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Delhi Capitals' Playoff Hopes Falter as Batting Woes Deepen

A rain-affected match against Sunrisers Hyderabad underscores Delhi's mid-season slump, with experts criticizing form slumps, selection missteps, and the lack of a Harry Brook replacement.

KL Rahul has failed to fire in the last few matches.
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Overview

  • Delhi Capitals sit fifth in the IPL standings with 13 points from 11 matches, needing wins in their final games to secure a playoff spot.
  • Aakash Chopra criticized key batters KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, and Karun Nair for inconsistency, calling Rahul's recent performances a significant letdown after a strong start to the season.
  • In a rain-affected match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi managed only 133/7, salvaging one point as the game was abandoned.
  • Experts have highlighted Delhi's failure to replace Harry Brook, a decision seen as compounding their batting and selection challenges.
  • The Capitals have lost three of their last five matches, with mounting pressure on both players and management to reverse their fortunes in the final stretch of the season.