Exclusive: Kyle Jamieson Applauds Captain Axar Patel, “He’s Done a Great Job So Far”

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Published - Apr 06, 2026, 01:33 PM

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Delhi Capitals have started their IPL 2026 season in a strong way, winning both of their first two matches. They began with a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, chasing a target of 141 and finishing at 145/4 in 17.1 overs, handling the pressure well even after a few early setbacks. A key highlight from that match was the effort of Sameer Rizvi, who scored an unbeaten 70 and helped the team recover after a poor start.

Carrying that confidence forward, Delhi went on to win against one of the best teams in IPL, the Mumbai Indians, chasing down 162 with ease and ending at 164/4 in 18.1 overs. Rizvi once again played a major role, scoring a brilliant 90 off 51 balls. Their bowling attack has also performed well so far, keeping opposition scores within reach.

During a Delhi Capitals press conference, a Sportsdunia reporter asked Kyle Jamieson, who is part of the DC squad, about Axar Patel's captaincy and team management decisions so far in this season. His reply provides a clear statement regarding the positive atmosphere in the DC camp.

Kyle Jamieson on Axar Patel: “He’s Done a Great Job So Far”!

During the DC press conference on April 6, 2026, Kyle Jamieson, the Kiwi pacer, was exclusively asked by a Sportsdunia reporter regarding the captaincy of Axar Patel, who is one of the best allrounders in IPL, and Jamieson stated that Axar has kept things simple and fun.

Jamieson said, "He’s been really good. From my experience, he’s done a great job. He juggles the bowlers well and keeps things simple. He doesn’t mind having a laugh, which is important given the pressure and noise around T20 cricket and the IPL.
Keeping things simple, fun and enjoyable is a real strength. The boys feel like they’re in a really good place, and that’s down to his captaincy. He’s done a great job so far.

Kyle Jamieson IPL Stats

Kyle Jamieson has had a short journey in the IPL. He has played 13 matches in the tournament and taken 14 wickets, with a bowling average of around 29.71 and an economy rate close to 9.67. His stats suggest that he has picked up wickets, but has also gone for runs at times.

Jamieson first came into the spotlight in IPL 2021 while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he picked up 9 wickets in 9 matches, although he found it difficult to live up to his high price and was expensive in death overs.