It was Gambhir who won the toss and elected to bowl first. Ryder opened the Tigers' innings along with Tatenda Taibu. The New Zealander looked comfortable during his stay at the crease, but the same could not be said about the former Zimbabwe captain.
India Capitals have 5 points, the same as the Gujarat Giants and Bhilwara Kings. However, Capitals have played a match less than Giants and Kings, both of whom have featured in five games each.