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Rayudu and McClenaghan powers past Rajasthan Royals in Thriller

Samson 76 in vain
Samson 76  off 46 in vain

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Watson disappointed
Watson disappointed

Pepsi Indian Premier League, 32nd match: Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, May 1, 2015

Mumbai Indians 187/5 (20/20 ov) AT Rayudu 53 off 27, 4 fours and 3 sixes, LMP Simmons 38 off 31 4 fours and 1 six, DS Kulkarni 26-2, Ankit Sharma 29-1

Rajasthan Royals 179/7 (20/20 ov)  SV Samson 76 off 46, 7 fours and 3 sixes, SR Watson 28 off 23, 2 fours, 2 sixes, MJ McClenaghan  31-3, SL Malinga 34-1

Mumbai Indians won by 8 runs

Mumbai Indians, placed second from bottom, did extremely well to beat the team second from top.  

Earlier Mumbai Indians  posted 187/5, thanks to a late surge from Ambati Rayudu  53 off 27 and Kieron Pollard. The Mumbai innings started well but lost it’s way in the middle but Rayudu took the game to the Royals and got Mumbai past 150. They batted very well, particularly in the slog overs, did lose their nerve with the ball as Malinga and McClenaghan bowled accurate lines and took critical wickets at crucial times.  Sanju Samson’s magnificent effort with the bat all went in vain. He targeted the gaps, played all around the ground and unleashed audacious shots against a strong bowling line-up.