Axar Patel Takes Charge as Delhi Capitals Captain for IPL 2025
Franchise’s Longest-Serving Star to Lead the Team This Season
BNH NETWORK
New Delhi - Delhi Capitals have officially appointed Axar Patel as the captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Patel, the team’s longest-serving player since 2019, has been a key performer with 82 appearances for the franchise.
Axar Patel to Lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025
The 31-year-old all-rounder has been a pivotal figure for Delhi Capitals over the last six seasons. He has scored 967 runs and taken 62 wickets at an economy rate of 7.09. His ability to step up in crucial moments has made him a fan favorite for both Delhi Capitals and the Indian national team.
Welcoming Patel’s elevation to captaincy, Delhi Capitals Chairman Kiran Kumar Grandhi stated, “Axar has been a core part of the Capitals family since 2019. His transition from vice-captain to captain is a natural step, and we believe he will lead the team with dedication and passion. He has the full backing of our coaching staff, and I am confident in his leadership.”
Delhi Capitals Ownership Confident in Axar’s Leadership
Co-owner Parth Jindal echoed similar sentiments, saying, “Having personally picked Axar in 2019, I’ve seen his growth both on and off the field. Over the last two years as vice-captain, he has won the respect of the dressing room. His all-round skills were crucial in India’s recent T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy wins. With experienced players like KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, and Mitchell Starc in our leadership group, Axar is set to take the team to new heights.”
Axar Patel Ready to Steer Delhi Capitals to Success
Expressing his gratitude, Patel said, “It is an absolute honor to captain Delhi Capitals. I have grown tremendously as a player with this franchise, and I am confident in leading this team. Our squad is well-balanced, thanks to the hard work of our coaches and scouts. With strong leaders around me, I am eager to make this a memorable season for our fans.”
A veteran of 150 IPL matches, Patel has amassed 1653 runs and 123 wickets. His career highlights include a stunning hat-trick in 2016 when he took four wickets in five balls for the Punjab franchise. Since joining Delhi Capitals, he has evolved into a reliable all-rounder. Patel will work closely with the team’s coaching staff, which includes Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao, Mentor Kevin Pietersen, Head Coach Hemang Badani, Assistant Coach Matthew Mott, and Bowling Coach Munaf Patel.
Delhi Capitals will begin their IPL 2025 campaign in Visakhapatnam on 24th March against Lucknow.
Facts File: Axar Patel as Delhi Capitals Captain
- Joined Delhi Capitals: 2019
- Total IPL Matches Played: 150
- Runs Scored in IPL: 1653
- Wickets Taken in IPL: 123
- Hat-Trick: Took four wickets in five balls in 2016
- IPL 2025 Leadership Group: Axar Patel (C), KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Mitchell Starc
- First Match as Captain: 24th March 2025 vs Lucknow
Delhi Capitals participate in both the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Co-owned by the GMR Group and the JSW Group, the franchise was originally founded as Delhi Daredevils in 2008 before rebranding in 2019. The team reached its first-ever IPL final in 2020. In the WPL, Delhi Capitals have been among the most dominant teams, reaching the final in all three editions so far.
