IPL 2026: Axar Patel plans ahead after KKR beat Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals fell to KKR as Finn Allen smashed a rapid 100, leaving skipper Axar Patel keen to regroup and strategise for the next season in IPL 2026.
Finn Allen’s blazing century powered KKR to an eight‑wicket win over Delhi. Axar Patel said the team will look ahead to next year’s plans.
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Finn Allen lit up the night in Delhi on 9 May 2026, hitting an unbeaten 100 off just 47 balls. His knock steered Kolkata Knight Riders to a comfortable eight‑wicket victory over the Delhi Capitals.
The Capitals were bundled out for 142 in the first innings. A shaky start and poor shot selection left them well short of a competitive total.
Chasing 143, KKR’s middle order clicked. Allen and Cameron Green stitched together a 116‑run partnership for the third wicket, doing it in 64 balls. Green contributed 37 runs, while Allen did the heavy lifting, smashing boundaries at will.
After the loss, Delhi skipper Axar Patel summed it up simply: “We will plan for the next year.” The statement hints at a longer‑term view, rather than dwelling on the defeat.
For KKR, the win adds two points to their tally and keeps their momentum ticking. For Delhi, the focus now shifts to regrouping, tweaking the batting line‑up and figuring out how to bounce back in the upcoming fixtures.
The match was a clear reminder of how quickly fortunes can swing in IPL 2026 – a single explosive innings can change everything.