Kolkata, May 24 -- Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel said he was proud of his team's fighting spirit despite an inconsistent season, following their 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their final league-stage match of the IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens on Sunday night.

Reflecting on the team's recent performances during the post-match presentation, Axar praised the character shown in the closing stages of the campaign.

"I would say that in the last three matches, the way we played, even when you know things are not going well, the way the team fought after that, I am very proud. No one thought that we would just give up and think we are already out. Things were not going well, but still, the effort in the last matches, I am v...