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New Delhi, May 16: Delhi Capitals assistant coach Ian Bell on Saturday admitted that batting inconsistency has thwarted his side’s campaign in IPL 2026, and urged batters to step up and support in-form KL Rahul.
Rahul has made 477 runs this season from 12 matches, but other batters have struggled to contribute consistently.
“When you look at the top four teams at the moment, there is a lot of consistency in the batting line up. I think over a period of time now, not having that stability in the batting line up is something we are obviously working towards,” Bell told the media ahead of DC’s match here against Rajasthan Royals.
“KL has again had a fantastic year. He has increased his strike rate, which is what a lot of people asked him to do. But we need other people to step up as well and be more consistent. I don’t think anyone quite yet has made himself undroppable by performance, and I think that’s important as well,” he added.The Capitals are currently seventh in the table with 10 points from 12 matches, and the remaining two games are a must-win for them to retain the possibility of entering the play-offs.Bell used DC’s two contrasting batting efforts to underscore the team’s topsy-turvy season. (PTI)
