The Delhi Daredevils beat Kings XI Punjab by 10 wickets on Sunday in an Indian Premier League match twice shortened due to rain.
Led by Virender Sehwag's 38 off 16 balls, Delhi reached 0-58 off 4.5 overs chasing 54 from six after Punjab had scored 7-104 off 12 overs at Newlands.
Sehwag blasted four boundaries and three sixes, while his opening partner Gautam Gambhir hit 15 off 13 balls.
Punjab captain Yuvraj Singh said Delhi became favourites once the target was revised.
"I think it's always the case," Yuvraj said. "That is what happened. We, however, take some positives from it."
Sehwag agreed.
"Yes, it's easier to chase because you get to know the total you want," he said. "You are more free to go for the ball."
Left-arm Daredevils spinner Daniel Vettori claimed 3-15, removing Ravi Bopara (22), Kumar Sangakkara (8) and Mahela Jayawardene (6) in three consecutive overs to slow the scoring by the Kings XI.
Karan Goel top-scored for Punjab with 38, hitting three boundaries and three sixes in 21 balls. Goel and Bopara put on an opening stand of 67 in six overs before Punjab lost 6-37 in the second half of their innings.
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