Needless run-out

Rajat Bhatia was needlessly run-out after three majestic boundaries and a six in his knock of 36, but the lower order lent a helping hand. Pradeep Sangwan hit a few lusty shots in a quickfire 35 from 39 deliveries while Chetnya Nanda played a responsible and effective innings of 47 before being the last man out as the teams took tea 18 minutes before schedule.

The leg-spinner looked completely unhappy with his decision and got docked 50 per cent of his match fee. But more than his antics, the team management would be worried over his bowling form. Rajat Bhatia, meanwhile, is due to attend a hearing on Monday morning for getting into an altercation with Kotak in the final session of play.

Sangwan has been largely under-utilised this season after a drastic dip in fortunes and his natural inswing, but Delhi’s depleting bowling stock would now put too much burden on their premier fast bowlers Parvinder Awana and Narhwal.