Rain delays start of Delhi-Rajasthan IPL clash

New Delhi: The start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash between Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals at the Ferozshah Kotla was delayed due to rain and thunderstorm here on Wednesday.

The main pitch has been covered even as the super-sopper is also in operation.

Earlier, Rajasthan skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to field.

Languishing at the bottom of the IPL points table, Delhi made only one change in their playing XI with left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem coming in for Rahul Tewatia.

The visitors, on the other hand brought in D’Arcy Short and Shreyas Gopal in place of Mahipal Lomror and Ish Sodhi.

–IANS