Smith ruled out as Pune elect to bowl vs Delhi

April 11, 2017 19:43

Welcome to the coverage of the ninth match of the Indian Premier League between Rising Pune Supergiant and Delhi Daredevils in Pune on Tuesday.

The big news is that captain Steve Smith has been ruled out with a 'bad stomach' with Ajinkya Rahane leading the team in his absence.

He has won the toss and has no hesitation in electing to bowl. Faf du Plessis gets his first match of IPL10 as he comes in to replace Smith.

Manoj Tiwary, who father passed away today, has gone back home as he also misses out with Rahul Tripathi taking his place. Pune add a spinner to their line-up as Adam Zampa comes in for Dan Christian.

Interestingly, Pune have never won a match batting first.

Meanwhile, Delhi make one change with Corey Anderson replacing Carlos Brathwaite.

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