IPL 2025: Why is Axar Patel not playing the PBKS vs DC match?

Faf du Plessis captains Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings as Axar Patel remains sidelined due to illness. Du Plessis, having won the toss, chose to bowl first. DC, out of playoff contention, aim to secure fifth position after a disappointing season. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings, currently second, seek a victory to claim the top spot.