The Delhi Capitals have made a spectacular start to IPL 2025, fueled by new energy, a revised strategy, and a new captain. Akshar Patel, the team's new commander, has achieved in just four matches what no Delhi captain has managed in the previous sixteen years.
Sports News: Delhi Capitals captain Akshar Patel has created history in IPL 2025. He has become the first Delhi Capitals captain to lead the team to victory in the first four matches of a season. This achievement surpasses the record previously held by former Indian opener Virender Sehwag. While Sehwag led Delhi to three consecutive wins at the start of IPL 2009, Patel has surpassed this, achieving four consecutive victories and setting a new benchmark for Delhi's captaincy.
First Time Captain and Record Breaker
Akshar Patel is captaining a franchise for the first time in IPL 2025. Following Rishabh Pant's absence and his association with LSG, the Delhi Capitals entrusted the captaincy to Patel, and he has seized the opportunity brilliantly.
Four Matches, Four Wins
• First Match: Delhi began with a thrilling one-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants.
• Second Match: A seven-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
• Third Match: A 25-run defeat of Chennai Super Kings.
• Fourth Match: A six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore, creating history.
With these four wins, Akshar Patel has become the first Delhi Capitals captain to lead the team to victory in the first four matches of an IPL season. Previously, this record was held by Virender Sehwag, who achieved three consecutive wins in IPL 2009.
The Captaincy Decision: A Turning Point
Before the start of IPL 2025, there was speculation regarding the Delhi Capitals' captaincy. Team management reportedly wanted to appoint KL Rahul as captain, but he declined the offer. Akshar Patel was then given the responsibility, a decision that is proving highly successful. With four wins, Delhi Capitals currently sits second in the points table with 8 points. Gujarat Titans also have 8 points, but are at the top due to a better net run rate.
