Delhi look to book IPL playoff spot

Sunday, 28 April 2019 10:35

Sunday's Indian Premier League (IPL) double-header gets underway with Delhi Capitals taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Delhi can book their place in the playoffs with a win while Virat Kohli's men will be looking to drag themselves off from the bottom of the points table.

Play from the Feroz Shah Kotla gets underway at 2:30 pm UAE time.

Meanwhile, the high-flying Mumbai Indians are aiming for a ninth consecutive win over a deflated Kolkata Knight Riders side.

The teams meet at Eden Gardens at 6:30 pm UAE time.

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