This will be Delhi’s first match at home after consecutive defeats against Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. DC captain Axar Patel had expressed disappointment after those defeats, pointing to repeated mistakes and lack of luck.

But has Delhi really moved beyond those games? Will they be able to relive those memories when they return to the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday?

That mental block could play a vital role when they face CSK.

It will help that KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka made a breakthrough in the last game. When the two bat well together, it is often a good sign for DC, and this could again be crucial.