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IPL 2019: RR v MI highlights | Smith, Parag, Samson steer RR win

Mumbai Indians, with four wins in their last five, take on an out-of-form Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur. The hosts are in need of a string of victories to pose a challenge for the playoff spots, and they would be looking to start a streak with Steve Smith as the new skipper. The task looks more herculean for RR, given the fact that star performer Jos Buttler has flown back home. Nevertheless, can RR take full advantage of the conditions at their fortress? Or will Mumbai go level on points with table toppers Chennai?
Last Updated 28 April 2019, 14:14 IST
14:0720 Apr 2019

And it's over! Rajasthan Royals have won with 5 wickets and as many balls to spare.

They are not giving up yet, and perhaps, new leadership will infuse optimism and belief in this squad.

Steve Smith remained on an unbeaten 59; his partnership with teenage sensation Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson proving to be the difference.

Earlier, MI had accomplisheda decent total of 161, but lack of support for Rahul Chahar (3/29) led to extra pressure on Rohit Sharma.

MI have squandered the chance of going level with CSK at the top, while RR are fighting on with the rest oft the bunch.

Hope you enjoyed this coverage from me, Akarshak Roy. Do tune in for the fixture at Feroz Shah Kotla, between DC and KXIP.

14:0620 Apr 2019

Rajasthan Royals require another 4 runs with 5 wickets and 6 balls remaining.

14:0020 Apr 2019

Ashton Turner walked into bat, but RR's repeated hiccps while closing a chase continued, as Bumrah's pace and zip off the surface proved too good for the Aussie.

Smith aimed to take another one of those close singles, but survived despite a direct hit from Pollard at point.

13:5520 Apr 2019

153/4 after 18 overs

Hardik Pandya bowled his final over of the day, starting with a couple of slower deliveries. Steve Smith played out two dot balls, and then set out to take a double off the next ball.

However, there was never a two there, and young Parag fell seven runs short of a 50, as Cutting and Hardik ran him out.

Steve Smith then eased a few nerves by hitting the required boundary.

Rajasthan Royals require another 9 runs with 6 wickets and 12 balls remaining.

13:4820 Apr 2019

145/3 after 17 overs

Jasprit Bumrah returned as a last throw of the dice, but Smith produced an unbelievable shot first up to a ball cutting in, past point for four

Bumrah responded well, but the odd boundary was enough to maintain the run rate and momentum for RR.

Rajasthan Royals require another 17 runs with 7 wickets and 18 balls remaining.

(Published 20 April 2019, 11:17 IST)

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