IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Struggle Continues As Powerplay Numbers Hit Rock Bottom

DC vs CSK IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals' home matches have become disastrous as they suffered another severe batting collapse in Delhi on Tuesday. Their choice to bat first against the Chennai Super Kings backfired, with half the batters dismissed within 11 overs. Their lackluster powerplay performance in the first six overs worsened their situation, making them among the weakest powerplay performers this season.

The Axar Patel-led side lost two wickets in the powerplay, a troubling trend. Delhi Capitals have lost 21 wickets in the first six overs this season, the highest by any team. With a batting average of 23.85 and a run rate of 8.35, they faced dot balls at 46.4%, ranking among the lowest in all powerplay categories.

Delhi Capitals In Overs 1-6 In IPL 2026

Wickets Lost: 21

Average runs/Wicket: 23.85

Run-Rate: 8.35

Dot-Ball%: 46.4%

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During their IPL 2026 match against the Rajat Patidar-led team, Delhi Capitals endured a catastrophic collapse, slumping to 13/6 in the power play. Star pacers Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood dismantled DC's batting lineup. They set their lowest powerplay score ever in the tournament, surpassing SRH's record of 14/3 from IPL 2022.