Axar calls DC collapse ‘bad luck’ after crushing loss to RCB

Axar Patel admitted Delhi Capitals’ crushing batting collapse against Royal Challengers Bengaluru was influenced by the psychological blow of their previous defeat to Punjab Kings, though he also called it “bad luck.”

DC were bowled out for just 75 after losing six wickets in the first four overs, with Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar exploiting swing and bounce brilliantly.

Axar backed his players despite the collapse, stressing stability over major team changes and urging the squad to stay mentally strong as they fight to keep their playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League.