Ravi Shastri Hilariously Trolls Axar Patel's Confusion at the Toss Ahead of DC-GT IPL 2025 Clash

Former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri issued a hilarious response to Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel's confusion at the toss

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel was a bit confused at the toss ahead of his side's crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Gujarat Titans (GT). The two in-form sides are taking part in the contest at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, April 19.

Patel was on the losing side of the coin toss, and GT skipper Shubman Gill opted to bowl first. When quizzed by Ravi Shastri as to what he thought of the playing surface and the idea of batting first, Axar Patel remarked that it was a good toss to lose, as he was uncertain himself of a decision due to the heat factor.

Shastri immediately mentioned that if Axar Patel, being a local player familiar with this particular ground, is confused, then that is hardly a good sign for everyone else. The DC skipper chuckled at the remark, before mentioning that he looks forward to putting a huge score and piling pressure on the opposition.

Have a look at the moment right here (2:38 onwards).

Patel has a solid record at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the IPL, especially with the ball. The left-arm spinner has seven wickets in six appearances at the venue in a superb economy rate of just 6.54.

In DC's memorable six-wicket away win over GT in IPL 2024, where they bowled out the opposition for just 89, Patel had figures of 1-17 from his four overs.

DC have finally made the call to drop Jake Fraser-McGurk from the playing XI after a string of poor scores in the first half of the season. With this change, Karun Nair has been promoted to the top alongside Abishek Poresh, while Faf du Plessis continues to miss out due to injury.

DC have made a strong start to the innings with the new-look opening combination. Abishek Poresh has hit three boundaries off Mohammed Siraj in the first over to set the tone.