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The man of the moment, Riyan Parag is up for a chat. He says that it is the fruit of a lot of practice and there has been a lot of work that has gone behind the scenes. States that he is happy with his performance and always tries to keep his ready on both sides of the week. Shares that the talk with Kumar Sangakkara and Sanju Samson at the strategic break was to take the innings deep.

An excellent finish from Riyan Parag has powered the Rajasthan side to 185 for 5 in their 20 overs. The home side were struggling at 58 for 3 at the halfway mark and made a brilliant recovery from thereon to get a commanding score. Having put into bat first, Rajasthan were reeling at 36 for 3 in the eighth over when Riyan Parag and Ashwin came together and stitched a handy little partnership of 54 before Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer came in later in the innings, played handy cameos and sup

The Delhi bowlers were brilliant in the first half of the innings. Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, and Anrich Nortje were excellent upfront but were taken to the cleaners at the backend. All the Delhi bowlers got a wicket each. The Delhi batters have a huge task in their hand to chase this down and get their first win of the season. Can they do it? We shall find out soon. Join us in a bit for the second essay. 

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, 25 runs off the final over! Full and sliding on the pads, Riyan Parag flicks it off his pads to fine leg and will have to be content with just a single. Riyan finishes unbeaten on 84 and Rajasthan end up with 185 on the board!

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, Six!

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, Four!

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, ! This has come right off the screws! Nortje errs in length and serves it right in the slot, on off, Riyan Parag holds his shape and clobbers it over long off for a maximum. Parag moves to 73 and this is now his highest Indian T20 League score.

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, ! Two in two and this was hit with full control!

Anrich Nortje (3-0-23-1) will bowl the final over of the innings.

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, ! Not where he intended but Riyan Parag and Rajasthan will take it!

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Continues to hone it on a fullish length, wide on off, Shimron Hetmyer walks across his stumps and slices it to wide of deep backward point for a couple of runs. There is a check for a short run but Hetmyer is fine on that count at the bowling end. 15 runs off the penultimate over. Can Rajasthan get to 180?

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, An optimistic shout for caught behind by Rishabh Pant but the umpire is unmoved. Pant takes the review but this looks more in hope than anything else. Lands it on a fullish length, wide on off, Shimron Hetmyer clears his front leg and tries to force it through the off side. There is a noise as the ball passes the bat but it is a flat line on UltraEdge. The on-field decision will stand.

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, ! Picks the gap to perfection! Going across the left-hander, on a fullish length, near the tramline on off, Shimron Hetmyer takes a couple of steps in front and takes it on the full. Hits it along the ground to the left of deep cover for a boundary.

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, ! Shimron Hetmyer goes big! Mukesh Kumar goes searching for the yorker but misses his mark and ends up serving a low full toss, on middle, Shimron Hetmyer stays low to make the connection and thumps it over deep square leg for his first maximum.

Mukesh Kumar to Riyan Parag, Another searing yorker, angling in, at the toes, Riyan Parag jams it out to wide long and gets to the other end.

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Serves it on a fullish length, at the stumps, Shimron Hetmyer digs it out to deep square leg for a run.

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, WIDE! Angles it across the batter but it goes beyond the wide guideline on off, Shimron Hetmyer lets it go for a wide.

Anrich Nortje to Shimron Hetmyer, Bye! Comes from around the wicket for the left-hander and digs it in short, at the right shoulder of the batter, Shimron Hetmyer gets inside the line of the ball to help it away fine on the leg side. The ball zips past him and Rishabh Pant fumbles, allowing the batters to cross for one. Rajasthan review for the wide not called but the replays show that Hetmyer was crouching as the ball went past him and the on-field decision will stand.

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, Goes into the wicket and it is near the tramline on off, Riyan Parag reaches out and slaps it on the bounce to deep extra cover for a single.

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, Nails the yorker, outside off, Riyan Parag tries to squeeze it out on the off side but misses.

Anrich Nortje to Shimron Hetmyer, Bowls it on a fullish length, on middle, Shimron Hetmyer clips it through mid-wicket and gets off the mark with a single.

Shimron Hetmyer comes to the crease at 7.

Anrich Nortje to Dhruv Jurel, ! DRAGGED ON! Anrich Nortje fights back!

Anrich Nortje to Dhruv Jurel, ! Clever! This is on a back of a length, outside off, Dhruv Jurel premeditates and moves to the off side nice and early. Plays the scoop and gets it to the left of the keeper for a boundary.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, ! Too short and Riyan Parag climbs all over it! 15 runs off the over. Kuldeep misses his mark and bowls a half-tracker, slower through the air, on middle, Riyan Parag is quick to rock back and hammers the pull over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Kuldeep Yadav to Dhruv Jurel, 1 run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Dhruv Jurel, Drops it short and on off, Dhruv Jurel goes on the back foot and slaps it to the right of long on where David Warner dives to that side and cuts it off. Two runs taken.

Kuldeep Yadav to Dhruv Jurel, ! Streaky but Rajasthan will take it any way they come! Holds his line near the wide guideline on off, Dhruv Jurel reaches out in front to go back over the bowler's head. Gets a bottom edge that goes past short third for a boundary.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, 1 run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Dhruv Jurel, Angling in, on middle and leg, on a length, Dhruv Jurel swipes it through square leg for a single.

Mukesh Kumar to Riyan Parag, ! BANG! Hit with real authority and that brings up FIFTY for Riyan Parag! He is turning on the heat here for Rajasthan but the job is not over yet and he needs to power his side to a daunting total. Fuller, around off, Riyan Parag picks up the length early and holds his shape to tonk it flat and to the right of long off for six more runs.

Mukesh Kumar to Riyan Parag, Comes back well does Mukesh Kumar! Serves with an upright seam, on a yorker length, outside off, Riyan Parag reaches out but cannot lay bat to ball.

Mukesh Kumar to Riyan Parag, ! A bit too straight and these are easy pickings for Parag! Strays on the pads, full as well, Riyan Parag stays balanced and clips it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.

Mukesh Kumar to Riyan Parag, Well bowled!

Mukesh Kumar to Dhruv Jurel, Serves it on a fullish length, outside off, Dhruv Jurel opens the bat face and steers it towards short third where Abishek Porel dives and keeps it down to just a single.

Mukesh Kumar to Dhruv Jurel, ! Dhruv Jurel gets into the act now! At pace, on a good length, around off, Dhruv Jurel stays deep in his crease and swipes it to the left of deep mid-wicket for his first boundary.

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Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, Shorter and slower, outside off. Parag mistimes the cut into covers. 15 off the over. 

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, Four!

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, ! Smart batting! Low full toss, outside off. Parag gets low, opens the bat's face and slices it through backward point for a boundary.

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, Six!

Khaleel Ahmed to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length, on middle and leg. Jurel nudges it awkwardly into the leg side for one.

Khaleel Ahmed to Dhruv Jurel, Pitched full and coming in sharply around off. Jurel prods and looks to have gotten an inside edge onto the pad. A loud appeal from Khaleel for LBW but Pant is not convinced enough to take the review.

Strategic break! Delhi continue to dominate the proceedings with the ball and they just have not allowed the Rajasthan batters to have it their way. They cannot afford to be complacent though and need to keep doing what has worked for them to finish strongly. As for Rajasthan, Ravichandran Ashwin did breathe some life into their innings but after his departure, the onus is now on the set Riyan Parag to up the ante.

Axar Patel to Dhruv Jurel, Arm ball on the leg peg. Jurel turns it through mid-wicket for one more.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, 1 run.

Dhruv Jurel walks in at number 6.

Axar Patel to Dhruv Jurel, 1 run.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! c Tristan Stubbs b Axar Patel.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Shortish on off. Parag pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Slider, goes across the batter. Parag goes for the push but is beaten on the outside edge. Delhi have reviewed this for caught behind. The UltraEdge shows no spike and Delhi lose a review.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Bowls it full, wider outside off. Parag slaps it through extra cover for a couple more.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, No run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Wide!

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, ! BOOM! Drops it a fraction short on off. Parag rocks back and hammers it hard over the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen. 

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run.

Kuldeep Yadav (2-0-15-1) returns to the attack.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, 1 run.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Attacks the stumps, on a nagging length, Riyan Parag wrists it to wide long on and will have to be content with a single. A miserly over from Axar, just 4 runs off it.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shorter and quicker, on off, Ravichandran Ashwin punches it square to deep point for a single..

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, On a nagging length, around off, Riyan Parag pushes it towards long off for one.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, Darted on the middle and leg, Ashwin walks across for the pull but misses and wears on the pad. A stifled appeal but turned down.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, No run.

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, No run.

Anrich Nortje to Ravichandran Ashwin, Pitched full, at the stumps. Ashwin makes room and drives it uppishly to long-on for a single.

Anrich Nortje to Ravichandran Ashwin,  MORE! Ashwin is on fire! Short of a good length, outside off. Ashwin pulls it over the cow corner for a smoking hit.

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, Pitched full, on middle. Parag works it through square leg for one.

Anrich Nortje to Ravichandran Ashwin, LEG BYE! Hard-length, around off. Ashwin moves across the line for the ramp but fails to connect and this comes off the thigh pad, rolls away to short third for an extra.

Anrich Nortje to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! All the way! Short of a length, around off. Ashwin picks the length early and powers it over deep mid-wicket boundary for a biggie.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, This is bowled flat and full, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin gets his bat out in front and plays it down to long on. Retains the strike with a single. A productive over for Rajasthan, 12 runs off it.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, Six!

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Drags his length back and bowls it around the pads, Riyan Parag nudges it in front of square on the leg side for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, A hint of turn into the batter, full and on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin gets on the front foot and pats it to wide long off for a run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, WIDE! Kuldeep goes quicker and shorter, around leg, Ashwin gets inside the line to help it fine on the leg side. He misses and Rishabh Pant is quick to take the bails off. The third umpire is called into action but Ashwin has his back leg planted inside the crease when the stumps were broken.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, This is slower through the air, shorter and on middle, Riyan Parag hangs back and punches it to deep cover for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tosses it up, full and on the pads, Ravichandran Ashwin gets his bat out in front and works it to wide long on for a single.

Strategic Break! Rajasthan are in a spot of bother at the end of 9 overs. They have lost their big three wickets and will need a partnership to build on from here and find some momentum. The onus will be on young Riyan Parag to bat through and the others will look to provide support around him. Delhi have been excellent with the ball with tight lines and length. They have been rewarded rightly and will look to keep the pressure on the Rajasthan batting. 

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, No run.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, ! Short and punished! Axar drops it way too short, on middle and leg, Riyan Parag rocks on the back foot and nails the pull to the right of deep square leg for a boundary. A boundary after 31 balls for Rajasthan.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Goes a bit full and it is slower as well, around off, Riyan Parag presses forward and pushes it square to deep point for a run.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, Slanting in, on the pads, Ravichandran Ashwin flicks this short delivery to the left of short fine leg for one.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Lands it on a short of a length, angling in, on middle and leg, Riyan Parag punches it down to long on for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Bowls it full now, on off, Riyan Parag pats it from the crease to cover.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Drops it short and a bit quicker, on middle, Riyan Parag works it off his pads to deep square leg for a single to keep the strike.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, This is short and on off, Ravichandran Ashwin goes on the back foot and dabs it wide of point to get off the mark with a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, Drags his length back a bit and bowls it on off, Ravichandran Ashwin lunges but goes through his shot early and chips it in front of short extra cover.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, ! LBW! Instant impact for Kuldeep Yadav and he gets the big fish! Bowls it on a nagging length, at the stumps, Jos Buttler reaches out in front and goes for the reverse sweep. The ball sneaks under the bat and it goes on to ping Buttler on the front pad. A big, big shout for LBW but turned down by the umpire. It looked adjacent and the only matter of concern was did it pitch outside leg? There is nothing on UltraEdge and it is three reds on Ball Tracking

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Begins with a flighted delivery, full and turning in, on middle, Riyan Parag eases it with a straight bat to long off for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav comes on now.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, Attacks the stumps, short in length, Jos Buttler can only push this one back to the bowler. A tidy first over from Axar Patel.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, No run.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Fires it in, on a nagging length, on middle, Riyan Parag works it off the inner half of the bat to deep square leg for one.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, Slows it up a bit and bowls it on a nagging length, on middle and leg, Jos Buttler turns this one in front of square on the leg side. Buttler wants to come back for the second but Riyan sends him back. Buttler has to put in the dive and a direct hit at the bowling end would have made it interesting.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Pushes it through, fuller as well, on off, Riyan Parag plays it with a straight bat to long off and gets to the other end.

Time for some spin. Axar Patel gets the ball now.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, Starts from around the wicket and bowls it on a short length, on middle and leg, Jos Buttler hangs back and nudges it in the vacant mid-wicket region for a single.

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, Serves it on a good length, on the off-stump line, Riyan Parag moves to the off side and tries to innovate by going for the scoop over short fine leg. He fails to get any bat on it and that ends a successful over from Khaleel Ahmed. At the end of the Powerplay, Rajasthan are 32/2.

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, WIDE! Goes short again but this goes over the batter's head, around off, Riyan Parag withdraws his bat and lets it go for a wide.

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, Length delivery, around off, Riyan Parag leans on it and drives it straight to cover.

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, Beaten! Digs it in short, on off, Riyan Parag goes for the pull but fails to get any bat on it as the ball zips past him.

Riyan Parag walks in at 4.

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, No run.

Khaleel Ahmed to Sanju Samson, ! c Rishabh Pant b Khaleel Ahmed.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Serves it on a fullish length, on off, Jos Buttler gets his bat down and squeezes it out to deep backward point for a single.

Anrich Nortje to Sanju Samson, Beaten! Anrich Nortje serves it short and over off this time. Sanju Samson is beaten for pace and that ends a very tight over by Anrich Nortje. The last delivery was 142 clicks and that is common for this bowler.

Anrich Nortje to Sanju Samson, Fiery! Bangs it short outside off. Sanju Samson leaves it alone and Rishabh Pant collects it well behind the stumps.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, Slow and on a length around off. Jos Buttler flicks it to mid-wicket for one more run.

Anrich Nortje to Sanju Samson, Full and on middle. Sanju Samson punches it to mid on for another single.

Anrich Nortje to Sanju Samson, Short again, outside off. Sanju Samson tries to play it on the back foot but gets beaten for pace.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, Short and quick over off. 141 clicks that one. Jos Buttler punches it to point and runs an easy single.

Anrich Nortje comes into the attack now.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, Serves it on a length and on middle. Jos Buttler walks towards it and clips it to fine leg. The batters end this over with a single. This is the only over so far where Rajasthan have looked comfortable. They need to keep this momentum going.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, On the good length and outside off. Jos Buttler tries to attack it but gets beaten for pace.

Mukesh Kumar to Sanju Samson, Well stopped! Mukesh Kumar goes full now on middle. Sanju Samson drives it past him. Anrich Nortje does well to dive and stop the ball. The batters run a single.

Mukesh Kumar to Sanju Samson, ! PURE TIMING! Three in a row! Goes for the good length and keeps it around off. Sanju Samson hangs back and punches it through covers. The ball runs away to the fence for the third boundary of this over. That is some confident batting on display by the Rajasthan skipper.

Mukesh Kumar to Sanju Samson, ! Better shot this time! Mukesh Kumar bangs it short and over off. Sanju Samson pulls it well and sends it over mid-wicket. The ball is hit well and it bounces away to the cushions for four more runs.

Mukesh Kumar to Sanju Samson, ! Great start to the over! Mukesh Kumar drops it short and outside off. Sanju Samson tentatively guides it past gully. The ball races away to the deep third fence for four runs to begin the over.

Khaleel Ahmed to Sanju Samson, Slightly fuller and on middle. Sanju Samson punches it to mid-wicket and runs a single to end the over. Rajasthan have to get some runs under their belt.

Khaleel Ahmed to Sanju Samson, Serves it on a length from 'round the wicket. Sanju Samson covers the line and blocks it close to his body. That is some tight bowling by Khaleel Ahmed.

Khaleel Ahmed to Sanju Samson, On the hard length, moving away outside off. Sanju Samson opts out of playing it and leaves it alone for the keeper.

Khaleel Ahmed to Sanju Samson, Wide! On a good length, swinging away outside off. Sanju Samson leaves it alone and Rishabh Pant does well to stop it behind the stumps. The umpire signals a wide ball.

Khaleel Ahmed to Sanju Samson, On the hard length and around off. Sanju Samson hangs back and blocks it on the leg side.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Just short! Again, on a good length and moving away outside off. Jos Buttler tries to punch it but nicks it on the outer edge. The ball falls inches short of the fielder at slip and it rolls away. The batters run a single.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, On a length, seaming away outside off. Jos Buttler swings his blade but only connects with air.

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Sanju Samson is in at number 3.

Mukesh Kumar to Sanju Samson, A bit short and over middle. Sanju Samson gets cramped for room and he blocks it out on the off side. That was an amazing over for Delhi and Mukesh Kumar has given them a big breakthrough.

Mukesh Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! CASTLED! RIPPER!

Mukesh Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jaffa! Sticks to the good length and swings it away outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal attempts the drive but gets beaten by the swing. 

Mukesh Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good comeback! On a length and angling into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets beaten and the ball rolls away onto the trac.

Mukesh Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! SWEET TIMING! Mukesh Kumar serves it on a good length and around the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal strides ahead and punches it with impeccable timing through covers. The ball is in the gap and meets the fence for the first boundary of the night.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, On a length and around the sixth stump area outside off. Jos Buttler reaches for it, gets the inner edge and the ball rolls away to deep square leg. He runs a single.

It will be Mukesh Kumar to steam in from the other end.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lovely delivery! Khaleel Ahmed goes full and swings it back into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets the inner edge and the ball hits his pads. Just 4 runs off this over and he has troubled Yashasvi Jaiswal in the process as well.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Bowls it full, around off. Buttler pushes it toward mid-off for a single.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Full on the pad. Buttler turns it to the fine leg region for a couple.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Hard-length on middle. Buttler tucks it to the mid-wicket region.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, In the air....safe. Khaleel Ahmed drops it short and over off. Yashasvi Jaiswal doesn't time his pull shot well and skies it towards mid off. The ball lands safely and he takes a single. A very close call.

A halt in play as Yashasvi Jaiswal is not happy with something behind the bowler's arm. It has been resolved and we are all good to go now.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Starts off well. Khaleel Ahmed delivers it on a length and around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it to the fielder at cover. Good timing on that one.

All in readiness for the action to unfold in the Pink City as the two umpires make their way out to the middle. Delhi disperse from their huddle and Rishabh Pant leads his troops out to the centre now. It will be the explosive duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler to open the innings for Rajasthan. Khaleel Ahmed will kickstart proceedings with the new ball for Delhi. The countdown is done and off we go...

On the occasion of his 100th Indian T20 League game, Rishabh Pant, the Delhi skipper is presented with a special jersey by the Head Coach, Ricky Ponting. Pant is the first player to feature in 100 Indian T20 League games for Delhi.

Sanju Samson, the captain of Rajasthan, says that they would have bowled first as well because of the possible arrival of dew. States that the pitch of the last game and the current one look similar with an even covering of grass. Mentions that the Indian T20 League is very competitive and they will be going up against some very competitive sides. Ends by informing that they are going with the same team as the last game.

The captain of Delhi, Rishabh Pant says that they will bowl first. Adds that the wicket looks fine but they want to use it when dry and he hopes for dew to come in later. Mentions that playing his 100th game is fine but shares that keeping the current match in mind is important. Mentions that the loss of Ishant Sharma affected them in the previous game and he has not recovered. Adds that Mukesh Kumar comes in for Ishant and Shai Hope misses out due to a back spasm and Anrich Nortje comes in f

Impact players nominated by Delhi - Abishek Porel, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Pravin Dubey, Kumar Kushagra and Rasikh Dar.

Delhi (Playing XI) - Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Ricky Bhui, Rishabh Pant(C)(WK), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar.

Impact players nominated by Rajasthan - Rovman Powell, Nandre Burger, Tanush Kotian, Shubham Dubey and Kuldeep Sen.

Rajasthan (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(C)(WK), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

TOSS - Delhi have won the flip of the coin and they have opted to BOWL first.

Welcome back.

...RUN CHASE...

The man of the moment, Riyan Parag is up for a chat. He says that it is the fruit of a lot of practice and there has been a lot of work that has gone behind the scenes. States that he is happy with his performance and always tries to keep his ready on both sides of the week. Shares that the talk with Kumar Sangakkara and Sanju Samson at the strategic break was to take the innings deep.

An excellent finish from Riyan Parag has powered the Rajasthan side to 185 for 5 in their 20 overs. The home side were struggling at 58 for 3 at the halfway mark and made a brilliant recovery from thereon to get a commanding score. Having put into bat first, Rajasthan were reeling at 36 for 3 in the eighth over when Riyan Parag and Ashwin came together and stitched a handy little partnership of 54 before Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer came in later in the innings, played handy cameos and sup

The Delhi bowlers were brilliant in the first half of the innings. Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, and Anrich Nortje were excellent upfront but were taken to the cleaners at the backend. All the Delhi bowlers got a wicket each. The Delhi batters have a huge task in their hand to chase this down and get their first win of the season. Can they do it? We shall find out soon. Join us in a bit for the second essay. 

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, 25 runs off the final over! Full and sliding on the pads, Riyan Parag flicks it off his pads to fine leg and will have to be content with just a single. Riyan finishes unbeaten on 84 and Rajasthan end up with 185 on the board!

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, Six!

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, Four!

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, ! This has come right off the screws! Nortje errs in length and serves it right in the slot, on off, Riyan Parag holds his shape and clobbers it over long off for a maximum. Parag moves to 73 and this is now his highest Indian T20 League score.

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, ! Two in two and this was hit with full control!

Anrich Nortje (3-0-23-1) will bowl the final over of the innings.

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, ! Not where he intended but Riyan Parag and Rajasthan will take it!

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Continues to hone it on a fullish length, wide on off, Shimron Hetmyer walks across his stumps and slices it to wide of deep backward point for a couple of runs. There is a check for a short run but Hetmyer is fine on that count at the bowling end. 15 runs off the penultimate over. Can Rajasthan get to 180?

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, An optimistic shout for caught behind by Rishabh Pant but the umpire is unmoved. Pant takes the review but this looks more in hope than anything else. Lands it on a fullish length, wide on off, Shimron Hetmyer clears his front leg and tries to force it through the off side. There is a noise as the ball passes the bat but it is a flat line on UltraEdge. The on-field decision will stand.

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, ! Picks the gap to perfection! Going across the left-hander, on a fullish length, near the tramline on off, Shimron Hetmyer takes a couple of steps in front and takes it on the full. Hits it along the ground to the left of deep cover for a boundary.

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, ! Shimron Hetmyer goes big! Mukesh Kumar goes searching for the yorker but misses his mark and ends up serving a low full toss, on middle, Shimron Hetmyer stays low to make the connection and thumps it over deep square leg for his first maximum.

Mukesh Kumar to Riyan Parag, Another searing yorker, angling in, at the toes, Riyan Parag jams it out to wide long and gets to the other end.

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, Serves it on a fullish length, at the stumps, Shimron Hetmyer digs it out to deep square leg for a run.

Mukesh Kumar to Shimron Hetmyer, WIDE! Angles it across the batter but it goes beyond the wide guideline on off, Shimron Hetmyer lets it go for a wide.

Anrich Nortje to Shimron Hetmyer, Bye! Comes from around the wicket for the left-hander and digs it in short, at the right shoulder of the batter, Shimron Hetmyer gets inside the line of the ball to help it away fine on the leg side. The ball zips past him and Rishabh Pant fumbles, allowing the batters to cross for one. Rajasthan review for the wide not called but the replays show that Hetmyer was crouching as the ball went past him and the on-field decision will stand.

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, Goes into the wicket and it is near the tramline on off, Riyan Parag reaches out and slaps it on the bounce to deep extra cover for a single.

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, Nails the yorker, outside off, Riyan Parag tries to squeeze it out on the off side but misses.

Anrich Nortje to Shimron Hetmyer, Bowls it on a fullish length, on middle, Shimron Hetmyer clips it through mid-wicket and gets off the mark with a single.

Shimron Hetmyer comes to the crease at 7.

Anrich Nortje to Dhruv Jurel, ! DRAGGED ON! Anrich Nortje fights back!

Anrich Nortje to Dhruv Jurel, ! Clever! This is on a back of a length, outside off, Dhruv Jurel premeditates and moves to the off side nice and early. Plays the scoop and gets it to the left of the keeper for a boundary.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, ! Too short and Riyan Parag climbs all over it! 15 runs off the over. Kuldeep misses his mark and bowls a half-tracker, slower through the air, on middle, Riyan Parag is quick to rock back and hammers the pull over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Kuldeep Yadav to Dhruv Jurel, 1 run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Dhruv Jurel, Drops it short and on off, Dhruv Jurel goes on the back foot and slaps it to the right of long on where David Warner dives to that side and cuts it off. Two runs taken.

Kuldeep Yadav to Dhruv Jurel, ! Streaky but Rajasthan will take it any way they come! Holds his line near the wide guideline on off, Dhruv Jurel reaches out in front to go back over the bowler's head. Gets a bottom edge that goes past short third for a boundary.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, 1 run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Dhruv Jurel, Angling in, on middle and leg, on a length, Dhruv Jurel swipes it through square leg for a single.

Mukesh Kumar to Riyan Parag, ! BANG! Hit with real authority and that brings up FIFTY for Riyan Parag! He is turning on the heat here for Rajasthan but the job is not over yet and he needs to power his side to a daunting total. Fuller, around off, Riyan Parag picks up the length early and holds his shape to tonk it flat and to the right of long off for six more runs.

Mukesh Kumar to Riyan Parag, Comes back well does Mukesh Kumar! Serves with an upright seam, on a yorker length, outside off, Riyan Parag reaches out but cannot lay bat to ball.

Mukesh Kumar to Riyan Parag, ! A bit too straight and these are easy pickings for Parag! Strays on the pads, full as well, Riyan Parag stays balanced and clips it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.

Mukesh Kumar to Riyan Parag, Well bowled!

Mukesh Kumar to Dhruv Jurel, Serves it on a fullish length, outside off, Dhruv Jurel opens the bat face and steers it towards short third where Abishek Porel dives and keeps it down to just a single.

Mukesh Kumar to Dhruv Jurel, ! Dhruv Jurel gets into the act now! At pace, on a good length, around off, Dhruv Jurel stays deep in his crease and swipes it to the left of deep mid-wicket for his first boundary.

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Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, Shorter and slower, outside off. Parag mistimes the cut into covers. 15 off the over. 

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, Four!

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, ! Smart batting! Low full toss, outside off. Parag gets low, opens the bat's face and slices it through backward point for a boundary.

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, Six!

Khaleel Ahmed to Dhruv Jurel, Back of a length, on middle and leg. Jurel nudges it awkwardly into the leg side for one.

Khaleel Ahmed to Dhruv Jurel, Pitched full and coming in sharply around off. Jurel prods and looks to have gotten an inside edge onto the pad. A loud appeal from Khaleel for LBW but Pant is not convinced enough to take the review.

Strategic break! Delhi continue to dominate the proceedings with the ball and they just have not allowed the Rajasthan batters to have it their way. They cannot afford to be complacent though and need to keep doing what has worked for them to finish strongly. As for Rajasthan, Ravichandran Ashwin did breathe some life into their innings but after his departure, the onus is now on the set Riyan Parag to up the ante.

Axar Patel to Dhruv Jurel, Arm ball on the leg peg. Jurel turns it through mid-wicket for one more.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, 1 run.

Dhruv Jurel walks in at number 6.

Axar Patel to Dhruv Jurel, 1 run.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! c Tristan Stubbs b Axar Patel.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Shortish on off. Parag pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Slider, goes across the batter. Parag goes for the push but is beaten on the outside edge. Delhi have reviewed this for caught behind. The UltraEdge shows no spike and Delhi lose a review.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Bowls it full, wider outside off. Parag slaps it through extra cover for a couple more.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, No run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Wide!

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, ! BOOM! Drops it a fraction short on off. Parag rocks back and hammers it hard over the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen. 

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run.

Kuldeep Yadav (2-0-15-1) returns to the attack.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, 1 run.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Attacks the stumps, on a nagging length, Riyan Parag wrists it to wide long on and will have to be content with a single. A miserly over from Axar, just 4 runs off it.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shorter and quicker, on off, Ravichandran Ashwin punches it square to deep point for a single..

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, On a nagging length, around off, Riyan Parag pushes it towards long off for one.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, Darted on the middle and leg, Ashwin walks across for the pull but misses and wears on the pad. A stifled appeal but turned down.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, No run.

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, No run.

Anrich Nortje to Ravichandran Ashwin, Pitched full, at the stumps. Ashwin makes room and drives it uppishly to long-on for a single.

Anrich Nortje to Ravichandran Ashwin,  MORE! Ashwin is on fire! Short of a good length, outside off. Ashwin pulls it over the cow corner for a smoking hit.

Anrich Nortje to Riyan Parag, Pitched full, on middle. Parag works it through square leg for one.

Anrich Nortje to Ravichandran Ashwin, LEG BYE! Hard-length, around off. Ashwin moves across the line for the ramp but fails to connect and this comes off the thigh pad, rolls away to short third for an extra.

Anrich Nortje to Ravichandran Ashwin, ! All the way! Short of a length, around off. Ashwin picks the length early and powers it over deep mid-wicket boundary for a biggie.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, This is bowled flat and full, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin gets his bat out in front and plays it down to long on. Retains the strike with a single. A productive over for Rajasthan, 12 runs off it.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, Six!

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Drags his length back and bowls it around the pads, Riyan Parag nudges it in front of square on the leg side for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, A hint of turn into the batter, full and on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin gets on the front foot and pats it to wide long off for a run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, WIDE! Kuldeep goes quicker and shorter, around leg, Ashwin gets inside the line to help it fine on the leg side. He misses and Rishabh Pant is quick to take the bails off. The third umpire is called into action but Ashwin has his back leg planted inside the crease when the stumps were broken.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, This is slower through the air, shorter and on middle, Riyan Parag hangs back and punches it to deep cover for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tosses it up, full and on the pads, Ravichandran Ashwin gets his bat out in front and works it to wide long on for a single.

Strategic Break! Rajasthan are in a spot of bother at the end of 9 overs. They have lost their big three wickets and will need a partnership to build on from here and find some momentum. The onus will be on young Riyan Parag to bat through and the others will look to provide support around him. Delhi have been excellent with the ball with tight lines and length. They have been rewarded rightly and will look to keep the pressure on the Rajasthan batting. 

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, No run.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, ! Short and punished! Axar drops it way too short, on middle and leg, Riyan Parag rocks on the back foot and nails the pull to the right of deep square leg for a boundary. A boundary after 31 balls for Rajasthan.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, 1 run.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Goes a bit full and it is slower as well, around off, Riyan Parag presses forward and pushes it square to deep point for a run.

Axar Patel to Ravichandran Ashwin, Slanting in, on the pads, Ravichandran Ashwin flicks this short delivery to the left of short fine leg for one.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Lands it on a short of a length, angling in, on middle and leg, Riyan Parag punches it down to long on for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Bowls it full now, on off, Riyan Parag pats it from the crease to cover.

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Drops it short and a bit quicker, on middle, Riyan Parag works it off his pads to deep square leg for a single to keep the strike.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, This is short and on off, Ravichandran Ashwin goes on the back foot and dabs it wide of point to get off the mark with a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ravichandran Ashwin, Drags his length back a bit and bowls it on off, Ravichandran Ashwin lunges but goes through his shot early and chips it in front of short extra cover.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jos Buttler, ! LBW! Instant impact for Kuldeep Yadav and he gets the big fish! Bowls it on a nagging length, at the stumps, Jos Buttler reaches out in front and goes for the reverse sweep. The ball sneaks under the bat and it goes on to ping Buttler on the front pad. A big, big shout for LBW but turned down by the umpire. It looked adjacent and the only matter of concern was did it pitch outside leg? There is nothing on UltraEdge and it is three reds on Ball Tracking

Kuldeep Yadav to Riyan Parag, Begins with a flighted delivery, full and turning in, on middle, Riyan Parag eases it with a straight bat to long off for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav comes on now.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, Attacks the stumps, short in length, Jos Buttler can only push this one back to the bowler. A tidy first over from Axar Patel.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, No run.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Fires it in, on a nagging length, on middle, Riyan Parag works it off the inner half of the bat to deep square leg for one.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, Slows it up a bit and bowls it on a nagging length, on middle and leg, Jos Buttler turns this one in front of square on the leg side. Buttler wants to come back for the second but Riyan sends him back. Buttler has to put in the dive and a direct hit at the bowling end would have made it interesting.

Axar Patel to Riyan Parag, Pushes it through, fuller as well, on off, Riyan Parag plays it with a straight bat to long off and gets to the other end.

Time for some spin. Axar Patel gets the ball now.

Axar Patel to Jos Buttler, Starts from around the wicket and bowls it on a short length, on middle and leg, Jos Buttler hangs back and nudges it in the vacant mid-wicket region for a single.

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, Serves it on a good length, on the off-stump line, Riyan Parag moves to the off side and tries to innovate by going for the scoop over short fine leg. He fails to get any bat on it and that ends a successful over from Khaleel Ahmed. At the end of the Powerplay, Rajasthan are 32/2.

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, WIDE! Goes short again but this goes over the batter's head, around off, Riyan Parag withdraws his bat and lets it go for a wide.

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, Length delivery, around off, Riyan Parag leans on it and drives it straight to cover.

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, Beaten! Digs it in short, on off, Riyan Parag goes for the pull but fails to get any bat on it as the ball zips past him.

Riyan Parag walks in at 4.

Khaleel Ahmed to Riyan Parag, No run.

Khaleel Ahmed to Sanju Samson, ! c Rishabh Pant b Khaleel Ahmed.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Serves it on a fullish length, on off, Jos Buttler gets his bat down and squeezes it out to deep backward point for a single.

Anrich Nortje to Sanju Samson, Beaten! Anrich Nortje serves it short and over off this time. Sanju Samson is beaten for pace and that ends a very tight over by Anrich Nortje. The last delivery was 142 clicks and that is common for this bowler.

Anrich Nortje to Sanju Samson, Fiery! Bangs it short outside off. Sanju Samson leaves it alone and Rishabh Pant collects it well behind the stumps.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, Slow and on a length around off. Jos Buttler flicks it to mid-wicket for one more run.

Anrich Nortje to Sanju Samson, Full and on middle. Sanju Samson punches it to mid on for another single.

Anrich Nortje to Sanju Samson, Short again, outside off. Sanju Samson tries to play it on the back foot but gets beaten for pace.

Anrich Nortje to Jos Buttler, Short and quick over off. 141 clicks that one. Jos Buttler punches it to point and runs an easy single.

Anrich Nortje comes into the attack now.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, Serves it on a length and on middle. Jos Buttler walks towards it and clips it to fine leg. The batters end this over with a single. This is the only over so far where Rajasthan have looked comfortable. They need to keep this momentum going.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, On the good length and outside off. Jos Buttler tries to attack it but gets beaten for pace.

Mukesh Kumar to Sanju Samson, Well stopped! Mukesh Kumar goes full now on middle. Sanju Samson drives it past him. Anrich Nortje does well to dive and stop the ball. The batters run a single.

Mukesh Kumar to Sanju Samson, ! PURE TIMING! Three in a row! Goes for the good length and keeps it around off. Sanju Samson hangs back and punches it through covers. The ball runs away to the fence for the third boundary of this over. That is some confident batting on display by the Rajasthan skipper.

Mukesh Kumar to Sanju Samson, ! Better shot this time! Mukesh Kumar bangs it short and over off. Sanju Samson pulls it well and sends it over mid-wicket. The ball is hit well and it bounces away to the cushions for four more runs.

Mukesh Kumar to Sanju Samson, ! Great start to the over! Mukesh Kumar drops it short and outside off. Sanju Samson tentatively guides it past gully. The ball races away to the deep third fence for four runs to begin the over.

Khaleel Ahmed to Sanju Samson, Slightly fuller and on middle. Sanju Samson punches it to mid-wicket and runs a single to end the over. Rajasthan have to get some runs under their belt.

Khaleel Ahmed to Sanju Samson, Serves it on a length from 'round the wicket. Sanju Samson covers the line and blocks it close to his body. That is some tight bowling by Khaleel Ahmed.

Khaleel Ahmed to Sanju Samson, On the hard length, moving away outside off. Sanju Samson opts out of playing it and leaves it alone for the keeper.

Khaleel Ahmed to Sanju Samson, Wide! On a good length, swinging away outside off. Sanju Samson leaves it alone and Rishabh Pant does well to stop it behind the stumps. The umpire signals a wide ball.

Khaleel Ahmed to Sanju Samson, On the hard length and around off. Sanju Samson hangs back and blocks it on the leg side.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Just short! Again, on a good length and moving away outside off. Jos Buttler tries to punch it but nicks it on the outer edge. The ball falls inches short of the fielder at slip and it rolls away. The batters run a single.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, On a length, seaming away outside off. Jos Buttler swings his blade but only connects with air.

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Sanju Samson is in at number 3.

Mukesh Kumar to Sanju Samson, A bit short and over middle. Sanju Samson gets cramped for room and he blocks it out on the off side. That was an amazing over for Delhi and Mukesh Kumar has given them a big breakthrough.

Mukesh Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! CASTLED! RIPPER!

Mukesh Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jaffa! Sticks to the good length and swings it away outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal attempts the drive but gets beaten by the swing. 

Mukesh Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good comeback! On a length and angling into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets beaten and the ball rolls away onto the trac.

Mukesh Kumar to Yashasvi Jaiswal, ! SWEET TIMING! Mukesh Kumar serves it on a good length and around the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal strides ahead and punches it with impeccable timing through covers. The ball is in the gap and meets the fence for the first boundary of the night.

Mukesh Kumar to Jos Buttler, On a length and around the sixth stump area outside off. Jos Buttler reaches for it, gets the inner edge and the ball rolls away to deep square leg. He runs a single.

It will be Mukesh Kumar to steam in from the other end.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lovely delivery! Khaleel Ahmed goes full and swings it back into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets the inner edge and the ball hits his pads. Just 4 runs off this over and he has troubled Yashasvi Jaiswal in the process as well.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Bowls it full, around off. Buttler pushes it toward mid-off for a single.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Full on the pad. Buttler turns it to the fine leg region for a couple.

Khaleel Ahmed to Jos Buttler, Hard-length on middle. Buttler tucks it to the mid-wicket region.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, In the air....safe. Khaleel Ahmed drops it short and over off. Yashasvi Jaiswal doesn't time his pull shot well and skies it towards mid off. The ball lands safely and he takes a single. A very close call.

A halt in play as Yashasvi Jaiswal is not happy with something behind the bowler's arm. It has been resolved and we are all good to go now.

Khaleel Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Starts off well. Khaleel Ahmed delivers it on a length and around off. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches it to the fielder at cover. Good timing on that one.

All in readiness for the action to unfold in the Pink City as the two umpires make their way out to the middle. Delhi disperse from their huddle and Rishabh Pant leads his troops out to the centre now. It will be the explosive duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler to open the innings for Rajasthan. Khaleel Ahmed will kickstart proceedings with the new ball for Delhi. The countdown is done and off we go...

On the occasion of his 100th Indian T20 League game, Rishabh Pant, the Delhi skipper is presented with a special jersey by the Head Coach, Ricky Ponting. Pant is the first player to feature in 100 Indian T20 League games for Delhi.

Sanju Samson, the captain of Rajasthan, says that they would have bowled first as well because of the possible arrival of dew. States that the pitch of the last game and the current one look similar with an even covering of grass. Mentions that the Indian T20 League is very competitive and they will be going up against some very competitive sides. Ends by informing that they are going with the same team as the last game.

The captain of Delhi, Rishabh Pant says that they will bowl first. Adds that the wicket looks fine but they want to use it when dry and he hopes for dew to come in later. Mentions that playing his 100th game is fine but shares that keeping the current match in mind is important. Mentions that the loss of Ishant Sharma affected them in the previous game and he has not recovered. Adds that Mukesh Kumar comes in for Ishant and Shai Hope misses out due to a back spasm and Anrich Nortje comes in f

Impact players nominated by Delhi - Abishek Porel, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Pravin Dubey, Kumar Kushagra and Rasikh Dar.

Delhi (Playing XI) - Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Ricky Bhui, Rishabh Pant(C)(WK), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar.

Impact players nominated by Rajasthan - Rovman Powell, Nandre Burger, Tanush Kotian, Shubham Dubey and Kuldeep Sen.

Rajasthan (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(C)(WK), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

TOSS - Delhi have won the flip of the coin and they have opted to BOWL first.