New Delhi: Later Delhi capitals“Thrilling for-match winning streak came in its first domestic game of IPL 2025 against Mumbai Indians, Skipar Axar Patel gave a powerful message in the dressing room:” We are allowed to lose. “
The capitals lost the high-octane clash by 12 runs, chasing them, bowled by Jaspreet Bumrah, a bizarre sequence, which saw the last three wickets falling to run-out. Despite disappointment, DC’s dressing room atmosphere was disregarded and positive.
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In a video of scenes shared by the franchise on Monday, Exer was seen rally in his team. “Big smile on the face, please. It’s okay, we are allowed to lose. Don’t worry, friends. Cheers. The big smile please,” he told the squad.
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Head coach Hemung Badani echoed the spirit by appreciating the individual performance, encouraging the team to focus on positivity. “We have compassion, which has got 90 (89) and Abishek, which has got 35 (33) … I am not thinking about it very difficult. Next time we follow, I am sure we will do it with the same intentions and bravery.”
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Badani specially praised Karun NairWho scored 89 runs off 40 balls in his return to IPL after three years. He said, “He has met only nine first class people this year. He was itching for a chance … it was something special,” he said.
He also appreciated Kuldeep Yadav (2/23) and youth Abishek Porl To stick to the game plan, urge the team to “stay positive” and maintain speed.
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The disadvantage took Delhi’s capitals to second place in the table, but the mood in the camp remains focused and optimistic.
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