Royal Challengers challenged by Mumbai Indians lose the game

BANGALORE: Mumbai once again reached home in the final over against Bangalore. Mumbai chasing a target of 172 runs started poorly with losing Sachin, Gibbs and Sharma with score board showing only 19 runs.

They lost two more wickets and the score was 51/5. At this stage a win was unlikely for Mumbai Indians but Rayadu and Pollard have other ideas. They added more than 120 runs in 11 overs and won the game for Mumbai. Rayadu made 81 runs while Pollard made 52. Muralidharan concede only 16 runs and pick one wicket.

Earlier sent in to bat first Bangalore lose Gayle and Kohli early. But Dilshan played a responsible innings and took Bangalore towards a decent total. But Agarwal late blast took them to a comfortable total. He blasted 24 runs in the final over of Munaf.

Brief Scores: Mumbai Indians 173 for 5 (Rayudu 81*, Pollard 52*) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore 171 for 6 (Agarwal 64, Dilshan 47) by five wickets

AT Rayudu (Mumbai Indians) was awarded Man of the match.