IPL 2026: ‘We’ve figured it out’ — Badani backs Delhi Capitals to bounce back after losses
NEW DELHI: Despite two successive losses in IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani stays assured that his facet has recognized its flaws and is prepared to reply, insisting the staff has already “figured out” the areas of concern forward of an important conflict in opposition to Royal Challengers Bengaluru within the Indian Premier League on Saturday.
Delhi have slipped into the underside half of the desk after defeats to Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, however Badani downplayed considerations round momentum, as an alternative specializing in readability inside the squad.
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‘We have addressed the problem’
“There is a lot of conversation about momentum in tournaments like this,” Badani mentioned on the pre-match press convention. “But I think it is more about finding out what the area of concern is for a certain side. We have kind of figured out, or at least we think we have addressed that issue.”
Backing his batters to ship, Badani identified that the staff has constantly put up aggressive totals.
“We have scored 190 and 200. We lost a game by one run. In the last game as well, we scored around 180–190. It is a question of our batters coming good at that point in time. I think we will be okay,” he added.
Faith in children stays intact
Badani additionally threw his weight behind younger pacer Auqib Nabi, who endured a troublesome debut in opposition to CSK, conceding 17 runs in two overs.
“There are two things why we went hard for him — his temperament and consistency,” Badani defined. “He has maintained equilibrium. Many players react differently to ups and downs, but he has been the same throughout.”
“He has the skill-set to play at a higher level. Everyone has nerves in the first game, but I think he will do well for us,” he added.
RCB pose a stern problem
While DC seek for consistency, RCB have emerged as one of the balanced sides this season, led by an in-form Virat Kohli, who at present holds the Orange Cap. Crucially, RCB’s batting now not revolves solely round Kohli, with contributions from Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt and Tim David strengthening their lineup.
Patidar, specifically, has been distinctive, main the six-hitting charts this season.
For Delhi, inconsistency stays a serious concern. Experienced names like KL Rahul, David Miller and Tristan Stubbs have struggled for rhythm, whereas skipper Axar Patel and spinner Kuldeep Yadav are but to hit prime type.
