New Delhi, April 30 -- All-rounder Vipraj Nigam assured that Delhi Capitals will try to push for a comeback and try to land a spot in the top two of the standings following their two home defeats on the trot in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Delhi's high-flying campaign, which began at the top of the table, is now tasting the bitter taste of reality after the Capitals fell to their second straight defeat in their home den. Kolkata Knight Riders staged an inspired performance to trounce DC and keep themselves alive in the race to the playoffs with a 14-run triumph.

DC was cruising in the chase with Faf du Plessis and skipper Axar Patel, who kept the defending champions at bay with their controlled aggression. The 76...