{"id":9728,"date":"2025-05-22T02:49:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T02:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e2bangladesh.com\/?p=9728"},"modified":"2025-05-22T02:50:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T02:50:07","slug":"why-is-faf-du-plessis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e2bangladesh.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/22\/why-is-faf-du-plessis\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2025: Why is Faf du Plessis leading Delhi Capitals as captain instead of Axar Patel in the match against MI?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Faf du Plessis is leading Delhi Capitals as captain against Mumbai Indians in the 63rd match of IPL 2025.<\/a> Delhi Capitals (DC) are facing off against Mumbai Indians (MI) in this crucial encounter on Wednesday, May 21, at Mumbai\u2019s Wankhede Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the toss, Faf du Plessis<\/a> took the field as captain for the visitors, replacing the regular skipper Axar Patel for this important fixture. With three teams already secured in the playoffs, this match will decide which side\u2014MI or DC\u2014earns the fourth and final spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Delhi Capitals, this is a must-win game. With 13 points and just two league matches remaining, a loss would eliminate their chances of reaching the playoffs. Mumbai Indians currently hold 14 points and also have two games left, so the stakes are high for both teams in this intense showdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faf du Plessis: Why is Axar Patel sitting out the MI vs DC match in Mumbai?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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DC\u2019s stand-in captain, Faf du Plessis, revealed at the toss that Axar Patel has been rested due to a fever. He mentioned that Patel has been unwell with the flu for the past two days.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s unfortunate for Axar. He\u2019s been really sick these last couple of days with the flu, so we wish him a speedy recovery. He\u2019s been outstanding for us this season, and we will definitely miss him today. Axar brings a lot to the team\u2014he\u2019s both a fantastic spinner and a strong batter, so it\u2019s tough to replace him directly. We don\u2019t have a like-for-like replacement, but we\u2019ll manage as best as we can,\u201d said Faf du Plessis during the toss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patel has featured in 12 matches this tournament, scoring 263 runs at a strike rate of 157.49 and picking up five wickets at an economy rate of 8.47. He was appointed the new captain of DC ahead of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bowl first against MI. DC comes into this match after a heavy 10-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans, making their challenge against MI\u2014who enjoy home advantage\u2014all the more difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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