On May 5, 2026, Axar Patel delivered a blunt assessment after Delhi Capitals lost to Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium. He stated that the team must win all their remaining matches to qualify for the playoffs.
Delhi Capitals scored 155 runs for 7 wickets in their innings. They struggled after a promising start, losing five wickets for just 69 runs. Sanju Samson led CSK’s chase with an impressive 87 runs off 52 balls.
After the match, Patel expressed disappointment in the team’s performance. He noted, “Now there’s no room for error and we have to win all our 5 remaining matches.” His comments underline the urgency of the situation as the team sits seventh in the points table with only 8 points from 10 matches.
Irfan Pathan criticized Delhi Capitals’ decision to bat first after winning the toss. He mentioned that some decisions from DC are questionable. This loss marked another setback for a team that has struggled throughout IPL 2026.
Patel also missed having Kuldeep Yadav in the bowling department during this match. The absence of key players has affected the team’s performance significantly.
The next challenge for Delhi Capitals will be against Kolkata Knight Riders on May 8. They need to regroup quickly if they hope to salvage their season and keep playoff hopes alive.