IPL 2025: BCCI Penalises Axar Patel As DC Captain Gets Fined For Violating Rule In Match Against Mumbai Indians
In a notable turn of events from IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel has been penalised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for breaching the league’s code of conduct during the franchise’s high-octane clash against Mumbai Indians. The match, played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, ended with Delhi suffering their first loss of the season — a 12-run defeat in a thriller that went down to the wire.
Axar Patel Fined ₹12 Lakhs For Slow Over Rate
Following the match, BCCI confirmed that Axar Patel was fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate — a violation of Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which governs minimum over-rate regulations in the tournament. This being DC’s first offence of the season in this regard, the penalty was limited to a financial fine for the captain.
“As this was his team’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Patel was fined INR 12 lakhs,” the official IPL statement read.
Despite having three frontline spinners at his disposal, including Axar himself, the Capitals were unable to complete their 20 overs in the stipulated time — a surprising shortfall that led to the post-match sanction.
DC’s Unbeaten Run Snapped By Mumbai Indians
On the match front, Mumbai Indians put in a commanding performance with the bat. Tilak Varma anchored the innings with a classy fifty, while Suryakumar Yadav, Ryan Rickelton, and Naman Dhir made valuable contributions to help MI post a formidable 205-run total.
In response, Delhi Capitals got off to a flying start, thanks to Karun Nair’s explosive innings that took them to 119/1 in just 10.1 overs. However, the tide turned quickly as Karn Sharma triggered a collapse with a three-wicket haul that dismantled DC’s middle-order. Mumbai Indians eventually closed out the game with an over to spare, ending DC’s four-match winning streak in the tournament.
What’s Next For Delhi Capitals?
Despite the defeat and the fine, Delhi Capitals remain among the top contenders this season, having won their first four matches comprehensively. They will now look to regroup and bounce back strongly in their upcoming fixture, with Axar Patel aiming to tighten the on-field execution both tactically and in terms of time management.
The Capitals’ next match is scheduled for April 16, and fans will be watching closely to see how they respond under pressure — both from opponents and from regulatory scrutiny.
