Sehwag's knock helped Delhi score 179-6 in 19 overs, replying to Deccan's challenging 175-5. Delhi kept afloat in the tournament, reaching eight points from 10 games while Deccan remained on six from 10.

In an earlier game, Kochi scored 156-5 and restricted Kolkata Knight Riders to 139-7, going up to fifth position with 10 points from 10 games.

Kolkata is tied for second with Chennai Super Kings on 12 from 10 with Mumbai Indians still on top with 14 points from nine games.