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4w ago

Injuries Sideline IPL Captains as KKR Triumphs Over Delhi Capitals

Axar Patel and Ajinkya Rahane sustain injuries during the match, with both expected to recover in 3–4 days; Sunil Narine steps up to lead KKR to a crucial 14-run victory.

Axar Patel injured himself while fielding against KKR.
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Overview

  • Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel suffered a finger injury while fielding but batted through pain to score 43 runs off 23 balls in a losing effort against Kolkata Knight Riders.
  • Axar revealed that his skin was peeled off during a dive, causing significant pain while batting, though he expects to recover within 3–4 days ahead of their next match against SRH on May 5.
  • KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane sustained a hand injury from a shot in the 11th over, requiring stitches and prompting Sunil Narine to take over as interim captain.
  • Anukul Roy, speaking post-match, stated Rahane's injury is manageable, with a 2–3 day recovery timeline, leaving his availability for KKR's May 4 match against RR uncertain.
  • Sunil Narine’s leadership and key bowling performance helped KKR secure a 14-run win, bolstering their playoff hopes with four critical matches remaining in the IPL season.