There's still plenty of motivation, says Mott as DC look to end on a high

Delhi Capitals (DC) will look to conclude the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on a winning note as they take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their last match of the season at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on Saturday.

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Reflecting on the campaign, Delhi Capitals assistant coach Matthew Mott said, “There's still plenty of motivation (to play this last game). Yes, we had a disappointing end to what was an encouraging campaign. We obviously came out of the box in the early stage and won a lot of games early, but the second half has been patchy. So, I think it’s an opportunity for us to sign off on a positive note.”

Talking about Axar Patel's availability, the 51-year-old said, “The honest answer is I don't fully know. He's not training today. But we'll find out when we get back there today. Obviously, he wasn't well the other day. He's had a pretty rugged time with a few different little niggle and injuries. I'm sure he's motivated to come out and play, but we'll probably know a little bit more tonight when we go back and see the medical stuff.”