Persistent morning rain delayed play until 1:50 pm, but once underway, a 177-run partnership between Sarfaraz and Pant for the fourth wicket pushed India into the lead.
While Nishant Sandhu comes in as a replacement for Axar in India D squad, Tushar Deshpande ruled out of game due to a niggle and his place will be taken by India A's Vidwath Kaverappa
Rahul said, "I have my father-in-law's support now, and we will both be cheering for 'Sharmaji ka beta' (India captain Rohit Sharma) in the T20 World Cup."
Ishant Sharma's superb bowling and a remarkable performance in the death overs by Delhi Capitals (DC) bowlers countered a strong comeback effort by Nicholas Pooran and Arshad Khan, guiding the Capitals to a 19-run victory over LSG at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
The owner of LSG appeared visibly displeased after the match's outcome and was seen engaged in an intense discussion with skipper Rahul along the boundary line at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Athiya Shetty shares excitement on social media as KL Rahul reaches half-century, posting a match highlight with the caption 'and this guy' along with a red heart emoji.