Why is Axar Patel missing the MI vs DC IPL 2025 match? Delhi Capitals suffer major blow ahead of virtual knockout. Read full details on his health update, playing XIs, and playoff scenarios.
A Do-or-Die Night at Wankhede Turns Tougher for Delhi
The IPL 2025 Wednesday night match between the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai was not an ordinary league match — it was virtually a quarter final. However, just as the toss was about to take place Axar Patel — DC’s regular match captain and star all-rounder was not listed in the starting XI for Delhi fans. Then it was his vice-captain Faf du Plessis who will go out to take the toss, the shocking truth.
What Happened to Axar Patel? Faf Reveals
Update from toss — Faf du Plessis chills with a worrying one. He told me that Axar Patel has a high fever and is in serious infection, the cricketer says he is not fit to face the opponent. Faf: “I know this is unfortunate, Axar has been very unwell for the last couple of days. Raped with a bad influenza He expects not to miss a beat. Faf also added that Axar will add double value to the teams with his spin and lower-order bat, and finding someone like him is more than impossible.
Delhi Brings in a Debutant – A Gamble or a Stroke of Luck?
Without Axar, Delhi Capitals gave surprise Debut young Madhav Tiwari to open for DC and the man had shown glimpses against Punjab Kings. Its a big call Though Delhi had no alternative but to go with the newcomer in Axar’s stead for this one high stakes game.
Mumbai Makes a Tactical Move – Santner In for Bosch
Concurrent to that Mumbai Indians went strategic as well, inserted Mitchell Santner instead of Corbin Bosch. With the pitch supposedly having lateral inclination a good gloveman like Santner inclusion might go a long way here and could turn the game.
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Playoff Equation: The Pressure Is Real
MI and DC, for anyone who doubts this is about more than pride it -is about survival. Win that game tonight, and the play-offs might just live in a little longer. Delhi wins: peace among the forces, Mumbai’ll have last game if they lose. But if MI wins Delhi’s road to playoffs is close to being blocked as well. Equation is fine, and each over matters.
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Axar’s Absence Could Tilt the Game
Delhi’s “do or die” has become even more difficult. With out their perennial bail givers captain Axar Patel, the dice seems to be slightly loaded for Mumbai in this game. The night at Wankhede in cricket is full of surprises — and one more twist could still be lurking.
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