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23:49 Mumbai demolish CSK to claim second IPL title
MUMBAI WIN BY 41 RUNS!!!
Chennai 161-8 (20 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Vinay Kumar to bowl the final over with 63 needed for victory. Mohit takes two runs from the second ball before he heaves the third over the off-side for a six.
He has another go but this time it goes off the outside half of the bat over thirdman for two runs to bring up CSK's 150.
Mohit throws his bat at the fifth delivery as he smashes it over the covers for another six.
He top edges the next ball as it goes over the keeper for a four but the Mumbai players have started their celebrations.
Mumbai register a convincing 41-run victory to claim their second IPL title.
MUMBAI WIN BY 41 RUNS!!!
Chennai 161-8 (20 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Vinay Kumar to bowl the final over with 63 needed for victory. Mohit takes two runs from the second ball before he heaves the third over the off-side for a six.
He has another go but this time it goes off the outside half of the bat over thirdman for two runs to bring up CSK's 150.
Mohit throws his bat at the fifth delivery as he smashes it over the covers for another six.
He top edges the next ball as it goes over the keeper for a four but the Mumbai players have started their celebrations.
Mumbai register a convincing 41-run victory to claim their second IPL title.
23:44
Chennai 140-8 (19 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
McClengahan comes back, to bowl his fourth and final over.
Ashwin has a huge swing but holes out to Suchith at deep midwicket to perish for two as the flow of wickets continue.
No hope for CSK even if they hit the remaining 10 deliveries for a six, with 66 needed for victory.
McClenaghan bowls a full toss which Jadeja flicks to fine leg for a single.
The two teams just going through the motions as CSK's batsmen, Jadeja and Mohit Sharma, playing the singles.
McClenaghan ends his spell with a quick bouncer which beats Mohit. The Kiwi pacer finishes with excellent figures of three for 25 in four overs.
Chennai 140-8 (19 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
McClengahan comes back, to bowl his fourth and final over.
Ashwin has a huge swing but holes out to Suchith at deep midwicket to perish for two as the flow of wickets continue.
No hope for CSK even if they hit the remaining 10 deliveries for a six, with 66 needed for victory.
McClenaghan bowls a full toss which Jadeja flicks to fine leg for a single.
The two teams just going through the motions as CSK's batsmen, Jadeja and Mohit Sharma, playing the singles.
McClenaghan ends his spell with a quick bouncer which beats Mohit. The Kiwi pacer finishes with excellent figures of three for 25 in four overs.
23:38 CSK struggle with the bat, Mumbai inch closer to title
Chennai 137-7 (18 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Malinga to bowl his fourth and final over. Negi is beaten all ends up by the slower ball from Malinga, as he gets the leading edge trying to playing it on the leg side and is caught at point for three.
Three singles from the last three balls as Malinga finishes with superb figures of two for 25 in four overs.
Chennai 137-7 (18 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Malinga to bowl his fourth and final over. Negi is beaten all ends up by the slower ball from Malinga, as he gets the leading edge trying to playing it on the leg side and is caught at point for three.
Three singles from the last three balls as Malinga finishes with superb figures of two for 25 in four overs.
23:32
Chennai 132-6 (17 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
The match seems well out of CSK's reach with 78 needed from the last four overs for victory.
Faf throws his bat at a wide delivery from Vinay but is caught in the covers for one as the wickets continue to tumble for Chennai.
Ravindra Jadeja gets off the mark with a boundary, nudging the first ball through the fine leg region.
Seven runs from the over leave CSK with 71 to get from the three overs for victory.
Chennai 132-6 (17 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
The match seems well out of CSK's reach with 78 needed from the last four overs for victory.
Faf throws his bat at a wide delivery from Vinay but is caught in the covers for one as the wickets continue to tumble for Chennai.
Ravindra Jadeja gets off the mark with a boundary, nudging the first ball through the fine leg region.
Seven runs from the over leave CSK with 71 to get from the three overs for victory.
23:27 Dhoni bowled for 18 as Mumbai inch closer to title
Chennai 125-5 (16 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
The task not getting any easier for CSK as Malinga comes back for his second spell.
Pawan Negi takes a single from the first ball before Dhoni smashes a full delivery down the ground over long-on for a six.
Malinga hits the stumps at the non-striker's end with his knee before delivering the ball and the umpires promptly rule it a no-ball.
Malinga ends any hopes that CSK might have had with the wicket of Dhoni, who swings at a yorker but misses as the ball goes off the pads on to the stumps.
Dhoni walks back for 18 as CSK are reduced to 124 for five in the 16th over.
Chennai 125-5 (16 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
The task not getting any easier for CSK as Malinga comes back for his second spell.
Pawan Negi takes a single from the first ball before Dhoni smashes a full delivery down the ground over long-on for a six.
Malinga hits the stumps at the non-striker's end with his knee before delivering the ball and the umpires promptly rule it a no-ball.
Malinga ends any hopes that CSK might have had with the wicket of Dhoni, who swings at a yorker but misses as the ball goes off the pads on to the stumps.
Dhoni walks back for 18 as CSK are reduced to 124 for five in the 16th over.
23:21 Bravo fails with the bat as CSK continue to slip
Chennai 112-4 (15 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
McClenaghan comes back as Bravo greets him with a huge shot back over his head, for a six. However, he is beaten off the next as the Kiwi pacer slants one across the right-hander.
He throws his bat at the next but ends up hitting it straight into the hands of the fielder on the thirdman fence.
Bravo walks back after scoring nine as the match continues to drift further away from CSK's grasp.
Dhoni pulls the fifth ball for a four through the leg side but just 10 runs come from the over, with the required run rate touching 18 runs per over now.
After 15 overs CSK have reached 112 for four with another 91 runs needed from the last five over for victory.
Chennai 112-4 (15 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
McClenaghan comes back as Bravo greets him with a huge shot back over his head, for a six. However, he is beaten off the next as the Kiwi pacer slants one across the right-hander.
He throws his bat at the next but ends up hitting it straight into the hands of the fielder on the thirdman fence.
Bravo walks back after scoring nine as the match continues to drift further away from CSK's grasp.
Dhoni pulls the fifth ball for a four through the leg side but just 10 runs come from the over, with the required run rate touching 18 runs per over now.
After 15 overs CSK have reached 112 for four with another 91 runs needed from the last five over for victory.
23:13 Raina dismissed for 28, CSK in trouble
Chennai 102-3 (14 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
The ball is not coming on to the bat and the batsmen are struggling to get the big hits away.
Harbhajan to bowl out here, as he continues for his fourth and final over.
Raina succumbs to the pressure as he comes down the track but fails to connect and Parthiv completes an easy stumping.
Raina falls for 28 as CSK's hopes also fade big time after being reduced to 99 for three, in the 14th over.
This is the first time in the eight editions of the IPL that Raina has not managed to score 400 runs in the tournament.
Dwayne Bravo turns the fourth ball fine on the leg side for two runs to get off the mark and retain strike with a single from the last ball.
Harbhajan ends with good figures of two for 34 in four overs to play a big role in keep CSK quiet in the middle overs.
Chennai 102-3 (14 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
The ball is not coming on to the bat and the batsmen are struggling to get the big hits away.
Harbhajan to bowl out here, as he continues for his fourth and final over.
Raina succumbs to the pressure as he comes down the track but fails to connect and Parthiv completes an easy stumping.
Raina falls for 28 as CSK's hopes also fade big time after being reduced to 99 for three, in the 14th over.
This is the first time in the eight editions of the IPL that Raina has not managed to score 400 runs in the tournament.
Dwayne Bravo turns the fourth ball fine on the leg side for two runs to get off the mark and retain strike with a single from the last ball.
Harbhajan ends with good figures of two for 34 in four overs to play a big role in keep CSK quiet in the middle overs.
23:07
Chennai 98-2 (13 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
With the wicket falling, Rohit takes the opportunity to get another over from Pandya, who will finish off his spell.
He starts with two dot balls to Dhoni, who gets the third ball to sweeper cover for two runs followed by a single.
Raina has a wild swing on the leg side but gets it off the bottom for two.
He ends the over with a boundary as CSK reach 98 for two in 13 overs with another 105 needed from seven overs for victory.
Chennai 98-2 (13 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
With the wicket falling, Rohit takes the opportunity to get another over from Pandya, who will finish off his spell.
He starts with two dot balls to Dhoni, who gets the third ball to sweeper cover for two runs followed by a single.
Raina has a wild swing on the leg side but gets it off the bottom for two.
He ends the over with a boundary as CSK reach 98 for two in 13 overs with another 105 needed from seven overs for victory.
23:03 Smith out for 57, Mumbai Indians in control
Chennai 89-2 (12 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Smith looking to break free as he swings Harbhajan's fourth ball over midwicket for a four.
But the experienced off-spinner gets revenge with the wicket of Smith, who looks to play the sweep but misses and is caught right in front of the stumps.
Smith made 57 from 48 balls but at no stage in his innings did he get going, which resulted in CSK struggling to lift the tempo.
Chennai 89-2 (12 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Smith looking to break free as he swings Harbhajan's fourth ball over midwicket for a four.
But the experienced off-spinner gets revenge with the wicket of Smith, who looks to play the sweep but misses and is caught right in front of the stumps.
Smith made 57 from 48 balls but at no stage in his innings did he get going, which resulted in CSK struggling to lift the tempo.
22:57 Smith hits half-century but Mumbai on top
Chennai 81-1 (11 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Pandey continues as Smith pulls the first ball through midwicket for a four and Raina repeats the shot but through fine leg for the same result.
Raina survives a close shout for LBW before Smith steers the last ball past point for a four to raise his fifty, from 45 balls.
Pandya concedes 14 runs in his third over, for figures of 27 in three overs.
Chennai 81-1 (11 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Pandey continues as Smith pulls the first ball through midwicket for a four and Raina repeats the shot but through fine leg for the same result.
Raina survives a close shout for LBW before Smith steers the last ball past point for a four to raise his fifty, from 45 balls.
Pandya concedes 14 runs in his third over, for figures of 27 in three overs.
22:52
Chennai 67-1 (10 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Pandya comes up with a quick bouncer to Raina, who mishits the pull shot as Simmons at deep square leg fails to pick up the ball and misses a possible opportunity to take the catch.
He attempts another quick bouncer to Smith, who is unable to make connection but two balls later he slaps a full delivery through the covers for a four.
Smith is struck on the pads off the fifth ball but the huge appeal for LBW is turned down.
Another good over from Pandya, giving away seven, the same as in his first.
Harbhajan bowls it slightly slower and gives a bit of flight as Smith looks to slog sweep but misses. He tries to reverse the next ball but it falls short of Vinay at short thirdman.
Raina spoils what could have been a good over as he lofts the last ball over midwicket for a six.
At the halfway stage, CSK are 67 for one with another 136 needed from the remaining 10 overs for victory.
Smith has struggled to lift the momentum, scoring 43 from 42 balls, while Raina has made 16 from 10 balls.
Chennai 67-1 (10 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Pandya comes up with a quick bouncer to Raina, who mishits the pull shot as Simmons at deep square leg fails to pick up the ball and misses a possible opportunity to take the catch.
He attempts another quick bouncer to Smith, who is unable to make connection but two balls later he slaps a full delivery through the covers for a four.
Smith is struck on the pads off the fifth ball but the huge appeal for LBW is turned down.
Another good over from Pandya, giving away seven, the same as in his first.
Harbhajan bowls it slightly slower and gives a bit of flight as Smith looks to slog sweep but misses. He tries to reverse the next ball but it falls short of Vinay at short thirdman.
Raina spoils what could have been a good over as he lofts the last ball over midwicket for a six.
At the halfway stage, CSK are 67 for one with another 136 needed from the remaining 10 overs for victory.
Smith has struggled to lift the momentum, scoring 43 from 42 balls, while Raina has made 16 from 10 balls.
22:45 Chennai Super Kings struggle after early wicket
Chennai 50-1 (8 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Part-time medium pacer Hardik Pandya comes into the attack. The first ball slides down the leg side as Smith tucks it past short fine leg for a four.
But Pandya manages to pull back things, giving away three runs from the rest of the over to concede just seven in his first over.
Harbhajan Singh comes into the attack. Smith reverse sweeps the first ball for a four through the vacant thirdman region before he gets one from the next.
Raina hits the fourth ball over midwicket as Rayudu runs to his left from long-on and makes a good save.
Smith heaves the last ball over midwicket to end the over with a four as Harbhajan goes for 12 runs in his first over.
Chennai 50-1 (8 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Part-time medium pacer Hardik Pandya comes into the attack. The first ball slides down the leg side as Smith tucks it past short fine leg for a four.
But Pandya manages to pull back things, giving away three runs from the rest of the over to concede just seven in his first over.
Harbhajan Singh comes into the attack. Smith reverse sweeps the first ball for a four through the vacant thirdman region before he gets one from the next.
Raina hits the fourth ball over midwicket as Rayudu runs to his left from long-on and makes a good save.
Smith heaves the last ball over midwicket to end the over with a four as Harbhajan goes for 12 runs in his first over.
22:36
Chennai 31-1 (6 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Smith decides to take a risk with just one over remaining in the Powerplay. He gets the first ball over the off-side for a four but follows it up with three dot balls in a row.
A single from the fifth ball before Raina is beaten off the final delivery.
The Batting Powerplay has gone horribly wrong for CSK, who have struggled to 31 for one in six overs with another 172 needed from 14 overs for victory at an asking rate of 12.28.
Smith has struggled to rotate the strike, scoring 21 from 24 balls, while Raina is on four from three balls.
Chennai 31-1 (6 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Smith decides to take a risk with just one over remaining in the Powerplay. He gets the first ball over the off-side for a four but follows it up with three dot balls in a row.
A single from the fifth ball before Raina is beaten off the final delivery.
The Batting Powerplay has gone horribly wrong for CSK, who have struggled to 31 for one in six overs with another 172 needed from 14 overs for victory at an asking rate of 12.28.
Smith has struggled to rotate the strike, scoring 21 from 24 balls, while Raina is on four from three balls.
22:28 Hussey out for 4 as Chennai lose early wicket
Chennai 26-1 (5 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
McClenaghan comes back, taking over from Malinga, who bowled a superb first spell of six runs in two overs.
He continues Mumbai's good start with the ball, giving away just a single from three balls before the pressure pays off.
Hussey goes after a wide ball but is caught by Jagadeesha Suchith on the off-side as CSK lose Hussey for four. That was a low catch and the third umpire had a few looks before ruling the catch clean.
McClenaghan gives Raina a wake up call with a good bouncer first up which the left-hander avoids awkwardly. The next ball is again as Raina plays back but gets a thick outside edge which flies past the first slip fielder for a four.
Chennai 26-1 (5 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
McClenaghan comes back, taking over from Malinga, who bowled a superb first spell of six runs in two overs.
He continues Mumbai's good start with the ball, giving away just a single from three balls before the pressure pays off.
Hussey goes after a wide ball but is caught by Jagadeesha Suchith on the off-side as CSK lose Hussey for four. That was a low catch and the third umpire had a few looks before ruling the catch clean.
McClenaghan gives Raina a wake up call with a good bouncer first up which the left-hander avoids awkwardly. The next ball is again as Raina plays back but gets a thick outside edge which flies past the first slip fielder for a four.
22:20
Chennai 21-0 (4 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
R Vinay Kumar comes into the attack after just one over from McClenaghan. Smith hits the second ball down to long-on for a single before Hussey is beaten outside the off-stump as it moves away slightly.
Vinay bowls a full delivery which beats Hussey again but it is called a wide to give CSK an extra run.
He is beaten again off the next for the third delivery in a row but gets the last ball off the middle for a boundary to get off the mark.
Chennai 21-0 (4 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
R Vinay Kumar comes into the attack after just one over from McClenaghan. Smith hits the second ball down to long-on for a single before Hussey is beaten outside the off-stump as it moves away slightly.
Vinay bowls a full delivery which beats Hussey again but it is called a wide to give CSK an extra run.
He is beaten again off the next for the third delivery in a row but gets the last ball off the middle for a boundary to get off the mark.
22:15 Chennai off to a slow start after Mumbai post 202
Chennai 14-0 (3 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Malinga to continue as Smith turns the second ball on the leg side for a single. Hussey fails to find the gap off the third ball before he picks one leg bye.
Smith blocks the fifth ball watchfully before he nudges a ball on his pads to short fine leg for one.
Chennai have struggled to get going, scoring just 14 runs from the first three overs with Malinga giving away just six runs in his first two overs.
Chennai 14-0 (3 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Malinga to continue as Smith turns the second ball on the leg side for a single. Hussey fails to find the gap off the third ball before he picks one leg bye.
Smith blocks the fifth ball watchfully before he nudges a ball on his pads to short fine leg for one.
Chennai have struggled to get going, scoring just 14 runs from the first three overs with Malinga giving away just six runs in his first two overs.
22:09
Chennai 12-0 (2 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Mitchell McClenaghan to bowl the second over. Smith is yet again struggling to get off strike as he starts the over with three dot balls in a row. He then goes after a short ball but gets a top edge which goes behind the stumps for a six followed by a single.
Finally, Hussey has the strike after watching the first 11 balls from the non-striker's end.
He has a huge swing at the last ball, looking to heave it over the leg side but fails to make connection.
Chennai 12-0 (2 ovs) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Mitchell McClenaghan to bowl the second over. Smith is yet again struggling to get off strike as he starts the over with three dot balls in a row. He then goes after a short ball but gets a top edge which goes behind the stumps for a six followed by a single.
Finally, Hussey has the strike after watching the first 11 balls from the non-striker's end.
He has a huge swing at the last ball, looking to heave it over the leg side but fails to make connection.
22:07
Chennai 5-0 (1 ov) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Lasith Malinga to bowl the first over and up against him are CSK's two experienced openers -- Dwayne Smith and Michael Hussey.
The target is huge and both will need to go on the attack right from the start.
Malinga starts with a good yorker as Smith defends before he is beaten off the next. He drives the fourth ball through the covers for a four and retains strike with a single from the last ball as just five runs come from the first over.
Chennai 5-0 (1 ov) vs Mumbai 202-5 | Scorecard
Lasith Malinga to bowl the first over and up against him are CSK's two experienced openers -- Dwayne Smith and Michael Hussey.
The target is huge and both will need to go on the attack right from the start.
Malinga starts with a good yorker as Smith defends before he is beaten off the next. He drives the fourth ball through the covers for a four and retains strike with a single from the last ball as just five runs come from the first over.
21:47 Rohit, Simmons hit 50s to power Mumbai to 202 in final
Mumbai 202-5 (20 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Bravo to bowl the final over. The second ball is a low full toss which Hardik Pandya hits on the leg side but Raina comes up a superb catch at deep midwicket, diving forward to take a low catch.
Harbhajan Singh gets off the mark in great style, smashing a full delivery over the off-side for a six.
The next ball is a good yorker on the leg stump as Harbhajan gets a bottom edge past the keeper for four leg byes to take Mumbai past the 200-run mark.
The last ball is a yorker which Harbhajan hits back to the bowler to end the innings with a dot ball.
Mumbai Indians finish on a huge 202 for five in their 20 overs, including 102 runs from the last 10 overs.
It is a huge target and Chennai's huge and explosive batting line-up have their task cut out in the all-important final, having to score at 10.15 runs per over.
Mumbai 202-5 (20 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Bravo to bowl the final over. The second ball is a low full toss which Hardik Pandya hits on the leg side but Raina comes up a superb catch at deep midwicket, diving forward to take a low catch.
Harbhajan Singh gets off the mark in great style, smashing a full delivery over the off-side for a six.
The next ball is a good yorker on the leg stump as Harbhajan gets a bottom edge past the keeper for four leg byes to take Mumbai past the 200-run mark.
The last ball is a yorker which Harbhajan hits back to the bowler to end the innings with a dot ball.
Mumbai Indians finish on a huge 202 for five in their 20 overs, including 102 runs from the last 10 overs.
It is a huge target and Chennai's huge and explosive batting line-up have their task cut out in the all-important final, having to score at 10.15 runs per over.
21:39 Pollard out for 36, Mumbai Indians lose 4th wicket
Mumbai 191-4 (19 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Mohit to bowl the 19th over. Pollard takes a single from the first ball before Rayudu walks across the stumps and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a six.
But Mohit strikes with the fifth ball, with the key wicket of Pollard, who is caught at long-off after a quickfire innings of 36 from 18 balls.
Rayudu has a go at the last ball but fails to make connection as Mohit concedes eight runs in his final over to finish with one for 38 in four overs.
Mumbai 191-4 (19 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Mohit to bowl the 19th over. Pollard takes a single from the first ball before Rayudu walks across the stumps and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a six.
But Mohit strikes with the fifth ball, with the key wicket of Pollard, who is caught at long-off after a quickfire innings of 36 from 18 balls.
Rayudu has a go at the last ball but fails to make connection as Mohit concedes eight runs in his final over to finish with one for 38 in four overs.
21:33
Mumbai 183-3 (18 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Bravo is back as Rayudu and Pollard take a single each from the first two balls before the former chops it over the off-side for a six.
Rayudu lofts the fifth ball down the ground but Smith at long-off is unable to hold on as he drops a simple catch.
Rayudu (27) gets a lifeline as Mumbai continue their aggressive approach to get 10 runs from the 18th over and inch closer to the 200-run mark.
Mumbai 183-3 (18 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Bravo is back as Rayudu and Pollard take a single each from the first two balls before the former chops it over the off-side for a six.
Rayudu lofts the fifth ball down the ground but Smith at long-off is unable to hold on as he drops a simple catch.
Rayudu (27) gets a lifeline as Mumbai continue their aggressive approach to get 10 runs from the 18th over and inch closer to the 200-run mark.
21:28 Pollard, Rayudu on the attack, Mumbai eye huge total
Mumbai 173-3 (17 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Nehra is back and he attempts the slower ball but Pollard picks it early and despatches it over midwicket for a six.
Two balls later he bowls a half-volley on the pads which the West Indian flicks through midwicket for a four.
Nehra switches to round the wicket and gifts Pollard a full toss which he hits down the ground for another six.
The last ball is full outside the off-stump and this time Pollard hammers it over the off-side for the third six of the over.
Nehra has gone for 23 runs in his final over as Mumbai once again look to go on the attack.
Mumbai are 173 for three in 17 overs with Pollard on 33 from 14 balls and Rayudu on 20 from 15 balls.
Mumbai 173-3 (17 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Nehra is back and he attempts the slower ball but Pollard picks it early and despatches it over midwicket for a six.
Two balls later he bowls a half-volley on the pads which the West Indian flicks through midwicket for a four.
Nehra switches to round the wicket and gifts Pollard a full toss which he hits down the ground for another six.
The last ball is full outside the off-stump and this time Pollard hammers it over the off-side for the third six of the over.
Nehra has gone for 23 runs in his final over as Mumbai once again look to go on the attack.
Mumbai are 173 for three in 17 overs with Pollard on 33 from 14 balls and Rayudu on 20 from 15 balls.
21:23 Mumbai Indians set for a huge score vs CSK
Mumbai 150-3 (16 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Mohit comes back and he starts with a good short ball to Pollard, who opts to leave it alone and the second is also a dot delivery.
Pollard hits the third ball to deep midwicket for two runs before he is foxed by the clever change of pace from the CSK pacer as he misses the flick.
He comes down the track but again fails to connect and takes a leg bye followed by a single from the last ball.
Just four runs from the over as Mumbai reach 150 for three in 16 overs.
A good comeback from Mohit after being hit for 26 runs in his first two overs. CSK need a few tight overs at the end to keep Mumbai's total within manageable limit.
Mumbai 150-3 (16 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Mohit comes back and he starts with a good short ball to Pollard, who opts to leave it alone and the second is also a dot delivery.
Pollard hits the third ball to deep midwicket for two runs before he is foxed by the clever change of pace from the CSK pacer as he misses the flick.
He comes down the track but again fails to connect and takes a leg bye followed by a single from the last ball.
Just four runs from the over as Mumbai reach 150 for three in 16 overs.
A good comeback from Mohit after being hit for 26 runs in his first two overs. CSK need a few tight overs at the end to keep Mumbai's total within manageable limit.
21:14
Mumbai 146-3 (15 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Having picked up a wicket in his first over, Smith gets another over. He produces two good deliveries, which straighten a touch after pitching to beat Rayudu two balls in a row before he takes two runs on the off-side.
Rayudu decides to break the shackles as he clubs the fourth ball over midwicket for a six.
He drives the fifth ball through the covers for two runs before he top edges the pull but it is out of reach of Bravo, running back at midwicket.
12 runs from the over takes MI to 146 for three in 15 overs.
Mumbai 146-3 (15 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Having picked up a wicket in his first over, Smith gets another over. He produces two good deliveries, which straighten a touch after pitching to beat Rayudu two balls in a row before he takes two runs on the off-side.
Rayudu decides to break the shackles as he clubs the fourth ball over midwicket for a six.
He drives the fifth ball through the covers for two runs before he top edges the pull but it is out of reach of Bravo, running back at midwicket.
12 runs from the over takes MI to 146 for three in 15 overs.
21:11
Mumbai 134-3 (14 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Bravo continues and he nearly gets another wicket in his second over. Pollard mishits the pull shot and skies it on the leg side but it falls safely at deep square leg for two runs.
However, the right-hander steers the last ball through thirdman for two runs as Bravo goes for nine runs in his second over.
The run rate has taken a dip following the dismissals of Simmons and Rohit as Mumbai reach 134 for three in 14 overs, with a run rate of 9.57.
Mumbai 134-3 (14 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Bravo continues and he nearly gets another wicket in his second over. Pollard mishits the pull shot and skies it on the leg side but it falls safely at deep square leg for two runs.
However, the right-hander steers the last ball through thirdman for two runs as Bravo goes for nine runs in his second over.
The run rate has taken a dip following the dismissals of Simmons and Rohit as Mumbai reach 134 for three in 14 overs, with a run rate of 9.57.
21:09 Rohit and Simmons perish as CSK fight back
Mumbai 125-3 (13 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
One wicket leads to another as far as Mumbai Indians are concerned. Part-timer Dwayne Smith strikes with his very first delivery as Simmons looks to steer a yorker to thirdman but misses and is bowled after scoring 68 from 45 balls.
What an inspired bowling change from Dhoni!!!
The two new batsmen, Kieron Pollard and Ambati Rayudu, get off the mark with singles.
A good start from Smith, giving away five runs while taking the wicket of Simmons as MI reach 125 for three in 13 overs.
Mumbai 125-3 (13 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
One wicket leads to another as far as Mumbai Indians are concerned. Part-timer Dwayne Smith strikes with his very first delivery as Simmons looks to steer a yorker to thirdman but misses and is bowled after scoring 68 from 45 balls.
What an inspired bowling change from Dhoni!!!
The two new batsmen, Kieron Pollard and Ambati Rayudu, get off the mark with singles.
A good start from Smith, giving away five runs while taking the wicket of Simmons as MI reach 125 for three in 13 overs.
21:02 Rohit out for 52 but Mumbai Indians in control
Mumbai 120-2 (12 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Dwayne Bravo comes into the attack. Rohit greets him with a four, hitting the first ball square on the off-side to start off the over in perfect fashion.
Rohit plays a cracking straight drive for a single to long-on before Simmons turns the fourth ball on the leg side for one.
Rohit plays another smashing drive through the off-side for a four to race to his fifty, from just 25 balls.
But the bowler gets revenge as Rohit is caught at long-on off the last ball of the over after a good innings of 50 from 26 balls.
Mumbai Indians on course for a total around the 200-run mark as they reach 120 for two in 12 overs with Simmons unbeaten on 68 from 44 balls.
Mumbai 120-2 (12 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Dwayne Bravo comes into the attack. Rohit greets him with a four, hitting the first ball square on the off-side to start off the over in perfect fashion.
Rohit plays a cracking straight drive for a single to long-on before Simmons turns the fourth ball on the leg side for one.
Rohit plays another smashing drive through the off-side for a four to race to his fifty, from just 25 balls.
But the bowler gets revenge as Rohit is caught at long-on off the last ball of the over after a good innings of 50 from 26 balls.
Mumbai Indians on course for a total around the 200-run mark as they reach 120 for two in 12 overs with Simmons unbeaten on 68 from 44 balls.
20:53
Mumbai 110-1 (11 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Jadeja comes back and he starts with a full toss which Simmons sweeps for a four to bring up the 100-run stand for the second wicket, from 57 balls.
Rohit heaves the third ball through midwicket where Negi makes a good stop on the boundary to keep it down to one.
The last ball is wide as Simmons hits it through thirdman for a four as Jadeja continues to leak runs, going for 12 runs in his second having conceded 14 in his first.
Mumbai 110-1 (11 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Jadeja comes back and he starts with a full toss which Simmons sweeps for a four to bring up the 100-run stand for the second wicket, from 57 balls.
Rohit heaves the third ball through midwicket where Negi makes a good stop on the boundary to keep it down to one.
The last ball is wide as Simmons hits it through thirdman for a four as Jadeja continues to leak runs, going for 12 runs in his second having conceded 14 in his first.
20:49
Mumbai 98-1 (10 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Mohit comes back into the attack and nearly gets the breakthrough. Simmons (48) gets a leading edge as Negi at point makes a full length dive but is unable to hold on. It will be harsh to call that a dropped chance.
Simmons gets two runs from that shot to race to his fifty, from 35 balls. He celebrates that landmark with a cracking cover drive for a four.
10 runs from the 10th over takes Mumbai to 98 for one at the halfway mark with Rohit on 39 from 20 balls and Simmons on 57 from 38 balls.
Mumbai 98-1 (10 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Mohit comes back into the attack and nearly gets the breakthrough. Simmons (48) gets a leading edge as Negi at point makes a full length dive but is unable to hold on. It will be harsh to call that a dropped chance.
Simmons gets two runs from that shot to race to his fifty, from 35 balls. He celebrates that landmark with a cracking cover drive for a four.
10 runs from the 10th over takes Mumbai to 98 for one at the halfway mark with Rohit on 39 from 20 balls and Simmons on 57 from 38 balls.
20:48 Simmons races to half-century, Mumbai Indians on top
Mumbai 88-1 (9 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Negi to continue and it is Simmons again, who gives the charge and lofts it straight down the ground for a six, his third of the innings.
10 runs from the over as there is no stopping Mumbai's charge at the moment, who have been quite severe on the three CSK spinners.
Mumbai are 88 for one in nine over but Dhoni continues to hold back Dwayne Bravo, the highest wicket-taker in IPL 8. He has been CSK's death overs specialist and Dhoni won't budge from that game plan of his.
Mumbai 88-1 (9 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Negi to continue and it is Simmons again, who gives the charge and lofts it straight down the ground for a six, his third of the innings.
10 runs from the over as there is no stopping Mumbai's charge at the moment, who have been quite severe on the three CSK spinners.
Mumbai are 88 for one in nine over but Dhoni continues to hold back Dwayne Bravo, the highest wicket-taker in IPL 8. He has been CSK's death overs specialist and Dhoni won't budge from that game plan of his.
20:39
Mumbai 78-1 (8 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Another bowling as Ashwin comes into the attack, for his second spell. He switches to round the wicket as Simmons defends the next two balls before taking a single from the third.
Rohit is keen to continue the attacking approach as he comes down the track and carts it over midwicket for a six. He turns the last ball square on the leg side and sprints back for a second with MS Dhoni visibly unhappy with the fielder's effort in the deep.
Mumbai 78-1 (8 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Another bowling as Ashwin comes into the attack, for his second spell. He switches to round the wicket as Simmons defends the next two balls before taking a single from the third.
Rohit is keen to continue the attacking approach as he comes down the track and carts it over midwicket for a six. He turns the last ball square on the leg side and sprints back for a second with MS Dhoni visibly unhappy with the fielder's effort in the deep.
20:36
Mumbai 69-1 (7 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
With both spinners going for runs in their first overs, Dhoni has a lot to ponder on with regards to his bowling in the middle overs.
Left-arm spinner Pawan Negi comes into the attack. Three singles from the first three balls before Simmons cuts a short delivery behind point for a four. He retains the strike with a single from the last ball as Negi goes for eight in his first over.
Mumbai 69-1 (7 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
With both spinners going for runs in their first overs, Dhoni has a lot to ponder on with regards to his bowling in the middle overs.
Left-arm spinner Pawan Negi comes into the attack. Three singles from the first three balls before Simmons cuts a short delivery behind point for a four. He retains the strike with a single from the last ball as Negi goes for eight in his first over.
20:31 Rohit, Simmons rally Mumbai Indians after early wicket
Mumbai 61-1 (6 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack, replacing Ashwin, who was hit for runs in his first over.
Simmons targets him immediately as he lofts the first ball over mid-on for a four before Jadeja makes a good comeback with three dot balls in a row.
Simmons comes down the track and lofts the fifth ball down the ground for a six over long-off.
The last ball is a high full toss which Simmons smashes straight back for another six.
Mumbai have bounced back back in smashing fashion after the early wicket to race to 61 for one in six overs of Powerplay.
Rohit has looked in ominous touch right from the start to smash 26 from 11 balls, while Simmons has cut loose in the last couple of overs to hit 33 from 23 balls.
Mumbai 61-1 (6 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack, replacing Ashwin, who was hit for runs in his first over.
Simmons targets him immediately as he lofts the first ball over mid-on for a four before Jadeja makes a good comeback with three dot balls in a row.
Simmons comes down the track and lofts the fifth ball down the ground for a six over long-off.
The last ball is a high full toss which Simmons smashes straight back for another six.
Mumbai have bounced back back in smashing fashion after the early wicket to race to 61 for one in six overs of Powerplay.
Rohit has looked in ominous touch right from the start to smash 26 from 11 balls, while Simmons has cut loose in the last couple of overs to hit 33 from 23 balls.
20:28
Mumbai 47-1 (5 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Simmons gives Nehra the charge who responds with a quick bouncer which is well stopped by Dhoni behind the stumps, who fumbles slightly as Mumbai steal a quick bye.
Rohit guides the next ball to thirdman for one before Simmons again steps down but this time he is beaten by a yorker.
Nehra tries another short ball but Simmons stays in his crease as he smartly flicks it past short fine leg for a four.
He takes a single from the last ball as Nehra concedes seven runs in his third over with Mumbai reaching 47 for one in five overs.
Mumbai 47-1 (5 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Simmons gives Nehra the charge who responds with a quick bouncer which is well stopped by Dhoni behind the stumps, who fumbles slightly as Mumbai steal a quick bye.
Rohit guides the next ball to thirdman for one before Simmons again steps down but this time he is beaten by a yorker.
Nehra tries another short ball but Simmons stays in his crease as he smartly flicks it past short fine leg for a four.
He takes a single from the last ball as Nehra concedes seven runs in his third over with Mumbai reaching 47 for one in five overs.
20:21
Mumbai 40-1 (4 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin comes into the attack. Simmons sweeps the first ball behind square on the leg side for a four before Ashwin oversteps to gift MI a free hit.
The free hit is a full toss which Simmons lofts back over the bowler's head for a six.
He takes a single from the last ball on the leg side as Ashwin goes for 12 runs in his first over with Mumbai recovering to 40 for one in four overs.
Mumbai 40-1 (4 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin comes into the attack. Simmons sweeps the first ball behind square on the leg side for a four before Ashwin oversteps to gift MI a free hit.
The free hit is a full toss which Simmons lofts back over the bowler's head for a six.
He takes a single from the last ball on the leg side as Ashwin goes for 12 runs in his first over with Mumbai recovering to 40 for one in four overs.
20:18 Rohit's attack lifts Mumbai Indians after early wicket
Mumbai 28-1 (3 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Simmons takes a single from the first ball of Nehra's second over to bring Rohit back on strike, who looks keen to get after the bowlers early on.
Nehra drops short as Rohit pulls it powerfully past Pawan Negi, who makes a diving effort but fails to stop as it goes for a four.
The next ball is wide outside the off-stump as Rohit plays a lovely drive through the covers for another four followed by a single to race to 25 from 10 balls.
Simmons pulls the last ball but fails to find the gap for a single to deep square leg as Mumbai race to 28 for one in three overs.
Mumbai 28-1 (3 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Simmons takes a single from the first ball of Nehra's second over to bring Rohit back on strike, who looks keen to get after the bowlers early on.
Nehra drops short as Rohit pulls it powerfully past Pawan Negi, who makes a diving effort but fails to stop as it goes for a four.
The next ball is wide outside the off-stump as Rohit plays a lovely drive through the covers for another four followed by a single to race to 25 from 10 balls.
Simmons pulls the last ball but fails to find the gap for a single to deep square leg as Mumbai race to 28 for one in three overs.
20:15
Mumbai 17-1 (2 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
In the Qualifier 1 match against Mumbai, CSK captain Dhoni had open the bowling with off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin but this time he has two pacers up front with Mohit Sharma bowling the second over.
Rohit Sharma defends the first two balls before he upper cuts a short ball and it carries all the way over the thirdman fence for a six. He steers the next ball fine the fielder at first slip for a four through the same region.
The right-hander inside edges the fifth ball and is lucky that the ball narrowly misses the stumps for two runs to the fine leg region.
But the last ball hits the middle as Rohit crashes a short wide delivery through the covers for a four.
16 runs from Mohit's first over as Mumbai look to counter attack after an early wicket.
Mumbai 17-1 (2 ovs) vs Chennai | Scorecard
In the Qualifier 1 match against Mumbai, CSK captain Dhoni had open the bowling with off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin but this time he has two pacers up front with Mohit Sharma bowling the second over.
Rohit Sharma defends the first two balls before he upper cuts a short ball and it carries all the way over the thirdman fence for a six. He steers the next ball fine the fielder at first slip for a four through the same region.
The right-hander inside edges the fifth ball and is lucky that the ball narrowly misses the stumps for two runs to the fine leg region.
But the last ball hits the middle as Rohit crashes a short wide delivery through the covers for a four.
16 runs from Mohit's first over as Mumbai look to counter attack after an early wicket.
20:08 Parthiv run out for a duck, Mumbai lose early wicket
Mumbai 1-1 (1 ov) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Mumbai's openers, Lendl Simmons and Parthiv Patel, who have hit a rich vein of form in the last few matches walk out to open the innings. Their good opening stands have been integral in Mumbai's amazing turnaround in the second half of the T20 league.
Veteran Ashish Nehra, who has taken 22 wickets in the tournament, will bowl the first over.
The first ball is bang on target as Simmons comes forward and drives to the covers but fails to beat the fielder.
He inside edges the next ball for a single on the leg side to get Mumbai off the mark.
Parthiv defends the next two balls on the off-side before he is run out attempting a quick single. Faf du Plessis, at mid-on, charges in and scores a direct hit despite being off balance as he under arms the ball sideways on the stumps. That was an unbelievable piece of fielding from the South African!
Simmons leaves the last ball as Nehra makes a superb start, conceding just a single in the first over.
Mumbai 1-1 (1 ov) vs Chennai | Scorecard
Mumbai's openers, Lendl Simmons and Parthiv Patel, who have hit a rich vein of form in the last few matches walk out to open the innings. Their good opening stands have been integral in Mumbai's amazing turnaround in the second half of the T20 league.
Veteran Ashish Nehra, who has taken 22 wickets in the tournament, will bowl the first over.
The first ball is bang on target as Simmons comes forward and drives to the covers but fails to beat the fielder.
He inside edges the next ball for a single on the leg side to get Mumbai off the mark.
Parthiv defends the next two balls on the off-side before he is run out attempting a quick single. Faf du Plessis, at mid-on, charges in and scores a direct hit despite being off balance as he under arms the ball sideways on the stumps. That was an unbelievable piece of fielding from the South African!
Simmons leaves the last ball as Nehra makes a superb start, conceding just a single in the first over.
19:56
The eighth edition of the IPL has witnessed quite a few stunning catches on the field.
There may be diverse opinion about the fielding standards in the tournament, but the catching, to say the least, was spectacular.
Rediff.com presents the best of the lot. Tell us which is the best in the poll below.
There may be diverse opinion about the fielding standards in the tournament, but the catching, to say the least, was spectacular.
Rediff.com presents the best of the lot. Tell us which is the best in the poll below.
19:40
Check out the playing elevens of the two teams:
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (captain), Lendl Simmons, Parthiv Patel, Kieron Pollard, Ambati Rayudu, Hardik Pandya, Harbhajan Singh, Jagadeesha Suchith, Vinay Kumar, Lasith Malinga, Mitchell McClenaghan.
Chennai Super Kings: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Dwayne Smith, Michael Hussey, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Pawan Negi, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohit Sharma, Ashish Nehra.
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (captain), Lendl Simmons, Parthiv Patel, Kieron Pollard, Ambati Rayudu, Hardik Pandya, Harbhajan Singh, Jagadeesha Suchith, Vinay Kumar, Lasith Malinga, Mitchell McClenaghan.
Chennai Super Kings: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Dwayne Smith, Michael Hussey, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Pawan Negi, Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohit Sharma, Ashish Nehra.
19:39 CSK win toss, elect to bowl vs Mumbai Indians in final
CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has won the toss and elected to bowl against Mumbai Indians in the final.
As expected both teams are unchanged for the title clash.
"We would have batted first. It won't change much for the 40 overs. It is a big game and we want to put runs on the board," Mumbai captain Rohit said.
As expected both teams are unchanged for the title clash.
"We would have batted first. It won't change much for the 40 overs. It is a big game and we want to put runs on the board," Mumbai captain Rohit said.
19:16 Chennai lock horns with Mumbai in high-voltage final
Welcome to the coverage of the final of the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Sunday.
Two-time champions CSK were the most consistent team of the season, while Mumbai Indians scripted a remarkable turnaround to enter the final after starting off the tournament with four straight losses.
Table toppers Chennai had lost to second-placed Mumbai Indians by 25 runs in the first qualifier but they won when it mattered the most -- in the second qualifier against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday, to make their sixth final appearance in eight attempts.
Fresh from their three-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Ranchi, Chennai will be in red hot form while Mumbai Indians, who got a four-day rest after directly advancing into the final, may have to watch out for complacency.
Mumbai will be looking forward to play at the venue where they tasted their maiden success and where their skipper Rohit Sharma had scored an ODI world record 264 against Sri Lanka in November last year.
This will be Mumbai's third final and they had faced the same opponents on both the previous occasions -- in 2010 they had lost to Chennai by 22 runs while in 2013 they won by 23 runs.
Two-time champions CSK were the most consistent team of the season, while Mumbai Indians scripted a remarkable turnaround to enter the final after starting off the tournament with four straight losses.
Table toppers Chennai had lost to second-placed Mumbai Indians by 25 runs in the first qualifier but they won when it mattered the most -- in the second qualifier against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday, to make their sixth final appearance in eight attempts.
Fresh from their three-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Ranchi, Chennai will be in red hot form while Mumbai Indians, who got a four-day rest after directly advancing into the final, may have to watch out for complacency.
Mumbai will be looking forward to play at the venue where they tasted their maiden success and where their skipper Rohit Sharma had scored an ODI world record 264 against Sri Lanka in November last year.
This will be Mumbai's third final and they had faced the same opponents on both the previous occasions -- in 2010 they had lost to Chennai by 22 runs while in 2013 they won by 23 runs.
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