Lucknow, April 22 -- Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants are tied on points, but Axar Patel's side occupies the second spot, courtesy of their far superior net run rate. If DC emerges victorious, they will tie with Gujarat Titans, who currently sit at the top with 12 points.

DC kicked off their campaign with four consecutive victories, but then lost two out of their three fixtures. For Lucknow, their top three batters have accounted for the bulk of the scoring, which has been a key factor in their success.

The last time they squared off against ...