Ajinkya Rahane won the toss, and the Kolkata Knight Riders will bowl first against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Friday said that the apex cricket body is introducing new access control rules for players during the Indian Premier League (IPL), aimed at strengthening discipline and ensuring stricter compliance with tournament protocols.