MUMBAI: Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals by eight runs in in an IPL cricket match here today.
Batting first, MI scored a competitive 187 for five against Rajasthan Royals. For the winners, Ambati Rayudu top-scored with 27-ball-53 while Lendl Simmons scored 38 while Dhawal Kulkarni was the most successful bowler with figures of 2/29.
In reply, Rajsthan Royals scored 179 for seven in 20 overs with Sanju Samson hitting 76 off 46 balls.
Brief Scores: MI 187/5 in 20 overs (Ambati Rayudu 53, Lendl Simmons 38, Dhawal Kulkarni 2/29).
Rajasthan Royals 179/7 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 76, Mitchell McClenaghan 3/31). MI won by 8 runs.