Beginning every game as the underdogs helps us, says Shreyas Iyer

Delhi Capitals are at the cusps of reaching the play-offs after six long years and captain Shreyas Iyer feels the reason for the success lies in the fact that his side starts every game as the underdogs.

Delhi Daredevils was rechristened as Delhi Capitals before the start of the IPL this season and the change in name has brought with it a change in fortunes as well. The team is sitting third in the points table with 14 points from 11 games.

"No one expected that we would do this well. We play every game as if it's a do or die situation. We go out as the underdogs in each game and that helps us. Ricky (Ponting) always says that (starting as underdogs) gets the best out of everyone," Iyer said on the eve of Delhi's match against Royal Challengers Bangalore here.

Delhi need just two more points from three games to qualify for the play-offs but the 24-year-old said the team is looking to win at least two of their remaining games.

"The job is just half done so far. We need to win one more but our aim is to win two out of the three matches. That is the benchmark we have set for ourselves."
"Players going away from other teams is an advantage for us. Specially that ones who have been doing well for their side and Moeen Ali is one of them and we will try and utilise the situation to the best of our abilities."
"We have managed to defend three games on the trot which was very difficult for any team to do. We have bowled really well in the powerplay and that is a good for us."
"Ali had a good season and his experience and form will be missed but