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LIVE IPL: McCullum, spinners help CSK beat KXIP by 97 runs
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23:25
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A brilliant half-century from Brendon McCullum, coupled with a brilliant individual spells from R Ashwin and Ravinra Jadeja has helped Chennai Super Kings beat Kings XI Punjab by 97 runs.
With the win, Chennai have topped the table, overtaking Rajasthan Royals, courtesy off a better run-rate.
After posting a competitive 192-3, Chennai restricted Punjab to 95-9.
None of the Punjab batsman got going and succumbed to the scoreboard pressure.
23:14
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Chennai's spin twin R Aswhin and Ravindra Jadeja have decimated Kings XI Punjab's chase with quick strikes in the middle.
The duo have picked up 5 wickets between them -- three to Jadeja and two to Ashwin and together they have struck hard.
Punjab's middle order collapsed like a pack of cards and now they have too much to do with not much batting to come.
At the end of 17 overs, Punjab were 89-7, still requiring 104 runs off just 18 balls.
22:50
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R Ashwin removes well-set Murali Vijay for 34.
Vijay charged down the track and picked Ashwin towards midwicket, but he couldn't clear Bravo who was stationed perfectly for that type of shot.
In the next Ashwin over, he picked up Axar patel, who played an irresponsible shot.
Patel charged down the track looking to smash Ashwin out of the park, but missed it completely and Dhoni completed an easy stumping.
At the end of 12 overs, Punjab were 68-6.
22:38
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Ravindra Jadeja dents Kings XI Punjab further as he had dangerous David Miller walking to the pavillion for 3.
Miller tried to work a delivery down the leg side only have it taken by Suresh Raina, who was well placed at leg slips.
Punjab were 55-4 after 9 overs.
22:36
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Chennai Super Kings bowlers have struck at regular intervals to check Kings XI Punjab's progress.
After dismissing Virender Sehwag early, Kings XI did try to put up a decent partnership between Shaun Marsh and Murali Vijay.
But Ashish Nehra trapped Marsh in front of the stumps for 10.
Ravindra Jadeja then packed off George Bailey for 1, who gave the left-arm spinner the charge and was stumped by MS Dhoni.
At the end of 7 overs, Punjab were 42-3.
22:27
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Ishwar Pandey strikes early for Chennai as he had Virender Sehwag walking back to the pavillion.
A soft dismissal as Viru checked his shot and in the process gave a simple catch to Faf du Plessis at mid off.
Kings XI were 28-1 after 4 overs.
21:43
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After a brilliant half-century from Brendon McCullum up front, skipper MS Dhoi turned on the heat with a late blitz, as Chennai finished with 192-3.
Kings XI bowlers seemed to have pulled Chennai back by picking up wickets, but Dhoni's 27-ball knock ensured that they finish with
Earlier, McCullum played a cameo up front, as he gave Chennai an ideal start along with Dwyane Smith.
The Kiwi further enhanced CSK's charge by adding 66 runs with Suresh Raina.
21:27
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It's been a slow progress for Chennai Super Kings as Kings XI bowlers have tightened their line and length.
Dhoni clubs one through long off for a single.
Ravindra Jadeja signs off Anureet Singh's over with a boundary though point.
CSK were 161-3 after 17 overs. Dhoni is on 22, while Jadeja is on 6.
21:12
Karnnveer Singh returns into the attack now.
Ms Dhoni is more than happy to milk him for a single.
This is a much improved spell from Karnveer as Sues Raina is finding it tough to hit the ball -- settles for a leg bye.
It's been all singles this over as CSK were 129-2 after 14 overs.
21:06
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Axar Patels provides a timely breakthrough for Kings XI as he had Brendon McCullum walking back for a blistering 66.
McCullum, who was getting more and more ambitious was caught in the deep by George Bailey, who was stationed long off.
CSK at the end of 13 overs were 126-2. Raina is on 24 and he is joined in the middle by MS Dhoni, who is on 1.
20:57
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Brendon Mcullum reached another half-century in IPL with a huge six off Mitchell Johnson to put Chennai Super Kings on the front foot.
The hosts haven't taken the foot off the pedal and have constantly attacked Kings XI Punjab bowlers.
Suresh Raina is giving him good company with a run a ball knock.
At the end of 11 overs, Chennai were 108-1. McCullum is on 59, while Raina is on 14.
20:40
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So we are back after the strategic time-out and it will be Anureet Singh to continue.
The medium pacer starts off with a full toss as Brendon McCullum picks up a single.
Suresh Raina returns the favour with a single. Anureet tries to overcompensate and bowls 4 wides down the leg side.
He is not bale to get his radar right and bowls a bouncer -- called no ball.
Raina clips one off his pads for a boundary. Raina then picks up a single with a dab towards third man.
McCullum dispatches the last ball off the over into the stands as CSK were 74-1 after 7 overs.
20:23
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Anureet Singh strikes in his opening over as he removes Dwyane Smith for 26.
Smith who was looking to pull one towards the boundary ropes, played one back on to his stumps to give Kings XI much-needed breakthrough.
Buoyed by the wicket, he bowls a beauty to Suresh Raina.
A single to end over as CSK were 51-1 after 5 overs.
20:16
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Sandeep Sharma to continue after Dwyane Smith plundered 22 runs off Shivam Sharma.
Brendon McCullum keeps the pressure on but smashing Sandeep for a boundary through point.
Sandeep is then dispatched into the crowd by McCullum. A single to end over as Chennai were 47-0 after 4 overs.
McCullum is on 21, while Smith is on 26.
20:07
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Shivam Sharma to start the proceedings for Kings XI. First up is a nicely tossed up delivery from Shivam -- smashed by Dwayne Smith for a boundary.
Shivam follows with a tighter line as to end the over at 4-0.
19:44
Welcome to the live update of the second game of the day between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab.
The news from the middle is that Chennai have won the toss and have elected to bat first.
CSK are going in with the same side.
Kings XI surprisingly have left out Glen Maxwell and Shivam Sharma.
19:42 Malinga, McClenaghan lift Mumbai to victory against SH
MUMBAI INDIANS WIN BY 20 RUNS!!!
Hyderabad 137-8 (20 ovs) vs Mumbai 157-8 | Scorecard
Hyderabad need 30 runs from the last over for victory. Vinay Kumar is handed the ball and he makes a good start, bowling a full delivery to Karn, who chips it straight over the bowler's head for two runs and then misses the big hit off the next for one leg bye.
Bhuveshwar walks across and looks to paddle it fine but is beaten. The right-hander smashes the next ball over the off-side for a four but again misses the next, trying to scoop it fine.
Hyderabad finish on 137 for eight in their 20 overs as Mumbai win by 20 runs for only their second win in seven matches in IPL 8.
In the end, it turned out to be a comprehensive victory for Mumbai Indians, who register their first victory at their home ground.
Malinga played a major role in their victory as he claimed four for 23, while McClenaghan took three for 20.
Hyderabad 137-8 (20 ovs) vs Mumbai 157-8 | Scorecard
Hyderabad need 30 runs from the last over for victory. Vinay Kumar is handed the ball and he makes a good start, bowling a full delivery to Karn, who chips it straight over the bowler's head for two runs and then misses the big hit off the next for one leg bye.
Bhuveshwar walks across and looks to paddle it fine but is beaten. The right-hander smashes the next ball over the off-side for a four but again misses the next, trying to scoop it fine.
Hyderabad finish on 137 for eight in their 20 overs as Mumbai win by 20 runs for only their second win in seven matches in IPL 8.
In the end, it turned out to be a comprehensive victory for Mumbai Indians, who register their first victory at their home ground.
Malinga played a major role in their victory as he claimed four for 23, while McClenaghan took three for 20.
19:34 Malinga takes 3 wickets in 4 balls as MI close in on victory
Hyderabad 128-8 (19 ovs) vs Mumbai 157-8 | Scorecard
Malinga continues Mumbai's wicket ways as Vihari tries another wild swing on the leg side but gets a thin edge and is caught behind for 16.
Two balls later Praveen Kumar is bowled as he also goes for a big hit but misses the ball completely.
Dale Steyn goes straightaway after Malinga but ends up holing a simple catch to Pollard at long-on.
Malinga on a hat-trick as Hyderabad need 31 runs from eight balls for victory.
Karn avoids the hat-trick but also misses the chance to score some runs as he misses a wide full toss.
Top over from Malinga to end his superb spell, which reads three for 23 in four overs.
Malinga continues Mumbai's wicket ways as Vihari tries another wild swing on the leg side but gets a thin edge and is caught behind for 16.
Two balls later Praveen Kumar is bowled as he also goes for a big hit but misses the ball completely.
Dale Steyn goes straightaway after Malinga but ends up holing a simple catch to Pollard at long-on.
Malinga on a hat-trick as Hyderabad need 31 runs from eight balls for victory.
Karn avoids the hat-trick but also misses the chance to score some runs as he misses a wide full toss.
Top over from Malinga to end his superb spell, which reads three for 23 in four overs.
19:28 Bopara out for 23, Mumbai Indians on top
Hyderabad 127-5 (18 ovs) vs Mumbai 157-8 | Scorecard
Malinga comes back. The second ball is a no-ball as the pacer gives away a free hit which Bopara smashes past point but Hardik Pandya comes up with a superb diving stop to save runs, running to his left from sweeper cover.
A quick yorker as Bopara is beaten before he takes a quick single to the covers.
Vihari throws his bat at one outside the off-stump but misses before he flicks the last ball past short fine leg for a four to get 10 runs from the over.
The match is still evenly poised with Hyderabad needing 34 runs from three overs for victory.
Bopara continues to struggle to lift the tempo as he misses a wide full toss from McClenaghan. He pulls a slower bouncer to deep square leg for just a single and Vihari takes one to mid-off.
Bopara's struggling innings finally ends as he is caught at deep midwicket for a sedate knock of 23 from 27 balls.
McClenaghan ends with good figures of three for 20 in four overs as Mumbai Indians close in on a much-needed victory.
Malinga comes back. The second ball is a no-ball as the pacer gives away a free hit which Bopara smashes past point but Hardik Pandya comes up with a superb diving stop to save runs, running to his left from sweeper cover.
A quick yorker as Bopara is beaten before he takes a quick single to the covers.
Vihari throws his bat at one outside the off-stump but misses before he flicks the last ball past short fine leg for a four to get 10 runs from the over.
The match is still evenly poised with Hyderabad needing 34 runs from three overs for victory.
Bopara continues to struggle to lift the tempo as he misses a wide full toss from McClenaghan. He pulls a slower bouncer to deep square leg for just a single and Vihari takes one to mid-off.
Bopara's struggling innings finally ends as he is caught at deep midwicket for a sedate knock of 23 from 27 balls.
McClenaghan ends with good figures of three for 20 in four overs as Mumbai Indians close in on a much-needed victory.
19:13
Hyderabad 104-4 (16 ovs) vs Mumbai 157-8 | Scorecard
Vinay Kumar is brought back. Hanuma Vihari taps the first ball to thirdman for a single to get off the mark before Bopara is beaten by a slower ball.
The next ball is short but Bopara can only pull it wide of long-on for a single as Pollard does well to send a quick return.
But Vihari pulls the next ball confidently through midwicket for a four and two balls later gets an edge which flies fine on the off-side for another boundary.
Hyderabad are 114 for four in 16 overs, with 44 needed from the last four overs for victory.
Vinay Kumar is brought back. Hanuma Vihari taps the first ball to thirdman for a single to get off the mark before Bopara is beaten by a slower ball.
The next ball is short but Bopara can only pull it wide of long-on for a single as Pollard does well to send a quick return.
But Vihari pulls the next ball confidently through midwicket for a four and two balls later gets an edge which flies fine on the off-side for another boundary.
Hyderabad are 114 for four in 16 overs, with 44 needed from the last four overs for victory.
19:06 Rahul falls for 25 as Hyderabad continue to slip
Hyderabad 104-4 (15 ovs) vs Mumbai 157-8 | Scorecard
Rahul breaks the shackles as he slog sweeps Suchith over midwicket for a six, the first boundary hit after a long wait of 41 balls.
That spurs on his partner Bopara, who smashes it down the ground and manages to beat Pollard at long-off for a four.
13 runs from the over as Suchith finishes with one for 25 in four overs.
Rahul pulls a short ball from Harbhajan square on the leg side where Simmons makes a good diving stop to keep it down to three. But only five runs from the over as Harbhajan finishes with 36 runs from four overs, conceding just nine in his last two.
59 needed from six overs as McClenaghan comes back. Bopara steers the first ball wide of thirdman and comes back for two runs to bring up Hyderabad's 100, in the 15th over.
He comes down the track but ends up slicing the next ball over the off-side as it goes on the bounce to sweeper cover for one.
Bopara looking to hit a few boundaries but so far McClenaghan sticking to a good line and length to restrict him. Rahul takes a risk and tries to hit it down the ground but ends up offering a simple catch to the fielder at long-off to fall for 25 from 27 balls.
Hyderabad are 104 for four in 15 overs, with 54 needed from five overs for victory with six wickets in hand.
Rahul breaks the shackles as he slog sweeps Suchith over midwicket for a six, the first boundary hit after a long wait of 41 balls.
That spurs on his partner Bopara, who smashes it down the ground and manages to beat Pollard at long-off for a four.
13 runs from the over as Suchith finishes with one for 25 in four overs.
Rahul pulls a short ball from Harbhajan square on the leg side where Simmons makes a good diving stop to keep it down to three. But only five runs from the over as Harbhajan finishes with 36 runs from four overs, conceding just nine in his last two.
59 needed from six overs as McClenaghan comes back. Bopara steers the first ball wide of thirdman and comes back for two runs to bring up Hyderabad's 100, in the 15th over.
He comes down the track but ends up slicing the next ball over the off-side as it goes on the bounce to sweeper cover for one.
Bopara looking to hit a few boundaries but so far McClenaghan sticking to a good line and length to restrict him. Rahul takes a risk and tries to hit it down the ground but ends up offering a simple catch to the fielder at long-off to fall for 25 from 27 balls.
Hyderabad are 104 for four in 15 overs, with 54 needed from five overs for victory with six wickets in hand.
18:54 Hyderabad struggle in middle overs against Mumbai
Hyderabad 81-3 (12 ovs) vs Mumbai 157-8 | Scorecard
Rahul struggling to get going and is also finding it difficult to take the singles. Three dot balls in a row against Suchith before he takes one on the leg side.
Just three runs from Suchith's third over as Mumbai are looking to keep it tight and build up the pressure.
Harbhajan is back and he continues to dry up the boundaries conceding just four runs in his third over.
17 runs from the last four overs take Hyderabad to 81 for three in 12 overs, with another 77 needed from eight overs for victory.
Rahul struggling to get going and is also finding it difficult to take the singles. Three dot balls in a row against Suchith before he takes one on the leg side.
Just three runs from Suchith's third over as Mumbai are looking to keep it tight and build up the pressure.
Harbhajan is back and he continues to dry up the boundaries conceding just four runs in his third over.
17 runs from the last four overs take Hyderabad to 81 for three in 12 overs, with another 77 needed from eight overs for victory.
18:50 Ojha out for 9, Hyderabad lose third wicket
Hyderabad 74-3 (10 ovs) vs Mumbai 157-8 | Scorecard
Ojha looking to get after Suchith. He looks to hit him over the off-side but gets a thick outside edge which goes over point for two runs. He drives the next ball along the ground through the covers for another couple.
However, he falls off the next delivery attempting a big hit down the ground. He slices it to Malinga at long-off who runs to his right and completes an easy catch as Hyderabad are reduced to 68 for three in the ninth over.
Rahul steers Vinay Kumar fine on the off-side and comes back for two runs as he has to dive at the end to complete the second run.
He lofts the fifth ball over the off-side as Rohit leaps high and gets his fingers on that but fails to take a very difficult chance.
Mumbai are 74 for three in 10 overs, with 84 needed from the remaining 60 balls for victory.
Ojha looking to get after Suchith. He looks to hit him over the off-side but gets a thick outside edge which goes over point for two runs. He drives the next ball along the ground through the covers for another couple.
However, he falls off the next delivery attempting a big hit down the ground. He slices it to Malinga at long-off who runs to his right and completes an easy catch as Hyderabad are reduced to 68 for three in the ninth over.
Rahul steers Vinay Kumar fine on the off-side and comes back for two runs as he has to dive at the end to complete the second run.
He lofts the fifth ball over the off-side as Rohit leaps high and gets his fingers on that but fails to take a very difficult chance.
Mumbai are 74 for three in 10 overs, with 84 needed from the remaining 60 balls for victory.
18:35
Hyderabad 64-2 (8 ovs) vs Mumbai 157-8 | Scorecard
Left-arm spinner Suchith comes into the attack. KL Rahul gets off the mark and Naman Ojha does the same as five runs come from the over.
Both the youngsters taking their time to get their eye in and are content to play the singles at the moment.
Mumbai introduce R Vinay Kumar. He gives away seven runs in his first over including six singles and a wide as Mumbai have managed to dry up the boundaries following the dismissal of Dhawan.
Left-arm spinner Suchith comes into the attack. KL Rahul gets off the mark and Naman Ojha does the same as five runs come from the over.
Both the youngsters taking their time to get their eye in and are content to play the singles at the moment.
Mumbai introduce R Vinay Kumar. He gives away seven runs in his first over including six singles and a wide as Mumbai have managed to dry up the boundaries following the dismissal of Dhawan.
18:29 Dhawan out for 42, Hyderabad lose 2nd wicket
Hyderabad 52-2 (6 ovs) vs Mumbai 157-8 | Scorecard
McClenaghan comes back as Harbhajan is taken off. Dhawan opens the face of the bat and steers the first ball past the fielder at first slip for a four. He falls off the last delivery of the over as he pulls a short ball but is caught by Malinga at midwicket.
Both the openers are back in the hunt as Hyderabad are reduced to 52 for two in six overs.
Dhawan is disappointed at giving away his wicket after scoring a quickfire 42 from 29 balls, he promised a lot more. The inexperienced middle order of Hyderabad have a task on their hand with 106 runs needed from 14 overs for victory.
McClenaghan comes back as Harbhajan is taken off. Dhawan opens the face of the bat and steers the first ball past the fielder at first slip for a four. He falls off the last delivery of the over as he pulls a short ball but is caught by Malinga at midwicket.
Both the openers are back in the hunt as Hyderabad are reduced to 52 for two in six overs.
Dhawan is disappointed at giving away his wicket after scoring a quickfire 42 from 29 balls, he promised a lot more. The inexperienced middle order of Hyderabad have a task on their hand with 106 runs needed from 14 overs for victory.
18:21 Hyderabad lose Warner after a good start
Hyderabad 45-1 (5 ovs) vs Mumbai 157-8 | Scorecard
Change of ends for Harbhajan as he takes over from McClenaghan. Dhawan reverse paddles the first ball, as it goes fine beating the short thirdman fielder for a four.
He is beaten off the next ball as Harbhajan gets one to turn as wicketkeeper Parthiv appeals for a stumping but Dhawan manages to drag his feet back in time.
The next ball is short as Dhawan slaps it through point for a four and then comes down the track and hammers it through midwicket for the same result.
He sweeps the fifth ball as it goes all the way for a six over square leg as Harbhajan is hit for 18 runs in his second over.
Warner looking to play steady with Dhawan firing on all cylinders from the other end. He plays a nice drive through the covers as Rohit half stops it to give away a single.
The fourth ball is full as Dhawan presents the full face of the bat and drives it straight down past the bowler for a four and then takes a single.
The last ball is short as Warner attempts to play the upper cut but ends up hitting it straight into the hands of the fielder at thirdman.
Warner walks back for nine as Hyderabad are reduced to 45 for one in five overs with Dhawan hitting 36 from 23 balls.
Change of ends for Harbhajan as he takes over from McClenaghan. Dhawan reverse paddles the first ball, as it goes fine beating the short thirdman fielder for a four.
He is beaten off the next ball as Harbhajan gets one to turn as wicketkeeper Parthiv appeals for a stumping but Dhawan manages to drag his feet back in time.
The next ball is short as Dhawan slaps it through point for a four and then comes down the track and hammers it through midwicket for the same result.
He sweeps the fifth ball as it goes all the way for a six over square leg as Harbhajan is hit for 18 runs in his second over.
Warner looking to play steady with Dhawan firing on all cylinders from the other end. He plays a nice drive through the covers as Rohit half stops it to give away a single.
The fourth ball is full as Dhawan presents the full face of the bat and drives it straight down past the bowler for a four and then takes a single.
The last ball is short as Warner attempts to play the upper cut but ends up hitting it straight into the hands of the fielder at thirdman.
Warner walks back for nine as Hyderabad are reduced to 45 for one in five overs with Dhawan hitting 36 from 23 balls.
18:11 Hyderabad off to a good start vs Mumbai Indians
Hyderabad 21-0 (3 ovs) vs Mumbai 157-8 | Scorecard
Kiwi left-arm pacer Mitchell McClenagahan to bowl the second over. Dhawan watchfully defends the first four balls before he plays a lovely drive through the covers for a boundary. That was merely a push but the timing was good that the ball sped across the outfield. Dhawan retains strike with a single from the last ball.
Mumbai Indians are desperate for a wicket with the new ball as they bring in Lasith Malinga in place of Harbhajan, who was hit for two fours in his first over.
Dhawan flicks the second ball through midwicket for two runs before he is beaten a yorker which misses the stumps.
Dhawan drives the fourth ball straight for a single to mid-off before Warner throws his bat at a wide one but misses.
The last ball is again wide but this time Warner manages to steer it past point for a four as Hyderabad race to 21 for no loss in three overs.
Kiwi left-arm pacer Mitchell McClenagahan to bowl the second over. Dhawan watchfully defends the first four balls before he plays a lovely drive through the covers for a boundary. That was merely a push but the timing was good that the ball sped across the outfield. Dhawan retains strike with a single from the last ball.
Mumbai Indians are desperate for a wicket with the new ball as they bring in Lasith Malinga in place of Harbhajan, who was hit for two fours in his first over.
Dhawan flicks the second ball through midwicket for two runs before he is beaten a yorker which misses the stumps.
Dhawan drives the fourth ball straight for a single to mid-off before Warner throws his bat at a wide one but misses.
The last ball is again wide but this time Warner manages to steer it past point for a four as Hyderabad race to 21 for no loss in three overs.
18:03
Hyderabad 9-0 (1 ov) vs Mumbai 157-8 | Scorecard
Mumbai Indians decide to open the bowling with the in-form Harbhajan Singh and also keeping in mind that both the Sunrisers openers are left-handed -- Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner.
The first ball is a wide half-volley and Dhawan drives it nicely through the covers for a four to get the SH innings off in grand style.
He takes a single from the third ball before Warner gets off the mark with a four through the off-side as nine runs come from the first over.
Mumbai Indians decide to open the bowling with the in-form Harbhajan Singh and also keeping in mind that both the Sunrisers openers are left-handed -- Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner.
The first ball is a wide half-volley and Dhawan drives it nicely through the covers for a four to get the SH innings off in grand style.
He takes a single from the third ball before Warner gets off the mark with a four through the off-side as nine runs come from the first over.
17:44 Hyderabad's pacers limit Mumbai Indians to 157
Mumbai 157-8 (20 ovs) vs Hyderabad | Scorecard
Boult to bowl the 19th over. He starts with a good yorker outside the off-stump as Pollard, who makes room, is beaten. The next ball is a bit away as the umpires call it a wide before Pollard takes one.
Jagadeesha Suchith gets off the mark with two runs as he chips it to deep midwicket and then takes one.
Pollard has a big swing on the leg side but gets just two runs on the leg side and keeps strike with a single from the last ball.
Boult concedes just eight runs to finish with 27 runs from four overs.
Bhuvneshwar to bowl the final over. He strikes off the very first delivery as Pollard has another big swing but misses and is bowled after scoring 33 from 24 balls.
Vinay Kumar edges the next ball as wicketkeeper Naman Ojha produces a stunning catch, diving full length to his right.
Bhuvneshwar on a hat-trick. Mitchell McClenaghan avoids the hat-trick as he drives the third ball on the leg side for a single to raise the 150 for Mumbai.
Suchith chips the fourth ball over the off-side for two runs and then smashes a full toss down the ground for another couple.
The last ball is hit straight to Steyn at long-on but they still manage to take the second.
Mumbai finish on 157 for eight in their 20 overs, having scored 45 runs in the last five overs for the loss of four wickets.
Bhuvneshwar was the best bowler for Hyderabad as he claimed three for 26 in four overs, while Steyn and Praveen took two wickets apiece.
Boult to bowl the 19th over. He starts with a good yorker outside the off-stump as Pollard, who makes room, is beaten. The next ball is a bit away as the umpires call it a wide before Pollard takes one.
Jagadeesha Suchith gets off the mark with two runs as he chips it to deep midwicket and then takes one.
Pollard has a big swing on the leg side but gets just two runs on the leg side and keeps strike with a single from the last ball.
Boult concedes just eight runs to finish with 27 runs from four overs.
Bhuvneshwar to bowl the final over. He strikes off the very first delivery as Pollard has another big swing but misses and is bowled after scoring 33 from 24 balls.
Vinay Kumar edges the next ball as wicketkeeper Naman Ojha produces a stunning catch, diving full length to his right.
Bhuvneshwar on a hat-trick. Mitchell McClenaghan avoids the hat-trick as he drives the third ball on the leg side for a single to raise the 150 for Mumbai.
Suchith chips the fourth ball over the off-side for two runs and then smashes a full toss down the ground for another couple.
The last ball is hit straight to Steyn at long-on but they still manage to take the second.
Mumbai finish on 157 for eight in their 20 overs, having scored 45 runs in the last five overs for the loss of four wickets.
Bhuvneshwar was the best bowler for Hyderabad as he claimed three for 26 in four overs, while Steyn and Praveen took two wickets apiece.
17:30 Harbhajan falls for a duck as Mumbai continue to slip
Mumbai 141-6 (18 ovs) vs Hyderabad | Scorecard
Bhuvneshwar is back as Pollard slaps the first ball through the covers for a boundary despite not timing the ball too well.
Three balls later, Rayudu attempts a big hit down the ground and ends up hitting it straight to Boult at long-on to fall for seven.
New batsman Harbhajan Singh is beaten off the last ball as Bhuvi concedes just five runs in the 17th over.
Hyderabad have managed to dry up the boundaries which has built up the pressure. Harbhajan looks to break free but mishits it on the off-side where Bhuveshwar runs to his left at long-on and complete an easy catch.
Mumbai continue to slip as they are reduced to 128 for six in the 18th over.
Pollard looks to flick a full toss over the leg side but is foxed by the slower ball as he gets a thick outside edge which flies over the covers for a four. But he gets the next ball off the middle as he crashes a low full toss over midwicket for a six.
Despite the wicket Mumbai get 15 runs from the over to reach 141 for six in 18 overs, with Pollard on 29 from 19 balls.
Bhuvneshwar is back as Pollard slaps the first ball through the covers for a boundary despite not timing the ball too well.
Three balls later, Rayudu attempts a big hit down the ground and ends up hitting it straight to Boult at long-on to fall for seven.
New batsman Harbhajan Singh is beaten off the last ball as Bhuvi concedes just five runs in the 17th over.
Hyderabad have managed to dry up the boundaries which has built up the pressure. Harbhajan looks to break free but mishits it on the off-side where Bhuveshwar runs to his left at long-on and complete an easy catch.
Mumbai continue to slip as they are reduced to 128 for six in the 18th over.
Pollard looks to flick a full toss over the leg side but is foxed by the slower ball as he gets a thick outside edge which flies over the covers for a four. But he gets the next ball off the middle as he crashes a low full toss over midwicket for a six.
Despite the wicket Mumbai get 15 runs from the over to reach 141 for six in 18 overs, with Pollard on 29 from 19 balls.
17:16
Mumbai 121-4 (16 ovs) vs Hyderabad | Scorecard
Boult comes back as Hyderabad decide to hold back Steyn's final over for the death.
New batsman Ambati Rayudu gets off the mark with a single to thirdman and Pollard gets one two balls later.
Two balls later, the tall West Indian attempts to pull a short ball but misses as the ball stays a bit and passes close to the stumps.
Steyn comes on from the other end. Pollard comes down and turns the third ball square on the leg side where Bopara makes a diving stop to keep it down to two.
Rayudu pulls the last ball but gets a top edge which flies behind the stumps for a four as Mumbai reach 121 for four in 16 overs.
Boult comes back as Hyderabad decide to hold back Steyn's final over for the death.
New batsman Ambati Rayudu gets off the mark with a single to thirdman and Pollard gets one two balls later.
Two balls later, the tall West Indian attempts to pull a short ball but misses as the ball stays a bit and passes close to the stumps.
Steyn comes on from the other end. Pollard comes down and turns the third ball square on the leg side where Bopara makes a diving stop to keep it down to two.
Rayudu pulls the last ball but gets a top edge which flies behind the stumps for a four as Mumbai reach 121 for four in 16 overs.
17:06 Rohit falls for 24, Mumbai lose 4th wicket
Mumbai 108-4 (14 ovs) vs Hyderabad | Scorecard
It gets worse for Mumbai as Karn strikes with the key wicket of Rohit in his final over. The Mumbai captain comes down the track and looks for a big shot down the ground but is beaten in the flight and holes out a simple catch to Bhuvneshwar at long-off.
Rohit walks back after scoring 24 from 15 balls to leave Mumbai in a bit of trouble at 108 for four in the 14th over.
Karn finishes a good spell, taking one for 30 in four overs.
It gets worse for Mumbai as Karn strikes with the key wicket of Rohit in his final over. The Mumbai captain comes down the track and looks for a big shot down the ground but is beaten in the flight and holes out a simple catch to Bhuvneshwar at long-off.
Rohit walks back after scoring 24 from 15 balls to leave Mumbai in a bit of trouble at 108 for four in the 14th over.
Karn finishes a good spell, taking one for 30 in four overs.
17:01 Simmons out for 51, Mumbai lose 3rd wicket
Mumbai 104-3 (13 ovs) vs Hyderabad | Scorecard
Steyn comes back and Simmons immediately goes after him as he lofts him down the ground as Boult makes a valiant effort, diving to his right but is unable to catch as it goes for a four. He makes room and smashes the next ball powerfully past mid-off for another boundary to race to fifty from 42 balls.
However, Steyn gets revenge from the next delivery as he cleans up Simmons to end a good partnership of 51 runs from 33 balls.
Simmons went back to pull a short ball which didn't bounce upto expectations and ended up crashing into the middle stump.
The veteran pacer tests Kieron Pollard with a quick short ball who somehow manages to fend it on the off-side.
The fine leg fielder comes inside the circle as the fielder goes back to deep square leg but Steyn bowls a full delivery on the pads which Pollard flicks fine for a four to get off the mark.
Steyn comes back and Simmons immediately goes after him as he lofts him down the ground as Boult makes a valiant effort, diving to his right but is unable to catch as it goes for a four. He makes room and smashes the next ball powerfully past mid-off for another boundary to race to fifty from 42 balls.
However, Steyn gets revenge from the next delivery as he cleans up Simmons to end a good partnership of 51 runs from 33 balls.
Simmons went back to pull a short ball which didn't bounce upto expectations and ended up crashing into the middle stump.
The veteran pacer tests Kieron Pollard with a quick short ball who somehow manages to fend it on the off-side.
The fine leg fielder comes inside the circle as the fielder goes back to deep square leg but Steyn bowls a full delivery on the pads which Pollard flicks fine for a four to get off the mark.
16:55 Simmons, Rohit steady Mumbai Indians
Mumbai 92-2 (12 ovs) vs Hyderabad | Scorecard
Praveen has been excellent with the ball today with his intelligent mix of pace. Simmons pulls a short ball but fails to make proper connection as it falls short of deep midwicket fielder.
But Rohit gets it off the middle as he lofts his former Mumbai team mate for a straight six down the ground as 11 runs come from the over.
Rohit has been the only Mumbai batsmen who has consistently scored runs in this year's IPL. And he looks good for another big innings. A short ball from Karn is cut through the off-side for a four as Rohit races to 20 from 10 balls.
Nine runs from the over takes Mumbai to 92 for two in 12 overs.
Praveen has been excellent with the ball today with his intelligent mix of pace. Simmons pulls a short ball but fails to make proper connection as it falls short of deep midwicket fielder.
But Rohit gets it off the middle as he lofts his former Mumbai team mate for a straight six down the ground as 11 runs come from the over.
Rohit has been the only Mumbai batsmen who has consistently scored runs in this year's IPL. And he looks good for another big innings. A short ball from Karn is cut through the off-side for a four as Rohit races to 20 from 10 balls.
Nine runs from the over takes Mumbai to 92 for two in 12 overs.
16:47
Mumbai 72-2 (10 ovs) vs Hyderabad | Scorecard
Steyn makes way for leg-spinner Karn Sharma after a good first spell. Rohit Sharma gets off the mark with a single off the third ball before Simmons goes after one outside the off-stump but gets an edge which flies past the wicketkeeper for a four as seven come from Karn's first over.
Praveen has used the short ball to good effect today. Simmons plays the pull shot but gets a top edge which falls short of the fielder on the fine leg fence.
The next short ball doesn't rise as much as Rohit merely pulls it square on the leg side for a four. Simmons struggling to rotate the strike after the Powerplay as he plays two dot balls in a row to end the ninth over.
In the next over, Simmons decide to lift the tempo as he slog sweeps Karn over midwicket for a six.
Mumbai are 72 for two in 10 overs with Simmons on 37 from 33 balls and Rohit on eight from six balls.
Steyn makes way for leg-spinner Karn Sharma after a good first spell. Rohit Sharma gets off the mark with a single off the third ball before Simmons goes after one outside the off-stump but gets an edge which flies past the wicketkeeper for a four as seven come from Karn's first over.
Praveen has used the short ball to good effect today. Simmons plays the pull shot but gets a top edge which falls short of the fielder on the fine leg fence.
The next short ball doesn't rise as much as Rohit merely pulls it square on the leg side for a four. Simmons struggling to rotate the strike after the Powerplay as he plays two dot balls in a row to end the ninth over.
In the next over, Simmons decide to lift the tempo as he slog sweeps Karn over midwicket for a six.
Mumbai are 72 for two in 10 overs with Simmons on 37 from 33 balls and Rohit on eight from six balls.
16:38 Chand out for 5, Mumbai Indians in trouble
Mumbai 49-2 (7 ovs) vs Hyderabad | Scorecard
Praveen Kumar comes into the attack as Bhuvneshwar is taken off after just one over in his second spell.
He starts off well with good variation of pace as Simmons is beaten outside the off-stump twice.
Chand looks to pull a short ball but is caught at midwicket by Shikhar Dhawan as Mumbai slip to 49 for two in seven overs.
Praveen Kumar comes into the attack as Bhuvneshwar is taken off after just one over in his second spell.
He starts off well with good variation of pace as Simmons is beaten outside the off-stump twice.
Chand looks to pull a short ball but is caught at midwicket by Shikhar Dhawan as Mumbai slip to 49 for two in seven overs.
16:29 Steyn strikes, Mumbai Indians lose 1st wicket
Mumbai 46-1 (6 ovs) vs Hyderabad | Scorecard
With the fine leg inside the circle, Parthiv is able to pull a short ball from Steyn fine for a boundary. But the bowler gets revenge from the next ball as he chips it straight to Hanuma Vihar at deep square leg for fall for 17.
New batsman Unmukt Chand gets off the mark in some style as he plays a lovely drive through the covers for a four.
After six overs of Powerplay, Mumbai have reached 46 for one.
With the fine leg inside the circle, Parthiv is able to pull a short ball from Steyn fine for a boundary. But the bowler gets revenge from the next ball as he chips it straight to Hanuma Vihar at deep square leg for fall for 17.
New batsman Unmukt Chand gets off the mark in some style as he plays a lovely drive through the covers for a four.
After six overs of Powerplay, Mumbai have reached 46 for one.
16:24
Mumbai 36-0 (5 ovs) vs Hyderabad | Scorecard
Just one over for Bhuvneshwar before he makes way for the experienced Dale Steyn. Two singles from the first three balls before Simmons steers one past the slips for a boundary fine on the off-side.
Parthiv comes down the track and attempts a wild swing but misses seven runs come from the over.
Change of ends for Bhuvneshwar as he comes on from the Pavilion End, taking over from Boult, who bowled two overs for 15 runs.
Parthiv looking to break free as he comes down and slaps the fourth ball past midwicket for his second four. He gives the charge again off the next ball but can't beat short midwicket before he inside edges the last ball for a single as Mumbai reach 36 for no loss in five overs.
Just one over for Bhuvneshwar before he makes way for the experienced Dale Steyn. Two singles from the first three balls before Simmons steers one past the slips for a boundary fine on the off-side.
Parthiv comes down the track and attempts a wild swing but misses seven runs come from the over.
Change of ends for Bhuvneshwar as he comes on from the Pavilion End, taking over from Boult, who bowled two overs for 15 runs.
Parthiv looking to break free as he comes down and slaps the fourth ball past midwicket for his second four. He gives the charge again off the next ball but can't beat short midwicket before he inside edges the last ball for a single as Mumbai reach 36 for no loss in five overs.
16:15 Mumbai Indians off to a steady start vs Sunrisers
Mumbai 23-0 (3 ovs) vs Hyderabad | Scorecard
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to bowl the second over. He starts with three dot balls to Parthiv Patel before the left-hander wristly flicks a full delivery over midwicket for a four to get off the mark in some style.
Bhuvneshwar struggles to control his line and bowls three wides down the leg side to Parthiv before he takes one from the last ball to keep strike.
In the next over, Parthiv has a close shave. He responds to a call for a quick single from Simmons but is caught struggling as Ravi Bopara misses the direct hit from the covers.
Just four singles from the over as Mumbai reach 23 for no loss in three overs.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar to bowl the second over. He starts with three dot balls to Parthiv Patel before the left-hander wristly flicks a full delivery over midwicket for a four to get off the mark in some style.
Bhuvneshwar struggles to control his line and bowls three wides down the leg side to Parthiv before he takes one from the last ball to keep strike.
In the next over, Parthiv has a close shave. He responds to a call for a quick single from Simmons but is caught struggling as Ravi Bopara misses the direct hit from the covers.
Just four singles from the over as Mumbai reach 23 for no loss in three overs.
16:04
Mumbai vs 10-0 (1 ov) vs Hyderabad | Scorecard
Trent Boult to open the bowling for Sunrisers and facing the first delivery will be West Indian Lendl Simmons.
The right-hander drives the second ball through the covers for two runs to get Mumbai Indians off the mark and flicks the next through midwicket for a four.
He is beaten by one outside the off-stump but manages to clip the fifth ball square for another four as Mumbai get 10 runs from the first over.
Trent Boult to open the bowling for Sunrisers and facing the first delivery will be West Indian Lendl Simmons.
The right-hander drives the second ball through the covers for two runs to get Mumbai Indians off the mark and flicks the next through midwicket for a four.
He is beaten by one outside the off-stump but manages to clip the fifth ball square for another four as Mumbai get 10 runs from the first over.
15:40 Mumbai Indians elect to bat, Boult back for Hyderabad
Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Hyderabad have bolstered their bowling attack, bringing left-arm pacer Trent Boult to partner Dale Steyn as all-rounder Moises Henriques is dropped, while Hanuma Vihari replaces Bipul Sharma.
For Mumbai, R Vinay Kumar comes in for Jasprit Bumrah and left-arm spinner Jagadeesha Suchith takes the place of Hardik Pandya.
Teams:
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (captain), Lendl Simmons, Parthiv Patel (w/k), Unmukt Chand, Kieron Pollard, Ambati Rayudu, Jagadeesha Suchith, Harbhajan Singh, R Vinay Kumar, Mitchell McClenaghan, Lasith Malinga.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Naman Ojha (w/k), Ravi Bopara, Hanuma Vihari, Karn Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Praveen Kumar, Dale Steyn, Trent Boult.
Hyderabad have bolstered their bowling attack, bringing left-arm pacer Trent Boult to partner Dale Steyn as all-rounder Moises Henriques is dropped, while Hanuma Vihari replaces Bipul Sharma.
For Mumbai, R Vinay Kumar comes in for Jasprit Bumrah and left-arm spinner Jagadeesha Suchith takes the place of Hardik Pandya.
Teams:
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (captain), Lendl Simmons, Parthiv Patel (w/k), Unmukt Chand, Kieron Pollard, Ambati Rayudu, Jagadeesha Suchith, Harbhajan Singh, R Vinay Kumar, Mitchell McClenaghan, Lasith Malinga.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Naman Ojha (w/k), Ravi Bopara, Hanuma Vihari, Karn Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Praveen Kumar, Dale Steyn, Trent Boult.
15:22 Can struggling Mumbai Indians bounce back against Sunrisers?
Welcome to the coverage of the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai, on Saturday.
Pushed to the bottom of the table following their fifth defeat in six outings, former champions Mumbai Indians will look to keep their chances alive when they face a resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL game.
The bright spot for Mumbai Indians in an otherwise gloomy bowling scenario is the generally good show put up by their key men -- Lasith Malinga and Harbhajan Singh -- after a dismal start against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on April 8.
It's in finding the other bowlers to share the workload that Mumbai, looking for their first win at home this season after making it their fortress last year, have yet to get it right. There are issues with the seam attack after the pull-out of Australia's Josh Hazlewood.
New Zealander Mitchell McClenaghan, who has been given the all-rounder's slot off late has impressed only in patches.
Meanwhile, Corey Anderson, another Kiwi in the squad, has been ruled out of the tournament with a finger injury.
The batting looks in better shape with Rohit leading the charge, but could also look to improve instead of relying mostly on one man in big run-chases.
Hyderabad have also not exactly set the league on fire and have issues over their batting.
With two half-century partnerships and a century stand in the games that they won or nearly won (against Daredevils), openers Shikhar Dhawan and captain David Warner have been the stand-out performers for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The duo, though, haven't been supported enough by the middle order, where Ravi Bopara, Kane Williamson, Ashish Reddy, Lokesh Rahul and Naman Ojha have been patchy, at best.
The Sunrisers have a potent bowling attack, even though South Africa's pace spearhead Dale Steyn, who replaced New Zealand left-armer Trent Boult in the last two games, is yet to fire on all cylinders.
Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and his senior UP colleague Praveen Kumar have also been just about adequate up front, but both frontline spinners Karn Sharma and Parvez Rasool have struggled for wickets so far.
Pushed to the bottom of the table following their fifth defeat in six outings, former champions Mumbai Indians will look to keep their chances alive when they face a resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL game.
The bright spot for Mumbai Indians in an otherwise gloomy bowling scenario is the generally good show put up by their key men -- Lasith Malinga and Harbhajan Singh -- after a dismal start against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on April 8.
It's in finding the other bowlers to share the workload that Mumbai, looking for their first win at home this season after making it their fortress last year, have yet to get it right. There are issues with the seam attack after the pull-out of Australia's Josh Hazlewood.
New Zealander Mitchell McClenaghan, who has been given the all-rounder's slot off late has impressed only in patches.
Meanwhile, Corey Anderson, another Kiwi in the squad, has been ruled out of the tournament with a finger injury.
The batting looks in better shape with Rohit leading the charge, but could also look to improve instead of relying mostly on one man in big run-chases.
Hyderabad have also not exactly set the league on fire and have issues over their batting.
With two half-century partnerships and a century stand in the games that they won or nearly won (against Daredevils), openers Shikhar Dhawan and captain David Warner have been the stand-out performers for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The duo, though, haven't been supported enough by the middle order, where Ravi Bopara, Kane Williamson, Ashish Reddy, Lokesh Rahul and Naman Ojha have been patchy, at best.
The Sunrisers have a potent bowling attack, even though South Africa's pace spearhead Dale Steyn, who replaced New Zealand left-armer Trent Boult in the last two games, is yet to fire on all cylinders.
Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and his senior UP colleague Praveen Kumar have also been just about adequate up front, but both frontline spinners Karn Sharma and Parvez Rasool have struggled for wickets so far.
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