Following the Delhi Capitals' embarrassing defeat to RCB, captain Axar Patel is under fire for a viral video posted on his Snapchat. The clip, showing him in a relaxed and joking mood on the team bus, has triggered strong reactions from fans who are questioning his leadership and 'nonchalant attitude' after the team's batting collapse.
Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel has come under heavy fire for his off-field actions following the team’s embarrassing defeat in the IPL 2026 clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday, April 27.
The DC registered their fifth defeat of the season after a nine-wicket loss to RCB. The hosts, led by Axar Patel, witnessed a dramatic batting collapse as they were bundled out for just 75 in 16.3 overs, with six wickets lost in the powerplay. Abhishek Porel (30), David Miller (19), and Kyle Jamieson (12) registered double-digit scores, as the rest of the DC batting line-up failed to show any resistance against the strong RCB bowing attack.
The defending champions RCB chased down a paltry 76-run target in 6.3 overs or 81 balls to spare, Devdutt Padikkal (34*) and Virat Kohli (23*) forming an unbeaten 51-run stand for the second wicket to seal a dominant nine-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals.
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Axar Patel in Relaxed Mood Despite DC Defeat
Though Delhi Capitals witnessed a stunning batting collapse before an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings, skipper Axar Patel was seen in a relaxed mood in a viral bus video shared while heading to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, where the squad will fly to Jaipur for the clash against Rajasthan Royals.
In a video, which was posted by Axar on his Snapchat account, that went viral on social media, the DC skipper was seen introducing England spinner Rehan Ahmed in a fun Hindi-English mix conversation, joking about how he understands English while his teammate understands Hindi, leading to a light-hearted exchange between the two.
When Axar asked Rehan about his experience at Delhi Capitals, the England spinner hilariously said he had seen both extremes of the tournament in just a few games, joking about experiencing a massive 260-plus total against Punjab Kings and a shocking 75 all out against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
A few days before a 75 all out, the Delhi Capitals posted a massive total of 264/2 in 20 overs, but failed to defend it as the Punjab Kings chased down the 265-run target with seven balls to spare, completing one of the most dramatic high-and-low sequences of the season.
Despite back-to-back setbacks, Axar Patel’s relaxed approach in the viral bus video showed the lighter side of the DC squad, as the players tried to stay upbeat and quickly move on from disappointment rather than letting the recent results affect their preparations for the upcoming fixture against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.
Fans Slam Axar Patel for ‘Nonchalant Attitude’ after DC Collapse
Though Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel apparently intended to keep the dressing room environment light and positive after a tough defeat, the viral bus video triggered strong reactions online, especially on X (formerly Twitter), with fans and cricket enthusiasts questioning the timing and seriousness of the team’s approach.
Taking to their X handles, fans and cricket enthusiasts slammed Axar Patel’s ‘nonchalant attitude’ while questioning the timing of the video. Many called it unnecessary to post light-hearted content on social media, especially after an embarrassing batting collapse against RCB.
Others criticised the team’s seriousness, saying DC needed stronger leadership and accountability following two back-to-back defeats, including one in which they failed to defend a 264-run total.
After a defeat to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Delhi Capitals slipped to seventh spot on the points table with 3 wins and 5 losses, accumulating 6 points and an NRR of -1.060 after 8 matches.
The DC are currently in a situation where they must win at least five of their remaining matches to keep their playoff hopes alive in the IPL 2026.
