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23:50 Rayudu's blast helps Mumbai down Rajasthan
MUMBAI WIN BY 8 RUNS!!!
Rajasthan 179-7 (20 ovs) vs Mumbai 187-4 | Scorecard
Vinay to bowl the final over with Rajasthan needing 20 runs for victory. He also brings all his experience into play as he bowls three full deliveries as just three come from the first three balls.
Binny pulls the fourth ball for a boundary through square leg to leave it 13 needed from two balls for victory.
A bit of drama spices up things as Vinay bowls a high full toss which is ruled a no ball for height. Binny is caught at long-on but it his partner Southee, who is run out at the non-striker's end trying to steal a difficult second run.
10 needed from two balls for victory!
The fifth ball is a full delivery outside the off-stump which Binny strokes to long-off for one and Southee also gets just a single from the last ball.
Mumbai continue their good recent comeback with a thrilling eight-run victory against Rajasthan.
MUMBAI WIN BY 8 RUNS!!!
Rajasthan 179-7 (20 ovs) vs Mumbai 187-4 | Scorecard
Vinay to bowl the final over with Rajasthan needing 20 runs for victory. He also brings all his experience into play as he bowls three full deliveries as just three come from the first three balls.
Binny pulls the fourth ball for a boundary through square leg to leave it 13 needed from two balls for victory.
A bit of drama spices up things as Vinay bowls a high full toss which is ruled a no ball for height. Binny is caught at long-on but it his partner Southee, who is run out at the non-striker's end trying to steal a difficult second run.
10 needed from two balls for victory!
The fifth ball is a full delivery outside the off-stump which Binny strokes to long-off for one and Southee also gets just a single from the last ball.
Mumbai continue their good recent comeback with a thrilling eight-run victory against Rajasthan.
23:40 McClenaghan's double strike cripples Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan 168-6 (19 ovs) vs Mumbai 187-4 | Scorecard
Maling to bowl the 19th over. Hooda tries to hit the first ball out of the ground but fails to make proper connection and is caught at deep midwicket for one.
Stuart Binny and Tim Southee can only manage to dig out the yorkers for singles and twos.
Malinga gives away just six runs in the 19th over to finish with one for 34 in four overs.
Rajasthan need 20 runs from the final over for victory.
Maling to bowl the 19th over. Hooda tries to hit the first ball out of the ground but fails to make proper connection and is caught at deep midwicket for one.
Stuart Binny and Tim Southee can only manage to dig out the yorkers for singles and twos.
Malinga gives away just six runs in the 19th over to finish with one for 34 in four overs.
Rajasthan need 20 runs from the final over for victory.
23:35 McClenaghan's double strike cripples Rajasthan
Rajasthan 162-5 (18 ovs) vs Mumbai 187-4 | Scorecard
Samson continues his wonderful stroke play. He misses a full toss from McClenaghan outside the off-stump but makes most of the next full toss as he strokes it over the off-side for a six.
But the Kiwi pacer gets revenge from the next delivery as Samson holes out a simple catch to the fielder at long-off.
Samson walks back after a wonderful innings of 76 from 46 balls, having hit seven fours and three sixes, which has kept Rajasthan in the game.
Karun Nair falls off the very next delivery caught behind by wicketkeeper Patel for seven.
Deepak Hooda avoids the hat-trick as he takes a single to the fielder in the deep on the off-side.
Mumbai on top at this stage as Rajasthan require 28 from 12 balls for victory.
Samson continues his wonderful stroke play. He misses a full toss from McClenaghan outside the off-stump but makes most of the next full toss as he strokes it over the off-side for a six.
But the Kiwi pacer gets revenge from the next delivery as Samson holes out a simple catch to the fielder at long-off.
Samson walks back after a wonderful innings of 76 from 46 balls, having hit seven fours and three sixes, which has kept Rajasthan in the game.
Karun Nair falls off the very next delivery caught behind by wicketkeeper Patel for seven.
Deepak Hooda avoids the hat-trick as he takes a single to the fielder in the deep on the off-side.
Mumbai on top at this stage as Rajasthan require 28 from 12 balls for victory.
23:27 Samson's half-century keeps Rajasthan in the hunt
Rajasthan 154-3 (17 ovs) vs Mumbai 187-4 | Scorecard
Malinga comes back and he proves to be a difficult customer to tackle for the two young Rajasthan batsmen -- Samson and Nair. Infact, Pollard at midwicket misses an easy chance for a run out with Nair well out of his crease after being sent back but the West Indian failed to gather the ball.
But Samson changes the script completely with two special shots. The fifth ball, short in length, is pulled handsomely over midwicket for a six and then plays an unbelievable paddle sweep off the last delivery for a four.
Malinga goes for 14 runs as Rajasthan stay in the hunt with 34 needed from the last three overs for victory.
Malinga comes back and he proves to be a difficult customer to tackle for the two young Rajasthan batsmen -- Samson and Nair. Infact, Pollard at midwicket misses an easy chance for a run out with Nair well out of his crease after being sent back but the West Indian failed to gather the ball.
But Samson changes the script completely with two special shots. The fifth ball, short in length, is pulled handsomely over midwicket for a six and then plays an unbelievable paddle sweep off the last delivery for a four.
Malinga goes for 14 runs as Rajasthan stay in the hunt with 34 needed from the last three overs for victory.
23:20
Rajasthan 140-3 (16 ovs) vs Mumbai 187-4 | Scorecard
Vinay Kumar comes back as new batsman Karun Nair pulls the second ball through square leg for a four to get off the mark in some style.
Samson flicks the fourth ball to midwicket for two runs before he pulls a slower bouncer through midwicket for a boundary, he was up in the air when he hit that ball and found the gap to perfection.
Vinay goes for 13 runs in that over as Rajasthan take their score to 140 for three in 16 overs, with 48 runs needed from 24 balls for victory.
Vinay Kumar comes back as new batsman Karun Nair pulls the second ball through square leg for a four to get off the mark in some style.
Samson flicks the fourth ball to midwicket for two runs before he pulls a slower bouncer through midwicket for a boundary, he was up in the air when he hit that ball and found the gap to perfection.
Vinay goes for 13 runs in that over as Rajasthan take their score to 140 for three in 16 overs, with 48 runs needed from 24 balls for victory.
23:17 Smith out for 23, Mumbai Indians on top
Rajasthan 127-3 (15 ovs) vs Mumbai 187-4 | Scorecard
McClenaghan comes back and gets the vital wicket of Smith, who slashes at a wide delivery but ends up giving Harbhajan at thirdman a simple catch to fall for 23.
Superb over from McClenaghan as he bowled three consecutive dot balls to Smith and then gave away a couple of singles to build the pressure.
Smith tried to hit his team out of trouble but failed to middle the delivery and ended up losing his wicket.
Rajasthan are 127 for three in 15 overs, with 61 needed from five overs for victory at an asking rate of 12.20.
Samson holds the key for Rajasthan, he is batting well on 50 from 35 balls.
McClenaghan comes back and gets the vital wicket of Smith, who slashes at a wide delivery but ends up giving Harbhajan at thirdman a simple catch to fall for 23.
Superb over from McClenaghan as he bowled three consecutive dot balls to Smith and then gave away a couple of singles to build the pressure.
Smith tried to hit his team out of trouble but failed to middle the delivery and ended up losing his wicket.
Rajasthan are 127 for three in 15 overs, with 61 needed from five overs for victory at an asking rate of 12.20.
Samson holds the key for Rajasthan, he is batting well on 50 from 35 balls.
23:03 Samson, Smith lift Rajasthan in middle overs
Rajasthan 115-2 (13 ovs) vs Mumbai 187-4 | Scorecard
Samson takes over the mantle after Watson's departure as he slogs Suchith over midwicket for a six to get 11 runs from the 11th over.
In the next over, he plays a delightful late cut playing it fine past the wicketkeeper for a four. Two balls later Smith slaps one through the covers for a four to get another 11 runs from the over.
Malinga, who has bowled just one over, comes back for his second spell. Samson takes a single from the first ball before Smith turns it square on the leg side for two runs but only six runs come from the over.
After 13 overs Rajasthan are 115 for two, with another 73 runs needed from the remaining seven overs for victory.
Samson is looking good on 44 from 31 balls, while Smith has made 18 from 13 balls.
Samson takes over the mantle after Watson's departure as he slogs Suchith over midwicket for a six to get 11 runs from the 11th over.
In the next over, he plays a delightful late cut playing it fine past the wicketkeeper for a four. Two balls later Smith slaps one through the covers for a four to get another 11 runs from the over.
Malinga, who has bowled just one over, comes back for his second spell. Samson takes a single from the first ball before Smith turns it square on the leg side for two runs but only six runs come from the over.
After 13 overs Rajasthan are 115 for two, with another 73 runs needed from the remaining seven overs for victory.
Samson is looking good on 44 from 31 balls, while Smith has made 18 from 13 balls.
22:54 Watson out for 28, Rajasthan lose 2nd wicket
Rajasthan 87-2 (10 ovs) vs Mumbai 187-4 | Scorecard
Suchith bowls a leg side wide as Parthiv fails to stop it cleanly and gives away three wides. Samson flicks the fourth ball on the leg side for two runs and picks a single from the next ball as seven runs come from the over.
Experienced spinner Harbhajan Singh comes into the attack. Samson sweeps the second ball on the leg side for two runs and repeats the shot off the last delivery for a boundary as nine come from the over.
Suchith makes the crucial breakthrough the wicket of Watson, who goes to play the cut shot but misses and is bowled for 28.
Samson plays a late cut which goes to the vacant thirdman region for three runs and new batsman Steven Smith pulls the last ball for a four.
Just five runs from Harbhajan's second over as Rajasthan reach 87 for two at the halfway stage, needing 101 runs from 60 balls for victory.
Suchith bowls a leg side wide as Parthiv fails to stop it cleanly and gives away three wides. Samson flicks the fourth ball on the leg side for two runs and picks a single from the next ball as seven runs come from the over.
Experienced spinner Harbhajan Singh comes into the attack. Samson sweeps the second ball on the leg side for two runs and repeats the shot off the last delivery for a boundary as nine come from the over.
Suchith makes the crucial breakthrough the wicket of Watson, who goes to play the cut shot but misses and is bowled for 28.
Samson plays a late cut which goes to the vacant thirdman region for three runs and new batsman Steven Smith pulls the last ball for a four.
Just five runs from Harbhajan's second over as Rajasthan reach 87 for two at the halfway stage, needing 101 runs from 60 balls for victory.
22:31 Rajasthan off to a flier despite Rahane's wicket
Rajasthan 55-1 (6 ovs) vs Mumbai 187-4 | Scorecard
Left-arm spinner Jagadeesha Suchith comes into the attack. He makes a good start, bowling four straight dot balls to Watson. But he drops the fifth ball short and Watson is quick to rock back and pull it over midwicket for a six. The last ball is again short but this time it is pulled along the ground through square leg for a four as 10 runs come from the over.
Vinay slips down the leg side as Samson flicks it fine on the leg side for a four as Rajasthan race to 55 for one in six overs, with Watson on 26 from 17 balls and Samson on nine from seven balls.
Left-arm spinner Jagadeesha Suchith comes into the attack. He makes a good start, bowling four straight dot balls to Watson. But he drops the fifth ball short and Watson is quick to rock back and pull it over midwicket for a six. The last ball is again short but this time it is pulled along the ground through square leg for a four as 10 runs come from the over.
Vinay slips down the leg side as Samson flicks it fine on the leg side for a four as Rajasthan race to 55 for one in six overs, with Watson on 26 from 17 balls and Samson on nine from seven balls.
22:23
Rajasthan 39-1 (4 ovs) vs Mumbai 187-4 | Scorecard
R Vinay Kumar comes into the attack in place of Malinga, who bowls just one over with the new ball.
Vinay strikes with his very first delivery with the wicket of Rahnae, who is caught on the off-side for 16. He came down the track to the pacer and tried to hit straight but got a thick outside edge which was taken by Rayudu at point.
The next ball is short and wide as Watson punches it through point for a four and takes a single two balls later.
The Royals captain has a close shave as he is sent back by Sanju Samson and has to dive to beat the direct hit from the fielder at midwicket and Rajasthan also profit as the ball deflects off the stumps and goes for four overthrows.
R Vinay Kumar comes into the attack in place of Malinga, who bowls just one over with the new ball.
Vinay strikes with his very first delivery with the wicket of Rahnae, who is caught on the off-side for 16. He came down the track to the pacer and tried to hit straight but got a thick outside edge which was taken by Rayudu at point.
The next ball is short and wide as Watson punches it through point for a four and takes a single two balls later.
The Royals captain has a close shave as he is sent back by Sanju Samson and has to dive to beat the direct hit from the fielder at midwicket and Rajasthan also profit as the ball deflects off the stumps and goes for four overthrows.
22:17 Rahane out for 16, Rajasthan lose 1st wicket
Rajasthan 30-0 (3 ovs) vs Mumbai 187-4 | Scorecard
Lasith Malinga to bowl the second over. He beats Rahane with one that moves away slightly and goes past the edge of the bat. Rahane is looking very tentative at the start but he eases some nerves as he flicks a full delivery from Malinga through midwicket for a four and keeps the strike with a single from the last ball.
Rahane goes after a wide delivery from McClenaghan but gets a thick outside edge for a single to the thirdman region. The next ball is short as Watson pulls it powerfully over midwicket for a six.
The pacer bowls a short delivery which flies over Watson and is called a wide. Four more runs from the remaining four deliveries as Rajasthan race to 30 for no loss in three overs.
Lasith Malinga to bowl the second over. He beats Rahane with one that moves away slightly and goes past the edge of the bat. Rahane is looking very tentative at the start but he eases some nerves as he flicks a full delivery from Malinga through midwicket for a four and keeps the strike with a single from the last ball.
Rahane goes after a wide delivery from McClenaghan but gets a thick outside edge for a single to the thirdman region. The next ball is short as Watson pulls it powerfully over midwicket for a six.
The pacer bowls a short delivery which flies over Watson and is called a wide. Four more runs from the remaining four deliveries as Rajasthan race to 30 for no loss in three overs.
22:06
Rajasthan 9-0 (1 ov) vs Mumbai 187-4 | Scorecard
Left-armer Mitchell McClenaghan to bowl the first over. He starts with a leg side wide to Ajinkya Rahane before the right-hander takes a single to fine leg.
Watson also gets off the mark with a single before Rahane gets an inside edge that goes past his stumps for a four.
Rahane looks to pull a short ball but gets a top edge which is dropped by Jagadeesha Suchith at square leg. That was a sitter and all of Mumbai players were on their way to celebrate but were left in shock at that miss.
Watson goes for a big drive off the last ball but is beaten as McClenagahan ends a good first over.
Left-armer Mitchell McClenaghan to bowl the first over. He starts with a leg side wide to Ajinkya Rahane before the right-hander takes a single to fine leg.
Watson also gets off the mark with a single before Rahane gets an inside edge that goes past his stumps for a four.
Rahane looks to pull a short ball but gets a top edge which is dropped by Jagadeesha Suchith at square leg. That was a sitter and all of Mumbai players were on their way to celebrate but were left in shock at that miss.
Watson goes for a big drive off the last ball but is beaten as McClenagahan ends a good first over.
21:47 Rayudu blasts 27-ball 53 to lift Mumbai Indians to 187
Mumbai 187-4 (20 ovs) vs Rajasthan | Scorecard
Another good over and Mumbai could well cross the 200-run mark or get close to it.
Theron, who has struggled in this game, comes back to bowl the final over.
Two singles from the first two balls before Pollard blasts the third ball square on the leg side for a four.
Theron attempts a slower ball as Pollard miscues it behind the stumps and wicketkeeper Samson judges a high catch to perfection.
Pollard falls after scoring 24 from 14 balls, having added 61 runs from 30 balls for the fifth wicket with Rayudu.
Rayudu completes his half-century in some style from the last ball of the innings as he steers a short ball over short thirdman for a four.
He finishes unbeaten on a superb innings of 53 from 27 balls, having hit four fours and three sixes.
Mumbai took apart the Rajasthan bowlers towards the end, hammering 61 runs from the last four overs.
Another good over and Mumbai could well cross the 200-run mark or get close to it.
Theron, who has struggled in this game, comes back to bowl the final over.
Two singles from the first two balls before Pollard blasts the third ball square on the leg side for a four.
Theron attempts a slower ball as Pollard miscues it behind the stumps and wicketkeeper Samson judges a high catch to perfection.
Pollard falls after scoring 24 from 14 balls, having added 61 runs from 30 balls for the fifth wicket with Rayudu.
Rayudu completes his half-century in some style from the last ball of the innings as he steers a short ball over short thirdman for a four.
He finishes unbeaten on a superb innings of 53 from 27 balls, having hit four fours and three sixes.
Mumbai took apart the Rajasthan bowlers towards the end, hammering 61 runs from the last four overs.
21:42 Rayudu's attack lifts Mumbai Indians
Mumbai 175-4 (19 ovs) vs Rajasthan | Scorecard
Watson comes back as he starts with a full toss which Rayudu hits behind square on the leg side for a four. Three more singles before Pollard pulls a short ball over midwicket for a six to raise Mumbai's 150.
The last ball is a high full toss which Pollard somehow manages to hit between fine leg and square leg for a four. To add to Watson's pain the umpires call it a no-ball for a high full toss and the bowler apologises to the tall West Indian.
He hits the last ball to the fine leg region as the fielder makes a good stop to keep it down to two as Watson goes for 20 runs in his third over, and has conceded a total of 36 runs.
Southee comes back, to bowl his fourth and final over. Rayudu smashes the second ball over the covers for a four and launches the fifth ball over midwicket for a six. The last ball is again short and wide as Rayudu blasts it over the covers for a four to get 16 runs from the over.
Mumbai have been on the attack in the last few overs, having slammed 49 runs from the last three overs.
Watson comes back as he starts with a full toss which Rayudu hits behind square on the leg side for a four. Three more singles before Pollard pulls a short ball over midwicket for a six to raise Mumbai's 150.
The last ball is a high full toss which Pollard somehow manages to hit between fine leg and square leg for a four. To add to Watson's pain the umpires call it a no-ball for a high full toss and the bowler apologises to the tall West Indian.
He hits the last ball to the fine leg region as the fielder makes a good stop to keep it down to two as Watson goes for 20 runs in his third over, and has conceded a total of 36 runs.
Southee comes back, to bowl his fourth and final over. Rayudu smashes the second ball over the covers for a four and launches the fifth ball over midwicket for a six. The last ball is again short and wide as Rayudu blasts it over the covers for a four to get 16 runs from the over.
Mumbai have been on the attack in the last few overs, having slammed 49 runs from the last three overs.
21:30
Mumbai 139-4 (17 ovs) vs Rajasthan | Scorecard
Ankit to bowl his fourth and final over. Rayudu turns the first ball on the leg side for one before Kieron Pollard comes down the track and taps it on the leg side for another single.
Two more singles before Rayudu drives it to deep extra cover for two runs as Ankit ends with good figures of one for 29 in four overs.
Theron has struggled with the ball and he comes back to bowl his third over. Rayudu heaves the fifth ball high over midwicket for a six as it carries all the way into the second tier of the Sachin Tendulkar stand. That was a massive hit!
Theron has gone for 13 runs for combined figures of 38 runs in three overs as Mumbai finally look to lift the tempo in the final few overs.
Ankit to bowl his fourth and final over. Rayudu turns the first ball on the leg side for one before Kieron Pollard comes down the track and taps it on the leg side for another single.
Two more singles before Rayudu drives it to deep extra cover for two runs as Ankit ends with good figures of one for 29 in four overs.
Theron has struggled with the ball and he comes back to bowl his third over. Rayudu heaves the fifth ball high over midwicket for a six as it carries all the way into the second tier of the Sachin Tendulkar stand. That was a massive hit!
Theron has gone for 13 runs for combined figures of 38 runs in three overs as Mumbai finally look to lift the tempo in the final few overs.
21:17 Rohit falls for 27, Mumbai lose 4th wicket
Mumbai 120-4 (15 ovs) vs Rajasthan | Scorecard
Two local lads against each other as Kulkarni comes into the attack and facing him is his Ranji team mate Rohit.
Rohit pulls the fourth ball over midwicket for a six but the bowler gets revenge off the very next delivery. Rohit attempts the paddle scoop but is caught by Ankit at fine leg on the edge of the circle.
The trend of Mumbai batsmen giving their wickets away after getting off to good starts continue. This time it is their captain Rohit, who falls after scoring 27 from 21 balls as Mumbai are reduced to 120 for four in 15 overs.
Two local lads against each other as Kulkarni comes into the attack and facing him is his Ranji team mate Rohit.
Rohit pulls the fourth ball over midwicket for a six but the bowler gets revenge off the very next delivery. Rohit attempts the paddle scoop but is caught by Ankit at fine leg on the edge of the circle.
The trend of Mumbai batsmen giving their wickets away after getting off to good starts continue. This time it is their captain Rohit, who falls after scoring 27 from 21 balls as Mumbai are reduced to 120 for four in 15 overs.
21:12
Mumbai 112-3 (14 ovs) vs Rajasthan | Scorecard
Left-arm spinner Ankit to continue. Rohit punches the second delivery in the gap through the covers but the fielder at long-off does well to run to his left and stop the four as just two runs come from it.
Five more singles as seven runs come from it as Anit continues to be tight.
Theron is back as Rajasthan continue to rotate their bowlers from the other end by giving their pacers one over spells.
Another tight over as just four singles come from it and Rohit is beaten off the last ball.
Anit is taken off after taking one for 23 in three overs and he makes way for Binny.
A single from the first ball takes Mumbai past the 100-run mark, in the 14th over.
Rohit plays a cracking drive through the covers for a four off the third ball as the fielder in the deep fails to stop and dives right over it.
Two balls later he attempts the paddle but fails to connect and gets a leg bye.
Rayudu lofts the last ball over long-on where Steve Smith makes a diving effort but is unable to prevent that from going over the ropes for a six as Mumbai reach 112 for three in 14 overs.
Left-arm spinner Ankit to continue. Rohit punches the second delivery in the gap through the covers but the fielder at long-off does well to run to his left and stop the four as just two runs come from it.
Five more singles as seven runs come from it as Anit continues to be tight.
Theron is back as Rajasthan continue to rotate their bowlers from the other end by giving their pacers one over spells.
Another tight over as just four singles come from it and Rohit is beaten off the last ball.
Anit is taken off after taking one for 23 in three overs and he makes way for Binny.
A single from the first ball takes Mumbai past the 100-run mark, in the 14th over.
Rohit plays a cracking drive through the covers for a four off the third ball as the fielder in the deep fails to stop and dives right over it.
Two balls later he attempts the paddle but fails to connect and gets a leg bye.
Rayudu lofts the last ball over long-on where Steve Smith makes a diving effort but is unable to prevent that from going over the ropes for a six as Mumbai reach 112 for three in 14 overs.
20:59 Chand out for 13 as Mumbai stumble after a good start
Mumbai 88-3 (11 ovs) vs Rajasthan | Scorecard
Kiwi pacer Southee comes back and he strikes with the wicket of Chand. The youngster takes on a short ball from the pacer but mishits it on the leg side offering a simple catch to Binny, who takes a few steps to his right at mid-on and completes it.
A poor shot from Chand as he walks back for 13 to leave Mumbai in a bit of trouble.
The next ball is short as Rohit pulls it fine on the leg side for his first boundary.
Kiwi pacer Southee comes back and he strikes with the wicket of Chand. The youngster takes on a short ball from the pacer but mishits it on the leg side offering a simple catch to Binny, who takes a few steps to his right at mid-on and completes it.
A poor shot from Chand as he walks back for 13 to leave Mumbai in a bit of trouble.
The next ball is short as Rohit pulls it fine on the leg side for his first boundary.
20:52 Simmons out for 38, Mumbai lose 2nd wicket
Mumbai 81-2 (10 ovs) vs Rajasthan | Scorecard
Watson comes back as Simmons goes after the Royals skipper as he pulls the second ball over midwicket for a four. He lofts the next ball over mid-on and it goes all the way for a six as 13 runs come from the over.
But yet again Mumbai lose a wicket just when they were starting to threaten. Simmons to play the sweep but misses and is trapped leg before wicket after a good innings of 38 from 31 balls.
Infact, Simmons was unlucky to be given out as the umpire missed a clear inside edge.
Captain Rohit Sharma is the new batsman and he gets off the mark with a single. Chand plays a lovely drive through the covers off the last ball to end the over with a four.
Mumbai are 81 for two in 10 overs with Chand on 13 and Rohit on two.
Watson comes back as Simmons goes after the Royals skipper as he pulls the second ball over midwicket for a four. He lofts the next ball over mid-on and it goes all the way for a six as 13 runs come from the over.
But yet again Mumbai lose a wicket just when they were starting to threaten. Simmons to play the sweep but misses and is trapped leg before wicket after a good innings of 38 from 31 balls.
Infact, Simmons was unlucky to be given out as the umpire missed a clear inside edge.
Captain Rohit Sharma is the new batsman and he gets off the mark with a single. Chand plays a lovely drive through the covers off the last ball to end the over with a four.
Mumbai are 81 for two in 10 overs with Chand on 13 and Rohit on two.
20:48 Mumbai off to a good start despite Parthiv's wicket
Mumbai 60-1 (8 ovs) vs Rajasthan | Scorecard
Rajasthan captain Shane Watson comes into the attack. He makes a tidy start, conceding just four singles as Mumbai reach 47 for one after six overs, scoring at 7.83 runs in the Powerplay while losing just one wicket.
Double change by the visitors as Kulkarni is taken off despite taking a wicket in his previous over and he makes way for Stuart Binny.
Mumbai seem to have cut down on their attacking approach and content to deal in singles at the moment as they pick five from Binny's first over.
Just one over from Watson before he brings in left-arm spinner Ankit Sharma. Chand takes a single from the first ball before Simmons pulls the fourth ball over midwicket for a four. Sensible cricket from the West Indian as he taps the next ball on the leg side and picks up two runs before taking a single from the last to retain strike.
Mumbai are 60 for one in eight overs with Simmons on 27 from 25 balls and Chand on six.
Rajasthan captain Shane Watson comes into the attack. He makes a tidy start, conceding just four singles as Mumbai reach 47 for one after six overs, scoring at 7.83 runs in the Powerplay while losing just one wicket.
Double change by the visitors as Kulkarni is taken off despite taking a wicket in his previous over and he makes way for Stuart Binny.
Mumbai seem to have cut down on their attacking approach and content to deal in singles at the moment as they pick five from Binny's first over.
Just one over from Watson before he brings in left-arm spinner Ankit Sharma. Chand takes a single from the first ball before Simmons pulls the fourth ball over midwicket for a four. Sensible cricket from the West Indian as he taps the next ball on the leg side and picks up two runs before taking a single from the last to retain strike.
Mumbai are 60 for one in eight overs with Simmons on 27 from 25 balls and Chand on six.
20:28 Mumbai Indians lose Parthiv after a good start
Mumbai 43-1 (5 ovs) vs Rajasthan | Scorecard
Change of ends for Kulkarni and the move works as he gets the wicket of Parthiv to check Mumbai's charge.
Simmons had hit the second ball of the over for a four before the pacer struck three balls later to grab the vital breakthrough for Royals.
Parthiv smashed one straight back but the pacer managed to hold on to a tough catch on his follow through.
Parthiv walks back after a quick 23 from 14 balls, having hit five fours as Mumbai are reduced to 43 for one in five overs.
Change of ends for Kulkarni and the move works as he gets the wicket of Parthiv to check Mumbai's charge.
Simmons had hit the second ball of the over for a four before the pacer struck three balls later to grab the vital breakthrough for Royals.
Parthiv smashed one straight back but the pacer managed to hold on to a tough catch on his follow through.
Parthiv walks back after a quick 23 from 14 balls, having hit five fours as Mumbai are reduced to 43 for one in five overs.
20:26
Mumbai 38-0 (4 ovs) vs Rajasthan | Scorecard
Southee to continue as Simmons takes a quick single from the second ball and gets an extra run courtesy of an overthrow. Parthiv flicks the last ball fine on the leg side and gets a boundary to end the third over.
Rusty Theron comes into the attack after just one over for Kulkarni with the new ball. Patel slashes the second ball through the point region for a four and two balls later repeats the shot for another boundary as Mumbai Indians race to 38 for no loss in four overs.
Southee to continue as Simmons takes a quick single from the second ball and gets an extra run courtesy of an overthrow. Parthiv flicks the last ball fine on the leg side and gets a boundary to end the third over.
Rusty Theron comes into the attack after just one over for Kulkarni with the new ball. Patel slashes the second ball through the point region for a four and two balls later repeats the shot for another boundary as Mumbai Indians race to 38 for no loss in four overs.
20:18 Mumbai Indians off to a good start vs Rajasthan
Mumbai 18-0 (2 ovs) vs Rajasthan | Scorecard
Dhawal Kulkarni, who plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket, will bowl the second over for Rajasthan. Simmons turns the first ball on the leg side for two runs and steals a bye after wicketkeeper Samson fails to cleanly stop a leg side wide.
Parthiv gets off the mark as he smashes a short wide delivery from Kulkarni square on the off-side for a four. He gets a leading edge off the next delivery as he looks to turn it on the leg side but it goes in the gap through the off-side for a four.
13 runs from the over as Mumbai reach 18 for no loss in two overs.
Dhawal Kulkarni, who plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket, will bowl the second over for Rajasthan. Simmons turns the first ball on the leg side for two runs and steals a bye after wicketkeeper Samson fails to cleanly stop a leg side wide.
Parthiv gets off the mark as he smashes a short wide delivery from Kulkarni square on the off-side for a four. He gets a leading edge off the next delivery as he looks to turn it on the leg side but it goes in the gap through the off-side for a four.
13 runs from the over as Mumbai reach 18 for no loss in two overs.
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Mumbai 5-0 (1 ov) vs Rajasthan | Scorecard
Lendl Simmons and Parthiv Patel to open the batting for hosts Mumbai Indians, while Tim Southee will bowl the first over.
Simmons (0) gets a lifeline as wicketkeeper Sanju Samson drops a straightforward chance off the second delivery. Two balls later, the West Indian chips down the track and lofts Southee over the covers for a boundary to get Mumbai off the mark before taking a single from the next ball.
The last ball is a beauty as Parthiv looks to drive one through the off-side but is beaten.
Lendl Simmons and Parthiv Patel to open the batting for hosts Mumbai Indians, while Tim Southee will bowl the first over.
Simmons (0) gets a lifeline as wicketkeeper Sanju Samson drops a straightforward chance off the second delivery. Two balls later, the West Indian chips down the track and lofts Southee over the covers for a boundary to get Mumbai off the mark before taking a single from the next ball.
The last ball is a beauty as Parthiv looks to drive one through the off-side but is beaten.
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Mumbai Indians, who have won their last two games, are desperate to continue their winning momentum. They are seventh in the points table with four points from seven games and desperately need a victory to keep their hopes afloat.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan would be glad to finally have a match after two consecutive wash outs. They are second in the standings with 12 points from nine games.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan would be glad to finally have a match after two consecutive wash outs. They are second in the standings with 12 points from nine games.
19:39 Rajasthan win toss, elect to bowl vs Mumbai
Welcome to the coverage of the 32nd match of the Indian Premier League between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Friday.
Rajasthan captain Shane Watson has won the toss and elected to bowl.
The visitors have made two changes with all-rounder Juan Theron coming in for James Faulkner, while left-arm spinner Ankit Sharma replaces leg-spinner Pravin Tambe.
Mumbai have retained the same playing eleven which beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous match.
Rajasthan captain Shane Watson has won the toss and elected to bowl.
The visitors have made two changes with all-rounder Juan Theron coming in for James Faulkner, while left-arm spinner Ankit Sharma replaces leg-spinner Pravin Tambe.
Mumbai have retained the same playing eleven which beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous match.
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A clinical performance from Delhi Daredevils has helped them beat Kings XI Punjab by 9 wickets.
After restricting them to 118-8, Delhi openers put on a century stand to defy Kings XI bowlers of creating an upset win.
Shreyas Iyer and Mayank Agarwal hit half-centuries to ensure Delhi jump up to fourth spot in the points table.
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Shreyas Iyer struck a 31-ball half-century to put Delhi on the front foot. The Delhi opener barely looked in trouble and took on the pacers up front.
He smashed his Ranji mate Shardul Thakur for a boundary and a couple of sixes.
He was also impressive in taking quick singles.
His partner Mayank Agarwal too has been impressive in the chase so far and is closing in on yet another half-century.
But just as we speak, Iyer departs, perishing to a short ball from Shardul.
Iyer looking to end the game quickly was caught in the deep by Axar Patel
At the end of 13 overs, Delhi were 112-1.
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Axar Patel now comes into the attack as Shreyas Iyes pulls him for a single.
Mayank Agarwal collects a single too to keep the strike rotating.
It's all single this over as Iyer, who is struggling to get his timing, picks up a single.
After 8 overs Delhi were 55-0. Delhi still need 62 runs from 64 balls.
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Anureet Singh continues his second over as Mayank Agarwal clips off his pads for a boundary.
Another inswinger, but Agarwal takes a quick single through the leg side.
Shreyas Iyer picks up a single courtesy off a over-throw.
Agarwal plays one down the leg side, luckily for Kings XI George Bailey gets a hand on to it.
After 6 overs, Delhi were 41-0. Iyer is on 22, while Agarwal is on 16.
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Delhi Daredevils are off to a flying start in the chase. Shreyas Iyer, who has been impressive for Delhi took on Shardul Thakur smashing him for a couple of sixes and a boundary.
Delhi were 23-0 after 3 overs.
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A brilliant 4-20 from Nathan Coulter-Nile along with 2-17 from returning Zaheer Khan, helped Delhi restrict Kings XI Punjab to 118-8.
Kings XI Punjab got off to worst possible start after JP Duminy won the toss and elected to field first.
Zaheer removed Virender Sehwag off the second ball of the innings.
Duminy himself had Shaun Marsh walking back for 5 after he was adjudged LBW.
Coulter-Nile had Wriddiman Saha, David Miller, Axar Patel and Thisara Perera as Delhi bowlers never really allowed Kings XI batsmen to get any momentum.
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Nathan Coulter-Nile had David Miller ad Axar Patel walking back in the same over.
Patel was the first one to go, as he hit one straight down long-ons throat -- Mayank Agarwal.
Couple of balls later, Miller smashed one through the off side, but hit it straight to deep point.
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Three overs to go as Axar Patel picks up a single off an overthrow.
Good Yorker from Angelo Mathews, restricts the runs to one.
100 up for Kings XI as Patel picks up a quick single.
This is good bowling from Mathews as it's been all singles this over so far.
A single to end the over as Kings XI were 102-6. Miller is on 41, while Patel is on 22.
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David Miller and Axar Patel are looking to counter-attack Delhi bowlers, who have been dominant so far.
Miller took on Angelo Mathews and struck him for couple of boundaries, while Patel lofted Tahir over his head for a maximum.
At the end of 15 overs, Kings XI were 74-6.
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It's a steady procession of wickets as Thisara Perera is the one to make the long way back to the pavillion for 3.
Perera was undone by a short delivery from Nathan Coulter-Nile and was smartly held by Saurbah Tiwary at deep square leg.
Kings XI were 46-6 after 10 overs.
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Amit Mishra strikes in his first over as he removed well-set George Bailey for 18.
Bailey looking to sweep Mishra, missed a straighter one and was adjudged LBW.
Kings XI were 37-5 after 8 overs.
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It's a dream start for Zaheer Khan as he had the other opener Manan Vohra walking back to the pavillion for 1.
Vohra looking to be aggressive against Zaheer chipped down the track, only to edge it to Kedar Jhadav.
Nathan Coulter-Nile further dented Kings XI as he had Wriddiman Saha caught behind by Jhadav to leave the visitors reeling at 11-4 after 4 overs.
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JP Duminy to open the bowling with Zaheer Khan and he strikes!!!!
Duminy had Marsh walking back -- adjudged LBW for 5. Good start this for Delhi.
Wriddhiman Saha now in the middle and he gets off the mark with a single off through long on.
Manan Vohra too gets off the mark with a single.
Kings XI were 9-2 after 2 overs.
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Zaheer Khan has the ball in his hands and he will be bowling to Virender Sehwag.
First up is a uppish shot from Sehwag -- lucky to get away with a couple.
Next up Zaheer has his man as he had Sehwag caught by Angelo Mathews who was stationed at short point.
Shaun Marsh gets off the mark with a crisp cover drive.
At the end of 1 over Kings XI were 6-1.
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Welcome to the updates of the IPL game between Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab here at the Feroz Shah Kotla.
Delhi has had a mixed IPL season so far and are placed sixth in the table, while Kings XI Punjab are at the bottom of the table.
The news from the middle is that Delhi Daredevils have won the toss and have elected to bowl first.
The good news for Delhi is Zaheer Khan is back to lead the bowling attack.
Saurbh Tiwary too included in place of Shabaz Nadeem.
Kings XI too have made three changes. Viru returns, while Thisara Perrera and Shadul Thakur get their first game of IPL.
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