A key individual battle to keep an eye on will be between DC’s spin all-rounder Axar Patel and SRH’s aggressive left-hander Ishan Kishan.
This matchup brings a classic contest: left-arm spin vs attacking left-handed batter. Let’s look at how it has played out so far.
Head-to-Head Record: Axar Patel vs Ishan Kishan
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings Faced | 10 |
| Runs Scored | 84 |
| Balls Faced | 56 |
| Batting Average | 84.00 |
| Batting Strike Rate | 150.00 |
| Dot Balls | 12 |
| Fours | 6 |
| Sixes | 3 |
| Strike Rate per Over | 9.00 |
| Wickets Taken (by Axar) | 1 |
| Extras Conceded | 0 |
Year Wise :-
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 | – |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2020 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2022 | 38 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 190.0 | – |
| 2023 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 75.0 | – |
| 2024 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 187.5 | 15.0 |
| Total | 84 | 56 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 150.0 | 84.0 |
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Expert Analysis: Who Has the Edge?
- Ishan Kishan has done well against Axar Patel, scoring 84 runs at an impressive strike rate of 150.
- While Axar has managed to keep things tight with 12 dot balls and even picked up 1 wicket, Ishan’s ability to score freely makes him the winner in this matchup.
- Axar has yet to find a way to consistently stop Ishan’s strokeplay.
Tactical Insight for Today’s Game
Delhi Capitals may choose to bring in Axar during the middle overs when Ishan is set, but this can be risky. Ishan has shown that he’s comfort
Final Word
While Axar Patel is known for his control and consistency, Ishan Kishan has shown dominance in this face-off. If Ishan gets going again today, it could put SRH in a strong position during the middle overs.
