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Not Noor, MS Dhoni Was The Mastermind Behind Axar Patel's Wicket; Here's How

Debashis Sarangi

MS Dhoni's advice helped Noor dismiss Axar [Source: @AakashCric, @TheAllr0under/X]MS Dhoni's advice helped Noor dismiss Axar [Source: @AakashCric, @TheAllr0under/X]

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel couldn't convert his start into a significant score, as ace Chennai Super Kings spinner Noor Ahmad castled him for 21 runs in the ongoing IPL 2025 match at Chepauk. Axar, who promoted himself to number four, got out in the eleventh over, with Noor outfoxing him with a beauty. 

What Did MS Dhoni Say To Noor Ahmad?

After Abhishek Porel's departure, DC skipper Axar Patel promoted himself up the order to take on CSK's spin bowling unit. He had a dream start to his innings, countering the CSK spinners with perfection. 

As he continued dominating Noor Ahmad, MS Dhoni went near the Afghanistan spinner and had a chat with him. He understood that the swashbuckling southpaw managed to read Noor's variations properly. So, he advised Noor to hide his grip and reveal it few seconds before releasing the ball. 

Noor did exactly that and reaped the rewards for his disciplined effort. Axar eventually fell into his trap, failing to read the googly and getting castled at a crucial juncture of the match. 

KL Rahul's Fighting Knock Keeps DC In The Race

Despite losing Axar Patel, DC managed to score at brisk pace, thanks to KL Rahul's valiant half-century. As of writing, the Capitals were comfortably placed at 142 for three, with Rahul and Sameer Rizvi batting on 64* and 20*, respectively.