Dharamshala, May 8 -- Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat against Delhi Capitals on Thursday at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (HPCA) in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The toss was delayed for more than an hour due to rain and then a wet outfield in Dharamshala. The covers were on, and a little rain was visible during the designated time of the toss.

Punjab is flying high and occupying the third spot, while Delhi, in the fifth spot, sits outside the playoff bracket. DC began its campaign with four victories on the trot, but lost the winning momentum, considering their two wins in the last six fixtures.

They managed to survive a defeat in their previous fixture after mu...