Delhi Capitals (DC) got a crucial victory against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in an away match on April 18. It was not easy to defeat RCB at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, but DC did it.
The ace spinner of the Delhi Capitals played a vital role in the result of the match. He took two crucial wickets to restrict RCB to 175, which was a low total considering the home advantage and batting strength of Bengaluru.
Former Team India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stated that Kuldeep Yadav could be more effective if the skipper, Axar Patel, utilized him well in IPL 2026. Delhi Capitals have so far played 5 matches in the ongoing season, in which there were two matches when Yadav was not allowed to bowl to complete his 4-over quota.
Against the Chennai Super Kings, he delivered only two overs. Ashwin suggested that DC use the full bowling limit of Kuldeep Yadav. The left-arm wrist spinner has taken five wickets in five matches in IPL 2026 so far, averaging 32.00 with an economy rate of 9.41.
“The way he has been handled by Axar and the Delhi Capitals, I don't agree with it. Your primary bowler may go for runs at times; this is T20 cricket. But if you don't allow him to complete his four overs, then there is a problem somewhere. Sure, in the last match Kuldeep gave away 26 runs in two overs, but he is your best bowler, give him four overs, let him concede 50 runs," R Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.
Ashwin disagreed with the Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel's decision
Axar Patel decided to bowl first after winning the toss, which was a huge decision by him as the match was held in the afternoon hours. Ashwin did not agree with Patel’s decision to bowl first. He credited the bowlers who restricted RCB to only 175. According to the former cricketer, the wicket of Tim David, taken by Mukesh Kumar, was the crucial point of the match.
“It is not easy to go and defeat RCB in their home ground. I had not agreed with the decision that Axar Patel had taken. RCB were in a very good position, and from there, how did they make 175? That was a low score. The way Mukesh Kumar dismissed Tim David, the game turned there. If RCB had made 190, they would have won. But DC, by winning this match, has made this tournament more interesting now," he added.
The ex-cricketer praised KL Rahul's effort
Ravichandran Ashwin praised KL Rahul’s batting as well. The DC opener scored 57 runs in 34 balls with six 4s and two 6s, which helped Delhi in the successful run chase.
“What batting he did, just amazing batting. KL Rahul is giving the message that he can play at a strike rate of over 200; he is a keeper and has experience. He is saying that he has made up his mind to show what his range is. I am really happy for him," Ashwin asserted.
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