Pune 139-2 (15 ovs) vs Mumbai 184-7 | Scorecard

Interestingly, Pune have sent in Stokes ahead of Dhoni, whom they are keeping for the end overs to close out the match if its get tight.

Stokes gets his first boundary in the IPL as he pulls a short ball from Bumrah over midwicket for a four as Pune pick eight runs from the 12th over.

Smith taking over the mantle of getting the boundaries after Rahane's departure. The Pune captain goes after McClenaghan whom he pulls for a four and then glances it fine for the same result. He is dropped off the last ball of the over as Rana puts down a difficult running catch on the square leg fence.

Smith makes Mumbai feel the pain of that dropped catch as he pulls new bowler Kieron Pollard for a four past short fine leg. Three balls later, Smith heaves Pollard over the leg side for a six and then takes one to take his score to 49.

A disappointing first over from Pollard who gives away 15 runs as Pune take control of the run chase.

Stokes joins in the act as he smashes a full delivery from Southee powerfully through the covers for a four followed by a single.

Smith then drives Southee down the ground for two runs to complete his half-century from 37 balls, to make a great start to his captaincy stint at Pune.

Pune are looking in control on 139 for two in 15 overs, needing 46 runs from 30 balls for victory.