Holding Axar for back-end was...': Warner explains DC's bizarre batting-order tactic that enraged fans after SRH loss
The Delhi Capitals faced a narrow loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, as they remained at the bottom of the table with two wins in eight games. The side, however, did raise some eyebrows with its tactics during the SRH game in Delhi that left the fans baffled on social media platforms. Chasing a 198-run target, the DC were a more dominant team in the run-chase; they had raced to 115/3 in the 12th over. Following the wicket of Manish Pandey, the Capitals first sent Priyam Garg, and then an out-of-form Sarfaraz Khan to bat. The side's captain David Warner – who endured a rare failure in the game (0 off 2 balls) – was asked about Axar's batting position following the game and the DC skipper admitted it was a tough call. “He's in good touch but for us, we got off to a good start. With him in the back end, we knew it was going to be vital with spinners spinning into left handers. We only had myself and Axar (among left-handed batters). Holding Axar for the back-end