The franchise had been reeling from the loss of supporters Yagya Bhatia and Abhav Bhatia, cousins who died in a hit-and-run incident on April 27 while heading home after attending Delhi\u2019s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Following Friday\u2019s win in Jaipur, which snapped a three-match losing streak, head coach Hemang Badani addressed the players in the dressing room, urging them to remember the two fans whose unwavering support had made them familiar faces within the DC community.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis win is dedicated to the two lads who unfortunately aren\u2019t with us anymore, two DC fans, Yagya and Abhav Bhatia. This win is for them. I think you guys have done them proud. They are massive DC fans, they\u2019ve been with us for a while. You might have even seen their images on Instagram. This is for them. Well done, boys, very well done. Good stuff,\" Badani said in a video shared by the franchise across social media.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
DC skipper Axar Patel also spoke about the incident during the post-match presentation, acknowledging the emotional weight carried by the team and its supporters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI would just like to add that \u2014 following the tragedy involving our fans after the last match \u2014 I want to express my deepest condolences for their loss. I would like to dedicate this victory to them; they were two members of our DC family. Thank you all so much,\" Axar said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
DC skipper Axar Patel also spoke about the incident during the post-match presentation, acknowledging the emotional weight carried by the team and its supporters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Residents of Ashok Nagar, Yagya (20) and Abhav (14) were active members of the \u2018DC Toli\u2019 supporters group and had built a strong presence among fellow fans through their passionate backing of the franchise. Friday\u2019s result thus carried significance beyond the points table, as Delhi Capitals combined on-field success with a poignant gesture to honour two of their own.<\/p>\r\n\r\n