NEW DELHI: After Delhi Capitals‘ thrilling four-match successful streak got here to a dramatic finish towards Mumbai Indians of their first house sport of IPL 2025, skipper Axar Patel delivered a robust message within the dressing room: “We’re allowed to lose.”
The Capitals misplaced the high-octane conflict by 12 runs, with their chase unraveling within the penultimate over, bowled by Jasprit Bumrah, — a weird sequence that noticed the final three wickets fall to consecutive run-outs. Regardless of the frustration, DC’s dressing room environment remained defiant and optimistic.
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In a behind-the-scenes video shared by the franchise on Monday, Axar was seen rallying his staff. “Large smile on the face, please. It is okay, we’re allowed to lose. Don’t fret, guys. Cheers. Large smile please,” he advised the squad.
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Head coach Hemang Badani echoed the sentiment, applauding particular person performances whereas encouraging the staff to deal with the positives. “We have had Karun who received a 90 [89] and Abishek who received a 35 [33]… I am not pondering too exhausting about it. The subsequent time we chase, I am certain we’ll do it with the identical intent and bravado.”

Badani particularly praised Karun Nair, who smashed 89 off 40 balls in his return to the IPL after three years. “He is solely received 9 first-class a whole lot this yr. He was itching for an opportunity… That was one thing particular,” he mentioned.
He additionally lauded Kuldeep Yadav (2/23) and younger Abishek Porel for sticking to the sport plan, urging the staff to “keep optimistic” and preserve the momentum going.
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The loss pushed Delhi Capitals to second within the desk, however the temper within the camp stays targeted and optimistic.