• Noor Ahmad removed Axar Patel with a perfect googly in CSK vs DC match at IPL 2025.

  • Axar was dismissed for 21 runs from 14 deliveries.

WATCH: Noor Ahmad cleans up Axar Patel with a perfect googly in CSK vs DC clash at IPL 2025
Noor Ahmad dismisses Axar Patel (Screengrab: IPLT20)

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The IPL 2025 season has already delivered thrilling moments, and the latest came during the high-stakes clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. On April 5, 2025, Afghanistan’s rising spin sensation, Noor Ahmad, turned the game on its head by dismissing DC captain Axar Patel with a beautifully executed googly.

Noor Ahmad castles DC skipper Axar Patel

The defining moment of the match came on the fourth ball of the 11th over, with DC cruising at 90/2. Axar, the newly appointed captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025, was looking to take charge of the middle overs. Having scored 21 runs off 16 balls, Axar was in an aggressive mood, aiming to dominate CSK’s spinners on a pitch that offered some assistance to the slower bowlers.

Noor, the Purple Cap holder at the time, had other plans. The left-arm wrist-spinner bowled a classic googly, a delivery that has become a potent weapon in his arsenal. Axar, a left-handed batter, read the variation but misjudged its trajectory. Opting for an ambitious slog sweep, he swung too hard, only to see the ball sneak under his bat and crash into the stumps. The dismissal left DC at 90/3, and Noor’s celebration reflected the importance of the wicket.

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The spin sensation of IPL 2025

Noor has been a revelation in the IPL since his debut with Gujarat Titans in 2023, where he picked up 16 wickets during their run to the final. The young Afghan spinner, known for his deceptive googlies and ability to control the middle overs, was CSK’s most expensive buy at the 2025 Auction, securing a deal worth INR 10 crore.

In IPL 2025, Noor has been in scintillating form. With nine wickets in just three matches at an average of 9.11 and an economy rate of 6.83, he has firmly established himself as the leading wicket-taker, proudly wearing the Purple Cap. His best figures of 4 for 18 in the tournament so far underline his ability to turn matches in CSK’s favor, especially on spin-friendly surfaces like the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

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