Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2025 campaign is not only delivering high-octane performances on the field but also serving up hearty laughter off it. A recent video uploaded by the official social media handle of DC gave fans a behind-the-scenes look into a hilarious moment during a practice session—an episode starring KL Rahul’s broken bat and Axar Patel’s quick wit. In the footage, Rahul’s bat dramatically split into two mid-session, and in a matter of seconds, Patel had transformed the moment into comedic gold. His comparison of the broken piece to a “mongoose bat” had fans and teammates in splits, especially as he proudly presented the handle-dominated relic to teammate Tristan Stubbs.
Axar Patel’s humorous take KL Rahul’s broken bat
It all started as a routine nets session for Delhi Capitals, with Rahul in full focus, honing his strokes as he has been doing diligently throughout IPL 2025. Known for his consistent performances, including a recent unbeaten 57 off 42 balls against his former team, the Lucknow Super Giants, Rahul was working hard to maintain form. That is, until an unexpected incident saw his bat dramatically snap into two—the top half flying off, leaving only the handle and a stub of the blade behind.
Just as the coaching staff might have been reaching for a replacement, Axar seized the moment for a bit of classic locker-room comedy. Picking up the surviving portion of the bat, Axar walked over to Stubbs and, with a straight face, introduced the remnant as his “new mongoose bat.” The comparison was delightfully fitting. The mongoose bat, which rose to fame during the early T20 era, is characterized by a long handle and a short blade—precisely the look Rahul’s broken bat had taken on.
Axar, who has impressed many with his captaincy skills this season, showed that leadership isn’t just about tactics but also building camaraderie. His ability to diffuse a seemingly frustrating situation for Rahul into a moment of levity underlined the strong team culture within DC this season.
Here’s the video:
It hurts more than a break up but trust Bapu to make it funny 😂 pic.twitter.com/dahkrwz87k
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 24, 2025
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This viral clip is just the latest example of the positive energy flowing through the Delhi Capitals camp this season. While fans often get caught up in match stats and standings, it’s moments like these that show how vital team chemistry is to a franchise’s success. With Rahul adding depth and stability to the batting order and Axar leading with both the ball and the mic, DC have looked like a tightly-knit unit that’s enjoying their cricket and each other’s company. DC are currently positioned at 2nd position on the table after winning 6 games out of their 8 games played far, will host RCB for their next clash of IPL.
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