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Axar Patel has emerged as Delhi Capitals' spin-bashing weapon in IPL 2025, scoring at a blistering 192.85 strike rate against tweakers. His 162 runs off just 84 balls against spin includes 15 boundaries, making him second only to Nicholas Pooran in dominance. As DC fights for playoff survival, Axar's battle against Rashid Khan could decide their fate. The all-rounder's transformation into a spin destroyer adds new depth to India's T20 options.

Key Points: Axar Patel Dominates Spin Bowling in IPL 2025 for Delhi Capitals

  • Axar Patel averages 32.40 vs spin with 12 fours & 3 sixes
  • Only Pooran has a better spin strike rate
  • DC skipper crucial for playoffs push
  • Faces Rashid Khan & Sai Kishore in GT clash
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IPL 2025: DC skipper Axar Patel's monstrous statistics against spin during ongoing season

DC skipper Axar Patel's monstrous 192.85 strike rate against spin in IPL 2025 makes him a game-changer as playoffs loom.

"Axar has smashed 162 runs against spin at a strike rate of 192.85 this season – ESPNCricinfo"

New Delhi, May 18

As Delhi Capitals (DC) takes on Gujarat Titans (GT), all eyes will be on skipper Axar Patel and how he leads his side from a tricky situation to the playoffs, having won just one out of their last five games. His proficiency against spin bowling will be crucial in driving DC to a big total or towards a big target if they are chasing.

Over the last few years, Axar has massively improved as a batter, becoming as good as, if not better, than any top-order/middle-order batter of his team in the IPL or for Team India. One thing that stands out about him is his ability to handle spin bowling. His ability to tonk huge sixes against spinners makes him a huge asset for DC.

This season, Axar has been excellent against spin. In nine innings, he has accumulated 162 runs against tweakers, scoring at a strike rate of 192.85. These runs have come in just 84 balls. The all-rounder has been a consistent boundary collector against spin, having smashed 12 fours and three sixes against them, which translates to a boundary every 3.36 balls. He has been dismissed five times by spinners due to his high-risk, high-reward approach, averaging 32.40 against them.

Among players with 100 or more runs against spin this IPL, only Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter Nicholas Pooran has scored at a better rate than Axar, with a strike rate of 264, as per ESPNCricinfo.

In 11 matches and 10 innings so far, Axar has scored 238 runs at an average of 26.44, with a strike rate of 157.61. His best score is 43.

Will Axar come good against spinners Sai Kishore and Rashid Khan during the game?

Squads:

Delhi Capitals Squad: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Mustafizur Rahman, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Sediqullah Atal, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari

Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Arshad Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Nishant Sindhu, Gurnoor Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Manav Suthar, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Karim Janat, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Ishant Sharma.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the IPL article:
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Rahul K.
Axar has been DC's silver lining this season! His improvement against spin is phenomenal. Remember when he was just a bowling all-rounder? Now he's our most reliable batter against tweakers. Hope he smashes Rashid Khan tonight! 🔥 #DCforever
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Priya M.
While Axar's stats are impressive, I worry about DC's over-reliance on him. The team needs more consistent performers. Also, his average of 26 isn't great for someone batting in top 5. Hope he converts those 40s into big scores soon!
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Amit S.
Axar vs Rashid will be the battle to watch! Two Gujarati boys going head to head. His strike rate of 192 against spin is no joke - that's better than most specialist batsmen. DC should promote him up the order today. #IPL2025
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Neha T.
As a Gujarat Titans fan, I'm scared of Axar tonight! 😅 But seriously, his transformation has been amazing. From being called 'Jadeja's replacement' to creating his own identity. Hope he does well (but not too well against GT!)
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Vikram J.
These stats prove why he should be in India's T20 WC squad. A left-hander who murders spin and bowls economical overs - exactly what we need in West Indies conditions. Selectors better be watching!
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Sanya R.
His journey is so inspiring! From being a net bowler to IPL captain. And now these batting numbers... Only concern is his high-risk approach - gets out after good starts. Needs to work on converting them like Jadeja did in recent years.

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