Axar Patel Suffers Massive Injury Scare: Latest Injury Updates

Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosted Delhi Capitals in the 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. However, the game wasn't pleasant for the Capitals as it handed them some injury concerns.

After Mukesh Kumar took a blow on his face during the fielding in the first innings, they saw their skipper Axar Patel, one of the best all-rounders in IPL, leaving the field in middle of the chase as he suddenly looked in discomfort while batting. The incident occurred around the 15.5-over mark, forcing a brief halt in play and raising concerns among fans, who were left with guessing: Will Axar Patel play next match?

Axar Patel Injury Latest Updates

DC captain Axar Patel was forced to walk off the field due to severe cramps in his right calf, as confirmed by live match updates during the RCB vs DC IPL 2026 match. The all-rounder was visibly struggling, clutching his leg while the physio rushed in for immediate treatment.

Despite attempting to continue, the discomfort proved too much, and Axar had to retire hurt after contributing a handy knock in the chase. He eventually left the field with assistance from his teammate Ashutosh Sharma, leading to a short break in play as Delhi Capitals saw David Miller come to bat. RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya offered his help too, which was a great example of the Spirit of Cricket.

DC Win Thriller Despite Axar Walking Off

Delhi Capitals pulled off a thrilling six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru despite a mid-innings setback with skipper Axar Patel walking off due to cramps. Chasing 176, DC got over the line at 179/4 in 19.5 overs, thanks to a composed knock from Tristan Stubbs.

After Axar retired hurt on 26, the focus shifted to Stubbs and David Miller, two of the best finishers in the world, in the death overs. Tristan Stubbs held the innings together with an unbeaten 60, while David Miller turned the game on its head in the final over with a match-winning cameo of 22* off just 10 balls. He smashed two sixes in the final over and helped his team win a thrilling match.

This knock was a perfect redemption for Miller, who was unable to take his team past the finish line a few days ago against Gujarat Titans. But this time, he ensured to use all his experience to good effect.