The BCCI will make a final decision this week.
DC have a squad full of talented Indian players and some experienced international players who provide the right balance to the team.
Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav made a comeback for Team India after almost seven months during the West Indies series.
Delhi Capitals have delayed their travel to Pune after a player and one staff have reportedly tested positive for Covid-19.
R Ashwin had an ugly confrontation with Eoin Morgan and Tim Southee during the IPL 2021 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals.
Narine was back to hitting big shots again as he scored 21 runs off 10 deliveries while Rana made 36 off 27.
Sunil Narine was undoubtedly the pick of the bowlers as he bagged a couple of wickets in his four overs and conceded only 18 runs.
Sanju Samson attempted his best to continue battling it out but received no support, following a fine performance by the Delhi Capitals bowlers.
In the earlier part of the IPL, Pant was handed over the responsibility to be the skipper in the absence of Shreyas Iyer.
Shikhar Dhawan is the leading run-getter in IPL 2021 but his opening partnerships with Prithvi Shaw have helped Delhi Capitals.