Fine on Akshar Patel (Photo: PTI)

Axar Patel fined: BCCI has taken action against Delhi Capitals captain Akshar Patel. Action was taken against them after the match played between Punjab and Delhi. After this action, Akshar Patel has also now joined the group of captains of IPL 2026 on whom BCCI has taken action earlier. DC captain Akshar Patel has become a victim of slow over rate against Punjab Kings, for which he has been fined Rs 12 lakh.

Akshar Patel joins the club of these captains with fine

This is the first case related to slow over rate of DC captain Akshar Patel in IPL 2026.

How did Akshar Patel play a role in Delhi's victory?

Even though Akshar Patel had to bear the brunt of the team's slow over rate in the match against Punjab Kings, his team was successful in winning the match.

Delhi defeated Punjab

Batting first in the match, Punjab Kings scored 210 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, Delhi Capitals, chasing the target of 211 runs, registered victory in the 19th over itself. He won the match by 3 wickets in one over. Along with this, it has also kept its hope of reaching the playoffs intact.

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