DC’s Tim Seifert tests positive; next tie shifted to Wankhede

Tim Seifert

The cloud over the IPL game between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings was lifted an hour before the game on Wednesday after the BCCI confirmed that the match will go on despite a sixth COVID-19 positive case being reported in the Delhi camp on game day.

New Zealand cricketer Tim Seifert testing positive on the morning of the game raised serious doubts over the fixture but the rest of the Delhi squad members returning two negative tests put the match back on track.

"The entire Delhi Capitals contingent underwent two rounds of COVID testing today. Match No. 32 involving Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings scheduled at Brabourne will go ahead as per the schedule after the second round of COVID tests returned negative today," said the BCCI in a statement.

As per the IPL regulations, a minimum of 12 players including seven Indians are needed for the game to go ahead in case of a COVID outbreak.
Delhi's next game has also been moved to Mumbai. "Wankhede Stadium to host DC vs RR match on April 22," the BCCI stated.

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