As the temperature soared to 40°C at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Delhi Capitals all-rounder Axar Patel was spotted using a portable cooling fan during the strategic timeout at the end of the 14th over in match 35 of IPL 2025 against Gujarat Titans. With the scorching sun and just 13% humidity, the heat was clearly taking a toll on players.
The moment came as DC reached 146/3 after 14 overs, with Axar well set on 32 off 24 balls alongside Tristan Stubbs, who was batting on 31 off 19. The duo had just added a brisk partnership and helped Delhi recover from a minor slump to aim for a 200-plus total.
Axar sat on the field with support staff attending to him, visibly trying to cool down using a mini fan while rehydrating. In contrast, Ishant Sharma was seen sitting on the sidelines, reportedly struggling due to the heat, as confirmed by broadcasters.
These visuals highlighted the demanding conditions the players are braving through in Ahmedabad, with even seasoned campaigners like Ishant needing a breather. Despite the oppressive heat, the Capitals kept the scoreboard ticking and showed no signs of slowing down.
