The excitement is sky-high as Delhi Capitals (DC) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 63 of IPL 2025, today – May 21, 2025, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST and has major playoff qualification stakes.
Axar Patel, captain of Delhi Capitals, will play a crucial role tonight — both as a spinner and a handy middle-order batter. With his experience in pressure games and solid record against MI, fans will expect him to lead from the front.
Let’s take a closer look at Axar’s performance against MI over the years, and his stats at the Wankhede Stadium, where today’s match will take place.
Axar Patel vs Mumbai Indians – Overall IPL Stats (2014–2025)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 281 |
| Span | 2014–2025 |
| Highest Score | 54 |
| Batting Average | 23.41 |
| Centuries | 0 |
| Wickets Taken | 14 |
| Best Bowling | 3/21 |
| Bowling Average | 41.71 |
| 5-Wicket Hauls | 0 |
| Catches | 8 |
| Stumpings | 0 |
| Average Difference | -18.29 |
Expert View: Axar Patel has had decent success with both bat and ball against MI. While he hasn’t taken a five-wicket haul yet, his best bowling of 3/21 shows he can control the game, especially in the middle overs.
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Axar Patel at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (2014–2024)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 137 |
| Highest Score | 42* |
| Batting Average | 34.25 |
| Centuries | 0 |
| Wickets Taken | 9 |
| Best Bowling | 2/30 |
| Bowling Average | 39 |
| 5-Wicket Hauls | 0 |
| Catches | 5 |
| Stumpings | 0 |
| Average Difference | -4.74 |
Expert Note: Axar enjoys playing at Wankhede. His batting average of 34.25 here is better than his overall average. This shows that he adapts well to the batting-friendly conditions and can finish the innings strongly if needed.
- As the DC captain, Axar will be responsible for bowling in key moments — especially against MI’s explosive middle-order.
- His left-arm spin can trouble right-handers like Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, especially on slower balls.
- His batting adds depth, and with Starc unavailable, his leadership and all-round performance will be critical.
Axar Patel may not always be in the limelight, but his consistency and experience make him one of the most important players in Delhi Capitals’ lineup. His record against MI and strong performances at Wankhede show that he has the ability to influence tonight’s must-win clash.
With DC fighting to stay alive in the playoffs race, Axar’s performance — both with ball and bat — could be the turning point.
