India, May 6 -- Delhi Capitals have lost the momentum in the tricky playoffs race, and the sluggish batting performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad in rain-affected Tuesday's match has put them under more scrutiny. The rain on Tuesday didn't allow SRH to come out to bat after DC posted 133/7 while batting first in Hyderabad. Asked to bat first, Delhi had a tough time tackling Pat Cummins and Co. were half down for just 29. It was one-way traffic until Tristan Stubbs (41 not out off 36) and impact player Ashutosh Sharma (41 off 26) combined to take DC to a respectable total. They shared a 66-run stand off 45 balls.

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra didn't mince words while criticising Delhi Capitals' batting unit. He pointed out the fa...