New Delhi, May 5 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert warning in Delhi on Tuesday as several parts of the National capitals saw hail and thunderstorms, bringing some relief from the sweltering heat. Although the unseasonal rain calmed several souls, but it might play a spoilsport at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as Delhi Capitals host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter in a mid-table clash.

Both Delhi Capitals and CSK are in contention for a playoff spot, provided they win all their remaining games. Both have eight points from nine matches each but CSK are placed sixth as compared to Delhi Capitals' seventh spot owing to a superior net run rate (NRR). A loss or a rain washout c...