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RPS 162-4 from 20 overs
Brilliant batting by the RPS batsmen. They were struggling initially, but a late surge by Manoj Tiwary and MS Dhoni helped them put up a challenging total.
RPS 104-3 from 15 overs
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has gotten into the act. Dances down the track to smash Karn Sharma over the ropes for a six. RPS need some big hitting from Dhoni, if they want to defeat Mumbai Indians tonight.
RPS 89-3 from 12.4 overs
WICKET! A big wicket for Mumbai. Rahane, who just completed his 50, got deceived by Karn Sharma's top-spinner, and got trapped LBW.
RPS 63-2 from 10 overs
Despite the poor start, Ajinkya Rahane and Manoj Tiwary have done well to consolidate their win. Another wicket, and MI would be right back on the top.
RPS 31-2 from 5 overs
A brilliant start by Mumbai Indians here. Their two opening bowlers Mitchell McClenaghan and Lasith Malinga have struck in their respective first overs, keeping the run rate in check.
RPS 9-2 from 1.5 overs
WICKET! Big wicket! Steve Smtih completely mis-read the pace of the ball, and top edged it to give an easy catch to Hardik Pandya.
RPS 6-1 from 1 over
WICKET! A peach of a ball by McClenaghan. A slight hint of in-swing helps McClenaghan go



through Rahul Tripathi's defence, as it crashed into the stumps.
Teams:
Mumbai IndiansXI: Parthiv Patel (wk), Lendl Simmons, Rohit Sharma (c), Ambati Rayudu, Krunal Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Hardik Pandya, Karn Sharma, Mitchell McClenaghan, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah
Rising Pune Supergiant XI: Ajinkya Rahane, Rahul Tripathi, Steven Smith (c), Manoj Tiwary, MS Dhoni (wk), Daniel Christian, Washington Sundar, Lockie Ferguson, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Adam Zampa
Toss:
Rohit Sharma has won the toss, and has decided to bat first.
Previe w: Local rivalries are all set to resume, as Mumbai Indians is all set to welcome the Rising Pune Supergiant into their den, the Wankhede Stadium, on Tuesday.
The Mumbai franchise have exhibited supreme form this season, ending the league stage at the top of the IPL table, which automatically gives them an extra shot at qualifying for the final.
Just like most of the top rivalries in the world of cricket, the first two playoffs will witness an India-Australia rivalry.
While the Wednesday game will have Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith squaring off against each other, the eliminator in Bengaluru on Wednesday will see Gautam Gambhir and David Warner leading their sides out onto the pitch.

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