Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bat against table-toppers Punjab Kings. Patel acknowledged his team's avoidable mistakes, aiming to post a strong total and defend it on a dry, hot pitch. Both sides fielded unchanged XIs, with Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer emphasizing staying in the moment and continuous improvement.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/ipl-2026/ipl-2026-delhi-capitals-making-silly-mistakes-axar-patels-blunt-admission-during-toss-vs-punjab-kings/articleshow/130512268.cms