Delhi Capitals faced a setback before their IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians as captain Axar Patel was unable to play due to illness. Faf du Plessis took over as the stand-in skipper for the game.
“Axar has been really sick the last two days. Axar is two players and it’s difficult to replace him. We’ll see how it goes,” said du Plessis after winning the toss.
DC’s playoff hopes are on thin ice heading into the match against Mumbai Indians. A loss would knock them out of the tournament, while a win would keep their chances alive going into the final round of matches.
The team is also keeping an eye on the weather forecast in Mumbai, with rain potentially affecting the game. If the match is washed out, DC would need to win their last match against Punjab Kings and hope that Punjab can defeat Mumbai Indians to stay in contention.
Overall, Delhi Capitals are facing a pivotal moment in their IPL campaign with their captain sidelined and their playoff hopes hanging in the balance. Faf du Plessis will be leading the team in Axar Patel’s absence as they look to secure a crucial victory against Mumbai Indians.
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