Axar Patel has been fined Rs 12 crore after Delhi Capitals kept the momentum going during their thrilling IPL 2026 win against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala.The IPL confirmed the punishment in an official statement: “As this was his team’s first offense of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which deals with minimum over rates, Axar Patel has been fined INR 12 thousand.”
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Mahela Jayawardene reflects on MI’s disappointing IPL 2026 campaignDespite the penalty, it was a night to remember for Delhi Capitals, who kept alive their slim playoff hopes with a dramatic three-wicket victory in a 211-run chase.Punjab Kings posted a mammoth total of 210/5 after strong knocks from Priyansh Arya (56) and skipper Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten on 59. Cooper Connolly also chipped in with 38 runs.Delhi’s chase got off to a bad start as they slipped to 74/4 and looked to be in serious trouble. However, Axar Patel played a captain’s innings of 56 runs while David Miller added a decisive 51 to bring Delhi back into the match.Youngsters Ashutosh Sharma and Madhav Tiwari then calmly completed the chase as Delhi reached 216/7 in 19 overs.Madhav also impressed with the ball, taking two wickets while Mitchell Starc also took two wickets.The win boosted Delhi’s confidence ahead of their next match against Rajasthan Royals, although they still remain seventh in the points table.
