Delhi Capitals conceded their highest total of IPL 2026, 242 runs, with a sensational unbeaten 135 runs. Abhishek SharmaWho batted in the entire 20 overs. After this defeat, former Indian cricketer… Ravichandran Ashwin Criticized the captain Akshar Patel For questionable decisions during the match.Sunrisers Hyderabad continued their strong run with an emphatic 47-run win, helped by Abhishek’s 68-ball masterclass, which included 10 fours and 10 sixes. He was well supported by Travis Head (37) and Henrik Klaasen (37* off 13), helping SRH to a monstrous score of 242/2.In reply, Delhi Capitals showed early promise through a partnership between KL Rahul (37) and Nitish Rana (57), but lost momentum after their dismissal. Ishan Malinga starred with the ball, taking 4/32, as DC were restricted to 195/9.Ashwin Questions Key Tactical CallAshwin took particular issue with Delhi’s bowling strategy, highlighting the frequent use of part-time bowler Nitish Rana. Rana bowled his full quota of four overs, conceding 55 runs, while frontline spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel bowled just two overs.Kuldeep returned figures of 1/23 in his two overs, while Aksar conceded 30 not out.“In DC’s bowling attack, they have Akshar Patel, Kuldeep, Lungi, Mukesh, and Natarajan. But the first player to complete his quota of 4 overs was Nitish Rana, and that’s where he lost the match. That’s the biggest mistake ever,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel Ash.Ashwin further questioned the logic of relying on a part-time option despite having a full set of specialist bowlers.“Given 50 runs in four overs is not a big deal, but if you have five regular bowlers, why did you go for a part-timer?” He added.The loss pushed Delhi Capitals down to fifth place in the standings, while Sunrisers Hyderabad continued their upward momentum in IPL 2026 to third place.
