Archive · 24 May 2025
Axar Patel Misses PBKS Match Due to Illness, Faf du Plessis Leads
Delhi Capitals played their final match of the IPL season against Punjab Kings without their captain, Axar Patel, due to illness.
Faf du Plessis captained the team instead.
The team is playing for the fifth spot as they have already been eliminated from the playoffs.
Karun Nair returned to the team, while Sediqullah Atal made his debut.
Punjab Kings have already secured a playoff spot and are aiming for a top 2 position.
Axar Patel is unavailable for Delhi Capitals for the second consecutive match due to illness.
Faf du Plessis is captaining Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings.
Karun Nair returns to the DC playing XI, and Sediqullah Atal makes his IPL debut.
Delhi Capitals have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Punjab Kings have already qualified for the playoffs.
- Who
- Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings.
- What
- Delhi Capitals played against Punjab Kings in their final IPL 2025 match.
- When
- Saturday, May 24
- Where
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Why
- Axar Patel is out due to illness; Delhi Capitals aim to finish the season positively.
- Delhi Capitals Captain
- Axar Patel (illness)
- Stand-in Captain
- Faf du Plessis
- DC Players
- Karun Nair and Sediqullah Atal
- Opponent
- Punjab Kings
- Venue
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- PBKS Playoff Status
- Already qualified
- DC Playoff Status
- Eliminated
Sources
DC assistant coach blames luck after failing to qualify for IPL playoffs
I am sure Axar Patel motivated to come out and play against Punjab Kings, says Delhi Capitals assistant coach Matthew Mott
I am sure Axar Patel motivated to come out and play against Punjab Kings, says Delhi Capitals assistant coach Matthew Mott
Punjab Kings eyeing top spot against battered Delhi Capitals
Axar Patel misses out on match against PBKS, Sediqullah Atal makes IPL debut
Why Axar Patel Is Not Playing For DC vs PBKS In IPL 2025 For 2nd Consecutive Match - Explained
