Chasing the total, DC were 62 for 3 in seven overs, but Faf du Plessis (62) and Axar Patel (43) kept them in the hunt with a 76-run partnership for the fourth wicket

For long, there has been a lament, Delhi Capitals have lacked a solid fan base, when compared with teams like Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.

Listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary at top of page Capitals are fourth but could go top with win KKR are seventh and would be three points off play-offs with victory READ MORE: 'Why hit a single when you can hit six?