We are back for the chase.

Even though Punjab could not cross the 200-run mark, they will still be very happy with their batting display. 195 is still a very good score and they will want to back this up, with a good bowling display. The start with the bat was wonderful by Punjab. The two men who Punjab have depended on, for some time now, delivered for them again. None other than birthday boy, KL Rahul, and Mayank Agarwal, as they raised a big stand of 122 runs, which helped set the platform for them. But, once this stan

Right then. 196 needed to win and with the batting line-up that Delhi have, you will expect them to give it their all and they will want to start off nicely, with the bat. Punjab will be hoping that this total is enough for them to defend. An interesting run chase is lined up. Join us for the same shortly. 

Mayank Agarwal is down for an interview. He starts by saying that he is happy with his performance. Adds that the pitch is good for batting. Mentions that he would have been happy if they would have got 250 after a great start from them.

Delhi were on the back foot at the start and when Agarwal and Rahul were batting, but once this stand was broken, they did well to come back into the game. Even so, the bowlers, apart from Ravichandran Ashwin, were slightly expensive, and that includes Kagiso Rabada too. They will be hoping to bat better than they bowled here. 

Chris Woakes to Deepak Hooda, Slower delivery outside off, Hooda looks to back away and looks to reach that ball but gets a bottom edge on this one. It goes towards short third man for a single. PUNJAB FINISH WITH 195/4!

Chris Woakes to Shahrukh Khan, Good length ball on off, Khan looks to smash but gets it off the inner half of the bat. It goes towards the off side. The batsmen cross ends.

Chris Woakes to Shahrukh Khan, ! That is clobbered! Length delivery on middle, Shahrukh Khan lofts it over long on for a maximum.

Chris Woakes to Shahrukh Khan, ! Full and outside off, Khan looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes wide of short third man for a boundary. Luck favours Punjab and they will not mind. 

Chris Woakes to Shahrukh Khan, Short delivery outside off, Khan punches it to covers.

Chris Woakes to Shahrukh Khan, ! Cracking shot! Short delivery outside off, Khan cuts it hard through point for a boundary. A very good start to the over. 

Avesh Khan to Deepak Hooda, PLAY AND A MISS! Slower delivery outside off, Hooda looks to swing at it but misses it.

Avesh Khan to Nicholas Pooran, ! CAUGHT! Avesh Khan gets his first wicket and it is also the big wicket of Pooran! Full and outside off, Pooran lofts it over point where Rabada takes a good catch in the deep, running to his left. 

Shahrukh Khan will be the new batter in. 

Avesh Khan to Deepak Hooda, NOT ! Impact is umpire's call! Good length delivery on off, Hooda looks to go big but misses it and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. Delhi review it. Ultra Edge shows there is no bat involved. Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call. So, Hooda survives and Delhi retain their review.

Review time! Pant makes the 'T' symbol, for this LBW appeal. Ultra Edge shows no bat on this occasion. Ball Tracker shows that the impact and wickets are umpire's call and the on-field decision stays on. 

Avesh Khan to Deepak Hooda, ! That is dispatched! Full and outside off, Hooda lofts it over covers for a maximum.

Avesh Khan to Nicholas Pooran, Full toss outside off, Pooran drives it through point for a run.

Avesh Khan to Deepak Hooda, Full on off, Hooda drives it through covers for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Deepak Hooda, Short delivery outside off, Hooda slaps it over covers for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Nicholas Pooran, Full toss on middle, Pooran pushes it through mid on for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Nicholas Pooran, ! That is hammered! Short delivery on middle, Pooran pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Pooran hit this one with immense power. 

Kagiso Rabada to Nicholas Pooran, Full toss on middle, Pooran drives it back towards the bowler where Rabada does well to stop it with his foot.

Kagiso Rabada to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length on off, Hooda punches it towards covers for a run.

Kagiso Rabada to Nicholas Pooran, Full ball outside off, Pooran drives it through covers for a single.

Chris Woakes to Nicholas Pooran, Full and outside off, Pooran drives it through covers for a run.

Chris Woakes to Deepak Hooda, Length delivery on middle, Hooda pushes it towards covers for a run.

Chris Woakes to Nicholas Pooran, Full delivery on off, Pooran drives it through covers for a single.

Chris Woakes to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length on off, Hooda looks to push but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The batsmen cross ends.

Chris Woakes to Chris Gayle, ! CAUGHT! Woakes gets his first wicket! Length delivery on off, Gayle looks to go big but gets a top edge. It goes towards covers where the substitute fielder, Ripal Patel takes a simple catch.

Here's Nicholas Pooran! 

Chris Woakes to Chris Gayle, ! That is smashed! Full and outside off, Gayle lofts it over covers for a biggie. He makes good use of the Free Hit.

Chris Woakes to Deepak Hooda, NO BALL! Length delivery on middle, Hooda flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. The third umpire calls it a no ball as Woakes oversteps! Free Hit coming up...

Change. Chris Woakes (2-0-14-0) is back into the attack. 

Kagiso Rabada to Chris Gayle, Short delivery outside off, Gayle sways away from it.

Kagiso Rabada to Deepak Hooda, Full on off, Hooda looks to loft it over covers but gets a top edge. It lands safely towards third man where it falls short of Ashwin. The batsmen take a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Deepak Hooda, Full on middle, Hooda lofts it over mid-wicket. The batsmen get a couple.

Kagiso Rabada to Deepak Hooda, ! That is hammered! Short delivery on middle, Hooda pulls it over fine leg for a maximum.

Deepak Hooda comes out at Number 4. 

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, ! TAKEN! This time, Stoinis takes the catch and the birthday boy, KL Rahul goes back now. Rahul walks back and looks up at the skies, as he would have wanted to stay out there for longer. A length ball, on middle and leg, KL Rahul whips this one to the deep mid-wicket region, where Stoinis takes a good catch. A good knock by the Punjab skipper comes to a close. 

Kagiso Rabada to Chris Gayle, Length delivery on off, Gayle pushes it towards mid off for a single.

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, Bouncer on middle, Rahul does well to duck under it. 12 runs have come from the over!

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, ! Gift for KL Rahul! Full toss outside off, Rahul drives it through point for a boundary.

Avesh Khan to Chris Gayle, Full delivery outside off, Gayle drives it through covers for a run.

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, Low full toss on middle, Rahul drives it through mid on for a single.

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, ! That is powered! Full delivery outside off, Rahul lofts it over covers for a maximum. Stoinis will avoid looking at his skipper now. 

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, ! Stoinis is the culprit! Full on off, Rahul drives it uppishly towards covers where Stoinis tries to take the catch but spills it.

STRATEGIC TIME ! It has been a good couple of overs from Delhi as they have slowed Punjab down slightly and have also broken down the important first wicket stand between Rahul and Agarwal as the latter has been sent packing. This is an important junction in the game as Delhi knows that the door is slightly ajar and they will try to force their way in. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Chris Gayle, On off, Gayle pushes it to covers.

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, 50 for KL Rahul! It has been a good innings from him on his birthday! Flighted delivery on off, Rahul pushes it through point for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Chris Gayle, Floated delivery on middle, Gayle flicks it through square leg for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Loopy delivery on middle, Rahul punches it through mid on for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Short delivery on off, Rahul cuts it to point.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Chris Gayle, Flighted delivery on off, Gayle pushes it towards point for a single.

Lukman Meriwala to Chris Gayle, Full and outside off, Gayle drives it through point for a run.

Lukman Meriwala to KL Rahul, Full on off, Rahul drives it through mid off for a single.

The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle makes his way out into the middle. 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, ! CAUGHT! Finally, Delhi does enough to break the opening stand and it has taken some time. Agarwal has played a very good inning but he will not be able to continue. Meriwala gets the breakthrough too, after being sent past the ropes in his first 2 overs! He bowls this one smartly. It is outside off and is the slower one too. Mayank has to reach out to hit this one and he does so, but he does not hit it cleanly. It goes high towards deep point, where

Lukman Meriwala to KL Rahul, Short delivery outside off, Rahul punches it towards covers for a run.

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, Full and outside off, Agarwal looks to drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat. It goes towards mid-wicket. The batsmen take a single.

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, Full delivery on off, Agarwal drives it to mid off.

Lukman Meriwala is back on.

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, Good length outside off, worked in front of point for one. 

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, Digs in a short ball outside off, Mayank Agarwal goes back and looks to slap this one over point. Fails to connect bat with ball on this occasion. 

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, On a good length and around off, KL works this one to sweeper cover for one more run. 

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller and outside off, Mayank Agarwal reaches out and slices this one to third man. A single. 

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, Around off, bunted to mid off for a quick run. 

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, That was hit with some power. A slower shortish ball around off, KL Rahul comes ahead and pulls this one towards the mid-wicket region, where Prithvi Shaw moves and tries to take this, one-handed, but the ball pops out. A couple. 

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, A low full toss around off, Rahul pushes this one to mid off for a single. A big, big over for Punjab. 20 runs off KG's second over! 

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, A fuller length delivery on leg, KL looks to whip this one to the leg side but he misses and gets hit on the pad. 

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul,! KL Rahul says if Agarwal can do this, then I can do the same. It is my birthday, after all. Another short ball, around off, KL Rahul anticipates this one nicely and gets into position. Smokes his pull way over the deep square leg fence. 

Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Back of a length and on leg, MA hooks this one to fine leg for one. 

Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, ! Two-in-two for Mayank and he is playing with fire here. A shortish length ball, on the pads now, Mayank Agarwal swivels and pulls this one powerfully over the fine leg fence. 12 runs off the first 2 balls. 

Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, ! The disrespect from Mayank Agarwal towards Kagiso Rabada as he slams KG's first ball of the over, for a huge six. A length ball, around off, in the slot too, Mayank Agarwal gets low and whacks this one over the deep cover fence. 

Kagiso Rabada is back on.

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, A length ball on off, KL looks to drive this one to the off side but the ball takes the inside edge, hits KL on his body and rolls to the off side. He looks for the single but Mayank sends him back. Avesh Khan runs in and has a shy at the stumps as Rahul dives in. Khan misses though. 

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length and on off, MA swings this one to deep square leg for one. 

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, Around off, punched through point for a brace now. 

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, ! Brings up the fifty for Mayank Agarwal! He has played with some intensity and will want to stay out there for some more time. A short ball, on middle and Mayank Agarwal looks to pull but the ball takes the glove and goes to the fine leg fence. 

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, Another length delivery around off, Mayank Agarwal looks to push this one through the off side but the ball nips away and beats the outside edge, to go into Pant's mitts. 

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, A slower length ball around off now, Agarwal pushes this one back to the bowler. 

STRATEGIC TIME ! This has been an amazing start, with the bat for Punjab. They are yet to lose a wicket and have raised 87 runs in the first 9 overs. The birthday boy, KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal are looking dangerous and will want to stay out there for as long as they can. Pant will be hoping that this stand is broken quickly, and the floodgates open after that. Also, Avesh Khan has been introduced into the attack. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, Short delivery outside off, Agarwal punches it through covers for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Tossed up ball on off, Rahul pushes it through mid off for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, Floated delivery on middle, Agarwal pushes it through mid on for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, ! Poor fielding from Meriwala! Short delivery on off, Agarwal plays a late cut towards third man. Meriwala chases it and tries to stop it but fumbles and concedes a boundary.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, Loopy delivery on off, Agarwal punches it to point.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, ! That is smashed! Flighted delivery on off, Agarwal lofts it over long off for a maximum. For a moment, the fielder at long off felt like he had a chance, but this one has sailed past the ropes. 

Lalit Yadav to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up ball on middle, Agarwal drives it through mid on for a run. 11 runs off Lalit's first over. 

Lalit Yadav to KL Rahul, Full on off, Rahul drives it through mid off for a single.

Lalit Yadav to KL Rahul, ! Cracking shot! Short delivery outside off, Rahul makes room and cuts it through point for a boundary. Easy pickings for KL here and he is motoring along now. 

Lalit Yadav to KL Rahul, Short delivery on off, Rahul cuts it uppishly towards point where it falls short of Rabada.

Lalit Yadav to KL Rahul, ! That is put away! Short again on middle, Rahul pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. A birthday gift from Yadav, to KL Rahul, on KL's 29th birthday. 

Lalit Yadav to Mayank Agarwal, Short delivery on middle, Agarwal pulls it through square leg for a single.

Change. Lalit Yadav to roll his arm now. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Tossed up delivery on off, Rahul pushes it to mid off. A very good over from Ashwin, just 4 off this one. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, On middle, Agarwal pushes it through mid on for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Loopy delivery on middle, Rahul flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Short delivery outside off, Rahul cuts it to point where Dhawan does well to stop it.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, Floated delivery on middle, Agarwal drives it through mid on for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Tossed up delivery on middle, Rahul looks to sweep but gets it off the inner half of the bat. It goes towards short fine leg. The batsmen cross ends.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Full on middle, Rahul pushes it towards mid on for a quick single. End of the Powerplay. PUNJAB ARE AT 59/0 AFTER 6 OVERS!

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Back of a length on off, Rahul punches it to point.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, LEG BYES! Length ball on leg, Rahul looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards fine leg for a boundary. Runs coming in all forms, for Punjab. 

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Rahul looks to punch but misses it.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Good length ball on off, Rahul pushes it to point.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, ! Cracking shot! Length delivery on off, Rahul punches it through point for a boundary. Welcome into the game, KG! 

Change in bowling. Time for some express pace as Kagiso Rabada is introduced into the attack! 

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Loopy and on middle, eased through mid-wicket for a single. 50 up for Punjab! 

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, ! Powerfully hit. Shortish and on off, KL Rahul swings his blade at this and the ball runs away to the deep square leg fence. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Nice flight and landed around off, Rahul looks to push this one through the on side but the ball takes the outer half of the blade and goes back towards Ashwin. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, Darted on middle and leg, nudged to square leg for one now. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Flatter and around off, KL works this one through wide mid on. A single and he wants another. Mayank does well to send him back. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Floated around off, KL goes back and punches this one to covers. 

Ravichandran Ashwin is into the attack.

Lukman Meriwala to KL Rahul, Around off on a length, pushed to mid off for a quick single. 8 off the over. 

Lukman Meriwala to KL Rahul, PLAY AND A MISS! There is the ball that Lukman Meriwala was looking for and he gets it after 10 balls. A length ball, around off, there is late movement as the ball nips away after hitting the deck, KL Rahul comes ahead and looks to push this one away, but misses. 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, Length on off, Mayank works this one to deep covers for one. 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, ! Meriwala is being hammered here. Not the best start to the game for him. This is on leg, on a length, Mayank Agarwal just has to glance this one through square leg. 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, Around off, short of a length, Agarwal waits for it and then punches this one through point for a brace. 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length and around off, driven to the cover region by Mayank. 

Chris Woakes to Mayank Agarwal, Leg bye. A length ball on middle and leg, MA misses his flick and the ball takes the pad and rolls to the leg side. A leg bye is taken. 

Chris Woakes to Mayank Agarwal, ! Another one! Woakes again errs in line and length and Mayank makes him pay. Shortish and on the body, pulled behind the short fine leg fielder now and another boundary. 

Chris Woakes to Mayank Agarwal, ! Agarwal has started off with a bang. Not the best delivery by Woakes and Agarwal does not miss out. This is shorter and on the body, Mayank Agarwal swivels and pulls this one behind square on the leg side. 

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Width on offer as this is outside off, also back of a length delivery. Rahul punches this one to deep covers for one. 

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Around off, back of a length, KL pushes this one to the off side. 

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Outside off, on a length, KL slaps this one to the cover region. 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, ! Agarwal is on fire! Full on off, Agarwal drives it beautifully through covers for a boundary. 20 runs from Lukman Meriwala's first over! 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, Good length delivery on off, Agarwal pushes it back towards the bowler

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, ! That is smashed! Full on middle, Agarwal lofts it over the bowler's head for a maximum. Mayank takes full toll of the Free Hit! 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, NO BALL AND ! Full delivery outside off, Agarwal drives it through covers for a boundary. The third umpire calls it a no ball as Meriwala oversteps! Free Hit coming up!

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, Good length delivery on off, Agarwal pushes it to mid off.

Lukman Meriwala to KL Rahul, ! Full and outside off, Rahul drives it uppishly towards point where Steven Smith jumps and tries to take it but spills it. The batsmen cross ends. Will this prove to be too costly for Delhi?

Lukman Meriwala to KL Rahul, ! Lovely shot! Full delivery on off, Rahul drives it through covers for a boundary. What a start to the over. 

Who will bowl from the other end? It is Lukman Meriwala! 

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Good length ball on off, Rahul looks to flick but gets a leading edge. It goes safely towards third man. The batsmen cross ends. 5 runs off the first over. 

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Back of a length on off, Rahul pushes it to covers.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, ! Nice shot! Full on middle, Rahul flicks it over mid-wicket for a boundary. The first boundary of the game and the birthday boy gets off the mark here! 

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Full on middle, Rahul pushes it back towards the bowler.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Length delivery on middle, Rahul defends it out.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Woakes starts with a good length delivery on off, Rahul defends it off the back foot.

We are all set to begin. Delhi players are out in the middle. KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal will open the innings for Punjab. Chris Woakes will start the proceedings for Delhi.

Delhi (Playing XI) - Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Steven Smith (IN FOR TOM CURRAN), Rishabh Pant (WK/C), Marcus Stoinis, Lalit Yadav, Chris Woakes, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Avesh Khan, Lukman Meriwala (IN FOR AJINKYA RAHANE).

Punjab (Playing XI) - KL Rahul (C/WK), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Shahrukh Khan, Jhye Richardson, Jalaj Saxena (IN FOR MURUGAN ASHWIN), Mohammed Shami, Riley Meredith, Arshdeep Singh.

Rishabh Pant, Delhi skipper, says they will bowl first. Adds that the track is flat and they would want to chase a score. Informs they have two changes as Steven Smith comes in for Tom Curran and Lukman Meriwala comes in for someone.

KL Rahul, Punjab skipper, says we will learn from the last game. Adds that the Powerplay will be key if they bat well. Mentions they would look to put up a good score on the board. Informs that Jalaj Saxena comes in for Murugan Ashwin.

TOSS - It is time for the spin of the coin. Both the captains are out in the middle. Delhi win the toss and elect to bowl first!

Hello and a warm welcome to game number 2 of the first double header of the season. This game sees the clash between Punjab and Delhi, at Wankhede. Both the teams head into this battle with a loss on their back as Punjab were completely dismantled by MS Dhoni-led Chennai, whereas, Delhi too looked like they would win their last game, but some crazy batting from Morris at the end, saw them lose out to Rajasthan. It is also KL Rahul's birthday today and he will want to perform big and end the day,

We are back for the chase.

Even though Punjab could not cross the 200-run mark, they will still be very happy with their batting display. 195 is still a very good score and they will want to back this up, with a good bowling display. The start with the bat was wonderful by Punjab. The two men who Punjab have depended on, for some time now, delivered for them again. None other than birthday boy, KL Rahul, and Mayank Agarwal, as they raised a big stand of 122 runs, which helped set the platform for them. But, once this stan

Right then. 196 needed to win and with the batting line-up that Delhi have, you will expect them to give it their all and they will want to start off nicely, with the bat. Punjab will be hoping that this total is enough for them to defend. An interesting run chase is lined up. Join us for the same shortly. 

Mayank Agarwal is down for an interview. He starts by saying that he is happy with his performance. Adds that the pitch is good for batting. Mentions that he would have been happy if they would have got 250 after a great start from them.

Delhi were on the back foot at the start and when Agarwal and Rahul were batting, but once this stand was broken, they did well to come back into the game. Even so, the bowlers, apart from Ravichandran Ashwin, were slightly expensive, and that includes Kagiso Rabada too. They will be hoping to bat better than they bowled here. 

Chris Woakes to Deepak Hooda, Slower delivery outside off, Hooda looks to back away and looks to reach that ball but gets a bottom edge on this one. It goes towards short third man for a single. PUNJAB FINISH WITH 195/4!

Chris Woakes to Shahrukh Khan, Good length ball on off, Khan looks to smash but gets it off the inner half of the bat. It goes towards the off side. The batsmen cross ends.

Chris Woakes to Shahrukh Khan, ! That is clobbered! Length delivery on middle, Shahrukh Khan lofts it over long on for a maximum.

Chris Woakes to Shahrukh Khan, ! Full and outside off, Khan looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes wide of short third man for a boundary. Luck favours Punjab and they will not mind. 

Chris Woakes to Shahrukh Khan, Short delivery outside off, Khan punches it to covers.

Chris Woakes to Shahrukh Khan, ! Cracking shot! Short delivery outside off, Khan cuts it hard through point for a boundary. A very good start to the over. 

Avesh Khan to Deepak Hooda, PLAY AND A MISS! Slower delivery outside off, Hooda looks to swing at it but misses it.

Avesh Khan to Nicholas Pooran, ! CAUGHT! Avesh Khan gets his first wicket and it is also the big wicket of Pooran! Full and outside off, Pooran lofts it over point where Rabada takes a good catch in the deep, running to his left. 

Shahrukh Khan will be the new batter in. 

Avesh Khan to Deepak Hooda, NOT ! Impact is umpire's call! Good length delivery on off, Hooda looks to go big but misses it and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. Delhi review it. Ultra Edge shows there is no bat involved. Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call. So, Hooda survives and Delhi retain their review.

Review time! Pant makes the 'T' symbol, for this LBW appeal. Ultra Edge shows no bat on this occasion. Ball Tracker shows that the impact and wickets are umpire's call and the on-field decision stays on. 

Avesh Khan to Deepak Hooda, ! That is dispatched! Full and outside off, Hooda lofts it over covers for a maximum.

Avesh Khan to Nicholas Pooran, Full toss outside off, Pooran drives it through point for a run.

Avesh Khan to Deepak Hooda, Full on off, Hooda drives it through covers for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Deepak Hooda, Short delivery outside off, Hooda slaps it over covers for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Nicholas Pooran, Full toss on middle, Pooran pushes it through mid on for a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Nicholas Pooran, ! That is hammered! Short delivery on middle, Pooran pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Pooran hit this one with immense power. 

Kagiso Rabada to Nicholas Pooran, Full toss on middle, Pooran drives it back towards the bowler where Rabada does well to stop it with his foot.

Kagiso Rabada to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length on off, Hooda punches it towards covers for a run.

Kagiso Rabada to Nicholas Pooran, Full ball outside off, Pooran drives it through covers for a single.

Chris Woakes to Nicholas Pooran, Full and outside off, Pooran drives it through covers for a run.

Chris Woakes to Deepak Hooda, Length delivery on middle, Hooda pushes it towards covers for a run.

Chris Woakes to Nicholas Pooran, Full delivery on off, Pooran drives it through covers for a single.

Chris Woakes to Deepak Hooda, Back of a length on off, Hooda looks to push but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The batsmen cross ends.

Chris Woakes to Chris Gayle, ! CAUGHT! Woakes gets his first wicket! Length delivery on off, Gayle looks to go big but gets a top edge. It goes towards covers where the substitute fielder, Ripal Patel takes a simple catch.

Here's Nicholas Pooran! 

Chris Woakes to Chris Gayle, ! That is smashed! Full and outside off, Gayle lofts it over covers for a biggie. He makes good use of the Free Hit.

Chris Woakes to Deepak Hooda, NO BALL! Length delivery on middle, Hooda flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. The third umpire calls it a no ball as Woakes oversteps! Free Hit coming up...

Change. Chris Woakes (2-0-14-0) is back into the attack. 

Kagiso Rabada to Chris Gayle, Short delivery outside off, Gayle sways away from it.

Kagiso Rabada to Deepak Hooda, Full on off, Hooda looks to loft it over covers but gets a top edge. It lands safely towards third man where it falls short of Ashwin. The batsmen take a single.

Kagiso Rabada to Deepak Hooda, Full on middle, Hooda lofts it over mid-wicket. The batsmen get a couple.

Kagiso Rabada to Deepak Hooda, ! That is hammered! Short delivery on middle, Hooda pulls it over fine leg for a maximum.

Deepak Hooda comes out at Number 4. 

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, ! TAKEN! This time, Stoinis takes the catch and the birthday boy, KL Rahul goes back now. Rahul walks back and looks up at the skies, as he would have wanted to stay out there for longer. A length ball, on middle and leg, KL Rahul whips this one to the deep mid-wicket region, where Stoinis takes a good catch. A good knock by the Punjab skipper comes to a close. 

Kagiso Rabada to Chris Gayle, Length delivery on off, Gayle pushes it towards mid off for a single.

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, Bouncer on middle, Rahul does well to duck under it. 12 runs have come from the over!

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, ! Gift for KL Rahul! Full toss outside off, Rahul drives it through point for a boundary.

Avesh Khan to Chris Gayle, Full delivery outside off, Gayle drives it through covers for a run.

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, Low full toss on middle, Rahul drives it through mid on for a single.

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, ! That is powered! Full delivery outside off, Rahul lofts it over covers for a maximum. Stoinis will avoid looking at his skipper now. 

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, ! Stoinis is the culprit! Full on off, Rahul drives it uppishly towards covers where Stoinis tries to take the catch but spills it.

STRATEGIC TIME ! It has been a good couple of overs from Delhi as they have slowed Punjab down slightly and have also broken down the important first wicket stand between Rahul and Agarwal as the latter has been sent packing. This is an important junction in the game as Delhi knows that the door is slightly ajar and they will try to force their way in. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Chris Gayle, On off, Gayle pushes it to covers.

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, 50 for KL Rahul! It has been a good innings from him on his birthday! Flighted delivery on off, Rahul pushes it through point for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Chris Gayle, Floated delivery on middle, Gayle flicks it through square leg for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Loopy delivery on middle, Rahul punches it through mid on for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Short delivery on off, Rahul cuts it to point.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Chris Gayle, Flighted delivery on off, Gayle pushes it towards point for a single.

Lukman Meriwala to Chris Gayle, Full and outside off, Gayle drives it through point for a run.

Lukman Meriwala to KL Rahul, Full on off, Rahul drives it through mid off for a single.

The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle makes his way out into the middle. 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, ! CAUGHT! Finally, Delhi does enough to break the opening stand and it has taken some time. Agarwal has played a very good inning but he will not be able to continue. Meriwala gets the breakthrough too, after being sent past the ropes in his first 2 overs! He bowls this one smartly. It is outside off and is the slower one too. Mayank has to reach out to hit this one and he does so, but he does not hit it cleanly. It goes high towards deep point, where

Lukman Meriwala to KL Rahul, Short delivery outside off, Rahul punches it towards covers for a run.

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, Full and outside off, Agarwal looks to drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat. It goes towards mid-wicket. The batsmen take a single.

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, Full delivery on off, Agarwal drives it to mid off.

Lukman Meriwala is back on.

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, Good length outside off, worked in front of point for one. 

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, Digs in a short ball outside off, Mayank Agarwal goes back and looks to slap this one over point. Fails to connect bat with ball on this occasion. 

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, On a good length and around off, KL works this one to sweeper cover for one more run. 

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller and outside off, Mayank Agarwal reaches out and slices this one to third man. A single. 

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, Around off, bunted to mid off for a quick run. 

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, That was hit with some power. A slower shortish ball around off, KL Rahul comes ahead and pulls this one towards the mid-wicket region, where Prithvi Shaw moves and tries to take this, one-handed, but the ball pops out. A couple. 

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, A low full toss around off, Rahul pushes this one to mid off for a single. A big, big over for Punjab. 20 runs off KG's second over! 

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, A fuller length delivery on leg, KL looks to whip this one to the leg side but he misses and gets hit on the pad. 

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul,! KL Rahul says if Agarwal can do this, then I can do the same. It is my birthday, after all. Another short ball, around off, KL Rahul anticipates this one nicely and gets into position. Smokes his pull way over the deep square leg fence. 

Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, Back of a length and on leg, MA hooks this one to fine leg for one. 

Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, ! Two-in-two for Mayank and he is playing with fire here. A shortish length ball, on the pads now, Mayank Agarwal swivels and pulls this one powerfully over the fine leg fence. 12 runs off the first 2 balls. 

Kagiso Rabada to Mayank Agarwal, ! The disrespect from Mayank Agarwal towards Kagiso Rabada as he slams KG's first ball of the over, for a huge six. A length ball, around off, in the slot too, Mayank Agarwal gets low and whacks this one over the deep cover fence. 

Kagiso Rabada is back on.

Avesh Khan to KL Rahul, A length ball on off, KL looks to drive this one to the off side but the ball takes the inside edge, hits KL on his body and rolls to the off side. He looks for the single but Mayank sends him back. Avesh Khan runs in and has a shy at the stumps as Rahul dives in. Khan misses though. 

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length and on off, MA swings this one to deep square leg for one. 

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, Around off, punched through point for a brace now. 

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, ! Brings up the fifty for Mayank Agarwal! He has played with some intensity and will want to stay out there for some more time. A short ball, on middle and Mayank Agarwal looks to pull but the ball takes the glove and goes to the fine leg fence. 

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, Another length delivery around off, Mayank Agarwal looks to push this one through the off side but the ball nips away and beats the outside edge, to go into Pant's mitts. 

Avesh Khan to Mayank Agarwal, A slower length ball around off now, Agarwal pushes this one back to the bowler. 

STRATEGIC TIME ! This has been an amazing start, with the bat for Punjab. They are yet to lose a wicket and have raised 87 runs in the first 9 overs. The birthday boy, KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal are looking dangerous and will want to stay out there for as long as they can. Pant will be hoping that this stand is broken quickly, and the floodgates open after that. Also, Avesh Khan has been introduced into the attack. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, Short delivery outside off, Agarwal punches it through covers for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Tossed up ball on off, Rahul pushes it through mid off for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, Floated delivery on middle, Agarwal pushes it through mid on for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, ! Poor fielding from Meriwala! Short delivery on off, Agarwal plays a late cut towards third man. Meriwala chases it and tries to stop it but fumbles and concedes a boundary.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, Loopy delivery on off, Agarwal punches it to point.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, ! That is smashed! Flighted delivery on off, Agarwal lofts it over long off for a maximum. For a moment, the fielder at long off felt like he had a chance, but this one has sailed past the ropes. 

Lalit Yadav to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up ball on middle, Agarwal drives it through mid on for a run. 11 runs off Lalit's first over. 

Lalit Yadav to KL Rahul, Full on off, Rahul drives it through mid off for a single.

Lalit Yadav to KL Rahul, ! Cracking shot! Short delivery outside off, Rahul makes room and cuts it through point for a boundary. Easy pickings for KL here and he is motoring along now. 

Lalit Yadav to KL Rahul, Short delivery on off, Rahul cuts it uppishly towards point where it falls short of Rabada.

Lalit Yadav to KL Rahul, ! That is put away! Short again on middle, Rahul pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. A birthday gift from Yadav, to KL Rahul, on KL's 29th birthday. 

Lalit Yadav to Mayank Agarwal, Short delivery on middle, Agarwal pulls it through square leg for a single.

Change. Lalit Yadav to roll his arm now. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Tossed up delivery on off, Rahul pushes it to mid off. A very good over from Ashwin, just 4 off this one. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, On middle, Agarwal pushes it through mid on for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Loopy delivery on middle, Rahul flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Short delivery outside off, Rahul cuts it to point where Dhawan does well to stop it.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, Floated delivery on middle, Agarwal drives it through mid on for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Tossed up delivery on middle, Rahul looks to sweep but gets it off the inner half of the bat. It goes towards short fine leg. The batsmen cross ends.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Full on middle, Rahul pushes it towards mid on for a quick single. End of the Powerplay. PUNJAB ARE AT 59/0 AFTER 6 OVERS!

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Back of a length on off, Rahul punches it to point.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, LEG BYES! Length ball on leg, Rahul looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards fine leg for a boundary. Runs coming in all forms, for Punjab. 

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Rahul looks to punch but misses it.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, Good length ball on off, Rahul pushes it to point.

Kagiso Rabada to KL Rahul, ! Cracking shot! Length delivery on off, Rahul punches it through point for a boundary. Welcome into the game, KG! 

Change in bowling. Time for some express pace as Kagiso Rabada is introduced into the attack! 

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Loopy and on middle, eased through mid-wicket for a single. 50 up for Punjab! 

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, ! Powerfully hit. Shortish and on off, KL Rahul swings his blade at this and the ball runs away to the deep square leg fence. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Nice flight and landed around off, Rahul looks to push this one through the on side but the ball takes the outer half of the blade and goes back towards Ashwin. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mayank Agarwal, Darted on middle and leg, nudged to square leg for one now. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Flatter and around off, KL works this one through wide mid on. A single and he wants another. Mayank does well to send him back. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to KL Rahul, Floated around off, KL goes back and punches this one to covers. 

Ravichandran Ashwin is into the attack.

Lukman Meriwala to KL Rahul, Around off on a length, pushed to mid off for a quick single. 8 off the over. 

Lukman Meriwala to KL Rahul, PLAY AND A MISS! There is the ball that Lukman Meriwala was looking for and he gets it after 10 balls. A length ball, around off, there is late movement as the ball nips away after hitting the deck, KL Rahul comes ahead and looks to push this one away, but misses. 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, Length on off, Mayank works this one to deep covers for one. 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, ! Meriwala is being hammered here. Not the best start to the game for him. This is on leg, on a length, Mayank Agarwal just has to glance this one through square leg. 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, Around off, short of a length, Agarwal waits for it and then punches this one through point for a brace. 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, On a good length and around off, driven to the cover region by Mayank. 

Chris Woakes to Mayank Agarwal, Leg bye. A length ball on middle and leg, MA misses his flick and the ball takes the pad and rolls to the leg side. A leg bye is taken. 

Chris Woakes to Mayank Agarwal, ! Another one! Woakes again errs in line and length and Mayank makes him pay. Shortish and on the body, pulled behind the short fine leg fielder now and another boundary. 

Chris Woakes to Mayank Agarwal, ! Agarwal has started off with a bang. Not the best delivery by Woakes and Agarwal does not miss out. This is shorter and on the body, Mayank Agarwal swivels and pulls this one behind square on the leg side. 

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Width on offer as this is outside off, also back of a length delivery. Rahul punches this one to deep covers for one. 

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Around off, back of a length, KL pushes this one to the off side. 

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Outside off, on a length, KL slaps this one to the cover region. 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, ! Agarwal is on fire! Full on off, Agarwal drives it beautifully through covers for a boundary. 20 runs from Lukman Meriwala's first over! 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, Good length delivery on off, Agarwal pushes it back towards the bowler

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, ! That is smashed! Full on middle, Agarwal lofts it over the bowler's head for a maximum. Mayank takes full toll of the Free Hit! 

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, NO BALL AND ! Full delivery outside off, Agarwal drives it through covers for a boundary. The third umpire calls it a no ball as Meriwala oversteps! Free Hit coming up!

Lukman Meriwala to Mayank Agarwal, Good length delivery on off, Agarwal pushes it to mid off.

Lukman Meriwala to KL Rahul, ! Full and outside off, Rahul drives it uppishly towards point where Steven Smith jumps and tries to take it but spills it. The batsmen cross ends. Will this prove to be too costly for Delhi?

Lukman Meriwala to KL Rahul, ! Lovely shot! Full delivery on off, Rahul drives it through covers for a boundary. What a start to the over. 

Who will bowl from the other end? It is Lukman Meriwala! 

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Good length ball on off, Rahul looks to flick but gets a leading edge. It goes safely towards third man. The batsmen cross ends. 5 runs off the first over. 

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Back of a length on off, Rahul pushes it to covers.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, ! Nice shot! Full on middle, Rahul flicks it over mid-wicket for a boundary. The first boundary of the game and the birthday boy gets off the mark here! 

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Full on middle, Rahul pushes it back towards the bowler.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Length delivery on middle, Rahul defends it out.

Chris Woakes to KL Rahul, Woakes starts with a good length delivery on off, Rahul defends it off the back foot.

We are all set to begin. Delhi players are out in the middle. KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal will open the innings for Punjab. Chris Woakes will start the proceedings for Delhi.

Delhi (Playing XI) - Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Steven Smith (IN FOR TOM CURRAN), Rishabh Pant (WK/C), Marcus Stoinis, Lalit Yadav, Chris Woakes, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Avesh Khan, Lukman Meriwala (IN FOR AJINKYA RAHANE).

Punjab (Playing XI) - KL Rahul (C/WK), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Shahrukh Khan, Jhye Richardson, Jalaj Saxena (IN FOR MURUGAN ASHWIN), Mohammed Shami, Riley Meredith, Arshdeep Singh.

Rishabh Pant, Delhi skipper, says they will bowl first. Adds that the track is flat and they would want to chase a score. Informs they have two changes as Steven Smith comes in for Tom Curran and Lukman Meriwala comes in for someone.

KL Rahul, Punjab skipper, says we will learn from the last game. Adds that the Powerplay will be key if they bat well. Mentions they would look to put up a good score on the board. Informs that Jalaj Saxena comes in for Murugan Ashwin.

TOSS - It is time for the spin of the coin. Both the captains are out in the middle. Delhi win the toss and elect to bowl first!

Hello and a warm welcome to game number 2 of the first double header of the season. This game sees the clash between Punjab and Delhi, at Wankhede. Both the teams head into this battle with a loss on their back as Punjab were completely dismantled by MS Dhoni-led Chennai, whereas, Delhi too looked like they would win their last game, but some crazy batting from Morris at the end, saw them lose out to Rajasthan. It is also KL Rahul's birthday today and he will want to perform big and end the day,