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Axar Patel and KL Rahul are in the race for Captain Delhi Capitals (DC) for the upcoming Indian Premier League season (IPL) 2025. According to the latest report, Axar Patel is likely to become Captain Delhi Capitals after achieving an impressive comprehensive effect in ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Axar Patel was retained by 16.50 crowns, while Kl Rahul (₹ 14 crowns) was auctioned in Jedda. Kl Rahul has a previous IPL -As Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Meanwhile, Axar Patel was never a full-time IPL captain, but led a gujarat at Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Axar Patel or Kl Rahul – Who will lead Delhi Capitals?
Axar Patel is expected to be appointed captain Delhi Capitals (DC) for IPL 2025, according to Ians. The franchise was considered by KL Rahul for a leading role, but he preferred to contribute as a player, not to take over the captain.
“Yes, Axar Patel is likely to be appointed skipper Delhi Capitals for the IPL 2025. The franchise asked Kl Rahul to be the team captain, but he really wants to contribute to the side as a player in the upcoming tournament,” IANS said on Tuesday.
Axar Patel set Captain Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025
Axar Patel is Captain Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2024 when Rishabh Pant was suspended for excessive offense. The comprehensive should now take over the IPL 2025 reputable skipper with a franchise based in Delhi since 2019 and has been retained for a whopping 18 crown crown on the eve of the mega auction.
Axar scored 1,653 rides in 150 IPL matches at a rate of 130.88 strike and took 123 shots in the economy of 7.28. Recently, he was an Indian vice-president of the captain in their 4-1 t20i series over England. However, the leading DC will be the main challenge because the franchise continues its search for a maiden IPL title.
Kl Rahul rejects Captain Delhi Capitals
Rahul has an IPL captain’s experience, after led by two franchises between 2020 and 2024. First, Captain Punjab Kings (PBKS) 2020 and 2021, leading them to the end of sixth place in both seasons. However, PBKS has hit him since his departure.
Rahul then moved to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in 2022 and led them to the playoffs in his debut season. He missed half the season 2023. Due to the injury, but LSG continued to secure a place to play. However, LSG finished seventh in the 2024 season, not for the first time qualified for the playoffs.
Overall, Rahul has 31 victories and 31 loss in 64 IPL matches. He is a skipper with the lowest eighth highest victory in the League history. Experienced Wickekeper-Batter also led the Indian national team through format.
