Delhi Capitals named Axar Patel as the skipper for the 2025 IPL season on March 13.

He succeeded Rishabh Pant, whom the Lucknow Super Giants bought in the 2025 auction.

The India all-rounder will compete in his 7th season with the Delhi Capitals this year.

Axar was the team’s vice-captain last season, leading them in only 1 match in 2024.

He led the Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru due to Pant’s suspension.

DC lost that match by 47 runs, with Axar registering a spell of 0/24 and a 39-ball 57 knock.

The India all-rounder has played 2 First-Class matches as captain, drawing both.

He has won 2 and lost 3 List A cricket matches as the team’s skipper.

Most of Axar’s captaincy experience has been in the T20 format.

In 17 T20 matches as skipper, Axar managed 10 wins and 7 losses.