We are back with the chase! The two umpires walk out to the middle while Mumbai's team gathers in a huddle by the boundary ropes, showcasing camaraderie and support as Nuwan Thushara receives his debut cap and Lasith Malinga presents a special T-shirt to Hardik in honour of his 100th game for Mumbai.

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Sanju Samson's strategy of opting to bowl first had he won the toss, proved to be the right thought as Mumbai's woes began right from the outset, with Trent Boult striking early to dismiss Rohit Sharma in the very first over. The onslaught continued as Sandeep Sharma, entrusted with the new ball, swiftly claimed two more crucial wickets, thrusting Rajasthan ahead in the game. Joining the onslaught, Yuzvendra Chahal reached a significant milestone, scalping the wicket of Mohammad Nabi to notc

Nehal Wadhera is down for a chat. He says that it is a really good opportunity and is really happy to do well but he would be elated if they go on to win the game. Adds that they lost wickets early and his role was to just stand out there and wait for the bad balls and he and Tilak Varma had done this in the previous season as well and hopes that the team crosses the line. Mentions that he turns up to the practice sessions early as the Playing XI would get more time and he used the extra time t

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Mumbai endured a nightmare start, losing both their openers within the opening two overs, a devastating blow considering their pivotal roles at the helm of the batting order. The anguish deepened as the in-form Suryakumar Yadav swiftly followed suit, leaving Mumbai reeling against the ropes early in the contest. Amidst the tumult, Tilak Varma and Mohammad Nabi emerged as the calming force, steadfastly weathering the storm unleashed by the opposi

Rajasthan showcased a stellar display with the ball, particularly excelling in the death overs, where their bowlers once again showcased their prowess in pulling things back admirably restricting Mumbai to a modest total of just 179 runs by the conclusion of the first innings.

Sandeep Sharma to Jasprit Bumrah, A couple of runs to end!

Jasprit Bumrah is the last man to walk out to bat for Mumbai.

Sandeep Sharma to Tim David, ! CAUGHT! A five-wicket haul for Sandeep Sharma and what a performance this has been from him, returning from injury and leading the attack. Slower full toss, not quite high and always dipping a bit. Bowled outside off stump and Tim David has to shuffle across and he looks to go over mid-wicket but ends up skiing it really high. Riyan Parag takes a fine catch near the ropes and manages to stay inside the ropes.

Sandeep Sharma to Tim David, Dot ball and just one off this over so far, excellent bowling. Banged in short and outside off, Tim David swivels and pulls it without much timing to deep mid-wicket and denies the single.

Sandeep Sharma to Piyush Chawla, No hat-trick! A juicy full toss, around off and angling across, Piyush Chawla punches it through covers and turns the strike over.

Piyush Chawla walks out to bat at number 10 for Mumbai and will face the hattrick ball from Sandeep Sharma. 

Sandeep Sharma to Gerald Coetzee, ! TAKEN! Two in two here for Sandeep Sharma and he has been the pick of the bowlers for Rajasthan.

Gerald Coetzee walks out to bat at number 9 for Mumbai.

Sandeep Sharma to Tilak Varma, ! CAUGHT!

It will be Sandeep Sharma (3-0-15-2) to bowl the final over of the innings. 

Avesh Khan to Tim David, Good effort in the deep from Shimron Hetmyer and only 6 runs come off the 19th over. Pitched up outside the off stump, Tim David gets across a bit and thumps it to the right of long off where Hetmyer gets across quickly and flicks the ball to the other fielder and keeps it down to two.

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, This is top bowling from Avesh Khan in his final over. Full and wide, angling across as well, Tilak Varma squeezes it out in front of point and picks up a single.

Avesh Khan to Tim David, Full again and outside off stump, not allowing the batter to get under it, Tim David shuffles and hits it down to long on for a single.

Avesh Khan to Tim David, WIDE! Loses his radar again and pushes the attempted yorker beyond the tramline outside off.

Avesh Khan to Tim David, Another dot ball! Mumbai losing all momentum here as Avesh Khan nails the wide yorker this time around. Tim David can only manage to hit it towards the cover fielder.

Avesh Khan to Tim David, WIDE! Full and wide, a bit too wide outside the tramline and no shot is offered by Tim David.

Tim David is the next man to walk out for Mumbai.

Avesh Khan to Hardik Pandya, ! LBW! Another huge appeal and the finger goes up for LBW! Hardik Pandya reviews it though.

Avesh Khan to Hardik Pandya, Goes full and wide and gets it full enough, Hardik Pandya tries to move to the off side and go after it but misses. Pandya does review it for a wide though.

Avesh Khan (3-0-43-0) comes back to bowl his final over. 

Yuzvendra Chahal to Hardik Pandya, 1 run.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Hardik Pandya, 2 runs.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Hardik Pandya, ! Hard and straight! Flighted ball, full and on leg stump, Hardik Pandya punches it with a straight bat and beats Shimron Hetmyer who was running to his left from long on. Yuzvendra Chahal feels he should have stopped it.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Hardik Pandya, No run.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, 1 run.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Hardik Pandya, Nice and full on off stump, knocked down to long off for a single by Pandya.

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, ! Uh,. oh! The extra ball has cost Trent Boult plenty here. Good length around off and angled in, Tilak Varma gets under it and whacks it high and handsome over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, WIDE! Another slower bumper, short and outside off, a bit too short and Tilak Varma cannot reach it.

Trent Boult to Hardik Pandya, Switches to over the wicket and brings out another slower bumper, over leg stump and Hardik Pandya just angles the pull to deep backward square leg for a single.

Trent Boult to Hardik Pandya, Comes back from around the wicket to the right-hander and angles in a yorker on the stumps, Hardik Pandya just blocks it down the pitch.

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, 1 run.

Trent Boult to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length and outside off, Hardik Pandya stands upright and punches it square past point for a single.

The skipper of Mumbai, Hardik Pandya walks out to bat at number 7 for his team. 

Trent Boult to Nehal Wadhera, ! CAUGHT! Excellent bowling from Trent Boult as he sends Nehal Wadhera back for 49 and the partnership also ends on 99 runs.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, In the air but lands safely. Tossed well wide of the off stump, Nehal Wadhera goes after it and ends up lifting it high over cover-point. Yashasvi Jaiswal comes in from the deep but the ball falls well short. A single is taken and Wadhera moves to 49.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, ! Wow, a third six in the over and Yuzvendra Chahal is left reeling here. Floated full and wide, Nehal Wadhera manages to reach it and gets enough power to take it over wide long on for another maximum.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, ! That is humongous! Nehal Wadhera is playing some knock here. Full and right in the slot on middle and leg, Wadhera hangs deep and smokes the slog-sweep well over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, 1 run.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, ! LBW! A huge appeal and given!

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, ! CRUNCHED!

Sandeep Sharma to Tilak Varma, Wider on off again and on a good length, Tilak Varma slaps it to deep point and gets to the other end. 

Sandeep Sharma to Tilak Varma, Four!

Sandeep Sharma to Nehal Wadhera, Takes pace off and bowls this at 116.7kph, on a length and outside off, Nehal Wadhera is early on his swipe and gets a leading edge towards deep cover for a single. 

Sandeep Sharma to Nehal Wadhera, Misses out this time does Nehal Wadhera! Sandeep Sharma bowls the bouncer right and over middle and off, Nehal Wadhera looks to pull but misses out. 

Sandeep Sharma to Tilak Varma, Starts from over the wicket and bowls this on a length, well outside off away from that hitting arc, Tilak Varma manages to reach out and slap it to deep cover for a single. 

Sandeep Sharma to Nehal Wadhera, ! Smartly done by Nehal Wadhera! Sandeep Sharma digs this one short and hits the deck over off, Nehal Wadhera waits back and ramps it over the keeper for four runs. 

Strategic Break! This has been quite the comeback from Mumbai and the return of Nehal Wadhera has really been a positive one. The partnership between Wadhera and Tilak Varma is a crucial one and with the likes of Hardik Pandya and Tim David still to come, Mumbai might go all out here. Rajasthan need some control back in the game but they need wickets in order to do so and the in the last few, no such opportunity has been created. Let's see which side finishes the first half strongly.

Avesh Khan to Nehal Wadhera, ! An expensive over this by Avesh Khan and Mumbai rack up 19 runs off it! Drops the length short and hits the deck hard over middle and off, Nehal Wadhera stays back and nails the pull shot over mid-wicket for a biggie! 

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, Bowls this nicely on a good length and on middle and leg, Tilak Varma makes some room and cuts it to cover for a single. 

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, ! That's easy pickings! Looks for the yorker and ends up bowling a low full toss on off, Tilak Varma picks it on the full and drives it straight past mid off for four more runs. 

Avesh Khan to Nehal Wadhera, Takes pace off and angles this back in, from around middle, Nehal Wadhera steers it to third man for a single. 

Avesh Khan to Nehal Wadhera, Six!

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, Bangs the length just outside off, Tilak Varma slaps it to mid off and gets to the other end. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, Brings up the 100 runs for Mumbai! ushes this one into the pads on a fuller length, Nehal Wadhera tucks it behind the square on leg for a brace.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Fuller in length and outside off, Tilak Varma cuts it to sweeper cover for a single. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Beaten on this occasion! Flighst this one up just outside off, Tilak Varma looks to cut it square but misses out on any connection. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, 1 run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, 1 run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, Goes fuller and into that off stump line, Nehal Wadhera slashes it over cover for a single. 

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, ! Another boundary in the over and these two batters are ticking along nicely for Mumbai. Shorter in length outside off, Tilak Varma pounces on the width and slaps it through cover for a boundary. 

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, A tad shorter and outside off, Nehal Wadhera slaps it to long off for a single. 

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, 1 run.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, TWO WIDES! Bowls this fuller and down leg, Nehal Wadhera looks to sweep but misses out. The ball evades the keeper and the batters cross for a run. 

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, Tosses it up and into the stumps, Tilak Varma takes a step out and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, Four!

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, Goes fuller and on off, Tilak Varma punches it to cover.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, ! Sounded sweet off the bat! Ravichandran Ashwin drops the length short and over middle, Nehal Wadhera rocks back and picks the length perfectly nailing his pull over mid-wicket for four runs.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Fuller and attacking the stumps, Tilak Varma pushes it to long off for a single. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, 1 run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Tosses this one up on that off stump line, Tilak Varma works it to long off for a single. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Goes fuller and into the pads, Tilak Varma tucks it in front of deep mid-wicket and gets a brace. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, Comes from around the wicket and bowls this on a fuller length, drifting back into the stumps, Nehal Wadhera cuts it to deep cover for a single. 

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, Ends well does Avesh Khan. Slightly back of a length and angled into the body of the batter, Tilak Varma gets cramped for room and jams it out to mid-wicket.

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, WIDE! Banged in short and outside off stump, it was the slower one and the ball looped over the batter to the keeper, wide called.

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, No run.

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, Just a touch fuller and straighter at the stumps, Tilak Varma has to defend it from the crease towards cover.

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, ! Innovative from Tilak Varma! Hard length again outside off and angling in, Varma gets inside the line early and paddles it over short fine leg for a boundary.

Avesh Khan to Nehal Wadhera, 1 run.

Avesh Khan to Nehal Wadhera, Beauty! Steams in from around the wicket and nails the length around off stump, getting it to angle in and then just straightening a touch. Nehal Wadhera is bamboozled as the ball whizzed past the outside edge.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, Nicely flighted on the stumps, Nehal Wadhera leans ahead and knocks it down to long on for a run. 10 off it!

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, The call is for two but Tilak Varma won't get it. Flatter one, angled in, Varma works it away through wide mid on for another single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, On a length and on middle, angling in, tucked away 'round the corner for one more.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Bowled shorter and angled into the batter, Tilak Varma goes back and across before pulling it away to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Six!

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, No run.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, Quicker through the air and bowled full on off stump, Nehal Wadhera watchfully defends it out.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, ! Nicely done! Pushed fuller and around off, Nehal Wadhera gets inside the line well and paddles it down to fine leg for a welcome boundary.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, No run.

Strategic break! Rajasthan continues to assert their dominance over Mumbai, with the introduction of spin proving to be a masterstroke by Sanju Samson. Mumbai find themselves in a desperate situation, longing to forge a significant partnership to stem the tide of Rajasthan's onslaught while the hosts will now aim to tighten the screws further, pushing Mumbai deeper against the wall and capitalizing on their current advantage. With that, Nehal Wadhera walks out to bat at number 6 for Mumbai.Â

Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Nabi, ! c & b Yuzvendra Chahal.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, 1 run.

It will be spin from both ends as Yuzvendra Chahal comes into the attack from the other end. 

Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Nabi, Floats it up full and around off, spinning away, Mohammad Nabi looks to go big but adjusts late and just strokes it past short cover for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mohammad Nabi, Nicely tossed up around off, Mohammad Nabi uses his feet and pushes it down to long off for a run. The 50 now comes up for Mumbai.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Drops it a bit short and at the pads, worked off the back foot past mid-wicket for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Nicely drifted into middle, a bit full and Tilak Varma leans ahead to drive it towards mid off.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, WIDE! Just angled down the leg side, Tilak Varma misses the flick and a wide is called.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mohammad Nabi, Flatter one, drifted into middle and leg, Mohammad Nabi waits on the back foot and works it in front of mid-wicket for one more.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Fuller this time, Tilak Varma advances a bit and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Spin is introduced soon after the powerplay and Ravichandran Ashwin comes on to bowl now.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Quick and flat, speared in on a length on middle, Tilak Varma watchfully defends it back to Ashwin.

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, Hard length around the top of middle and off, Tilak Varma hops and bunts it down on the off side for another quick single.

Avesh Khan to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run.

Avesh Khan to Mohammad Nabi, Four!

Avesh Khan to Mohammad Nabi, ! This is excellent from Mohammad Nabi. Hard length outside off, Nabi plays it late and just caresses it in front of the point region for a boundary.

Avesh Khan to Mohammad Nabi, Six!

Avesh Khan comes into the attack now.

Avesh Khan to Mohammad Nabi, 2 runs.

Trent Boult to Mohammad Nabi, LEG BYES! Gets the ball to nip back in from a good length and into the pads, Mohammad Nabi gets a step across and looks to scoop it away but misses out. The ball clips the top of his front pad and trickles down to short fine leg for a single. 

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, 1 run.

Trent Boult to Mohammad Nabi, Pitches this on a length and angles it away from outside off, Mohammad Nabi drives it to deep cover for a single.

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, On a back of a length, around middle and off, Tilak Varma dabs it in front of point and gets a quick single. 

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, No run.

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, WIDE! Looks to attack the pads on a length but sprays it down leg, Tilak Varma looks to flick but withdraws the shot as the umpire calls it a wide. 

Trent Boult to Mohammad Nabi, Hurls this on a nagging length around middle and leg and gets the ball to nip back in sharp, Mohammad Nabi manages to tucks it to the on side and pinches a single. 

Sandeep Sharma to Mohammad Nabi, What an over this has been, just 1 run off it and a wicket! Goes fuller again and into the pads, Mohammad Nabi nudges it to wide of long on and gets a single.

Sandeep Sharma to Mohammad Nabi, Goes fuller this time and into the pads, Mohammad Nabi tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Sandeep Sharma to Mohammad Nabi, Still no run in the over! Bowls this nicely on a good length and on that off stump line, Mohammad Nabi punches it back to the bowler. 

Sandeep Sharma to Mohammad Nabi, No run.

Sandeep Sharma to Mohammad Nabi, Bangs the deck on a good length and on top of off, Mohammad Nabi pushes it to mid off. 

Mohammad Nabi is the new batter in.

Sandeep Sharma to Suryakumar Yadav, ! CAUGHT! A soft dismissal and the in-form Suryakumar Yadav has to walk back for just 10 runs. 

Trent Boult to Suryakumar Yadav, Takes some pace off and bowls this on a nagging length just outside off, Suryakumar Yadav whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single to end the over. 

Trent Boult to Suryakumar Yadav, No run.

Trent Boult to Suryakumar Yadav, ! Cut to precision! It was a good delivery by Boult angling back into the right-hander on a length and around middle and off, Suryakumar Yadav gets on top of his toes and opens the bat face delicately to steer the ball wider of short third for four more runs. 

Trent Boult to Suryakumar Yadav, Angles this one back in, on a good length and into the pads, Suryakumar Yadav tucks it to short mid-wicket. 

Trent Boult to Suryakumar Yadav, Four!

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, Pitches this fuller in length and just outside off, Tilak Varma taps it behind point and gets a single. 

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, WIDE! Bangs the deck on a shorter length over middle, Tilak Varma swivels across an looks for the pull but the ball climbs on him and the umpire calls it a wide. Sanju Samson and Trent Boult think of reviewing it but then let it go. 

Sandeep Sharma to Tilak Varma, Goes a tad fuller and into the pads, Tilak Varma delicately tucks it behind square of the wicket on leg and gets a single to end the over. 

Sandeep Sharma to Suryakumar Yadav, 1 run.

Tilak Varma walks in with Mumbai in a spot of early bother.

Sandeep Sharma to Tilak Varma, Goes fuller in length and on that off-stump line, Tilak Varma drives it to deep cover for a single to get off the mark. 

Sandeep Sharma to Ishan Kishan, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a review this has been and both the openers for Mumbai are back in the hut! A loud appeal for caught behind and the umpire stays unmoved. Sanju Samson thinks there is an edge and sends it upstairs for a review. 

Sandeep Sharma to Ishan Kishan, No run.

Sandeep Sharma to Ishan Kishan, Starts from over the wicket and bowls this nicely on a length outside off and gets the ball to shape away off the deck even further, Ishan Kishan holds the bat high and leaves this one go through to the keeper. 

Sandeep Sharma to operate from the other end.

Suryakumar Yadav is in at number 3.

Trent Boult to Suryakumar Yadav, No run.

Trent Boult to Rohit Sharma, ! c Sanju Samson b Trent Boult.

Trent Boult to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this on a good length and angles it back into the right-hander, Rohit Sharma just tucks it to mid-wicket for no runs. 

Trent Boult to Rohit Sharma, Good delivery that! Bangs the deck on a length over middle and off, Rohit Sharma gets hurried a bit but manages to stab it back onto the deck. 

Trent Boult to Rohit Sharma, Four!

Trent Boult to Rohit Sharma, Runs straightaway and Rohit Sharma is off the mark! Trent Boult steams in from over the wicket and bowls a fuller delivery, into the pads, Rohit Sharma flicks it neatly to deep mid-wicket region and gets two runs. 

All in readiness for the game to begin! The two umpires are the first ones to make their way out in the middle as the players of Rajasthan can be seen in a huddle before taking their places on the field. It will be the dynamic duo of former skipper Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan to open the innings for Mumbai as usual. Trent Boult has been handed the new ball and is raring to go. Let's play...

Sanju Samson, the captain of Rajasthan says they wanted to bowl first and are happy to have lost the toss. Adds that this is a big tournament and when momentum is going well they have to keep going and with the gap between the games they reflect on how to get better. Mentions that they now know how the wicket will play and they respect all the opponents and Mumbai is a good side and they only look to play the game and think of the controllables. Concludes that Sandeep Sharma comes back into th

Hardik Pandya, the captain of Mumbai says that they will bat first as it looks like a good wicket and they didn't see much dew in the practice session. On playing his 100th game for Mumbai, he says that he is very grateful as he started his journey with them. Adds that they have been a bit unlucky with close encounters. Ends by informing that they have a few changes in the team with the likes of Nuwan Thushara and Nehal Wadhera coming in.

Impact players nominated by Mumbai -  Nuwan Thushara, Akash Madhwal, Naman Dhir, Shams Mulani, Dewald Brevis.

Mumbai (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Nabi, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah.

Impact players nominated by Rajasthan - Jos Buttler, Keshav Maharaj, Shubham Dubey, Navdeep Saini, Tom Kohler-Cadmore.

Rajasthan (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rovman Powell, Sanju Samson (C)(WK), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

TOSS - MUMBAI have won the toss and will BAT first!

We are back with the chase! The two umpires walk out to the middle while Mumbai's team gathers in a huddle by the boundary ropes, showcasing camaraderie and support as Nuwan Thushara receives his debut cap and Lasith Malinga presents a special T-shirt to Hardik in honour of his 100th game for Mumbai.

... THE RUN CHASE ...

Sanju Samson's strategy of opting to bowl first had he won the toss, proved to be the right thought as Mumbai's woes began right from the outset, with Trent Boult striking early to dismiss Rohit Sharma in the very first over. The onslaught continued as Sandeep Sharma, entrusted with the new ball, swiftly claimed two more crucial wickets, thrusting Rajasthan ahead in the game. Joining the onslaught, Yuzvendra Chahal reached a significant milestone, scalping the wicket of Mohammad Nabi to notc

Nehal Wadhera is down for a chat. He says that it is a really good opportunity and is really happy to do well but he would be elated if they go on to win the game. Adds that they lost wickets early and his role was to just stand out there and wait for the bad balls and he and Tilak Varma had done this in the previous season as well and hopes that the team crosses the line. Mentions that he turns up to the practice sessions early as the Playing XI would get more time and he used the extra time t

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Mumbai endured a nightmare start, losing both their openers within the opening two overs, a devastating blow considering their pivotal roles at the helm of the batting order. The anguish deepened as the in-form Suryakumar Yadav swiftly followed suit, leaving Mumbai reeling against the ropes early in the contest. Amidst the tumult, Tilak Varma and Mohammad Nabi emerged as the calming force, steadfastly weathering the storm unleashed by the opposi

Rajasthan showcased a stellar display with the ball, particularly excelling in the death overs, where their bowlers once again showcased their prowess in pulling things back admirably restricting Mumbai to a modest total of just 179 runs by the conclusion of the first innings.

Sandeep Sharma to Jasprit Bumrah, A couple of runs to end!

Jasprit Bumrah is the last man to walk out to bat for Mumbai.

Sandeep Sharma to Tim David, ! CAUGHT! A five-wicket haul for Sandeep Sharma and what a performance this has been from him, returning from injury and leading the attack. Slower full toss, not quite high and always dipping a bit. Bowled outside off stump and Tim David has to shuffle across and he looks to go over mid-wicket but ends up skiing it really high. Riyan Parag takes a fine catch near the ropes and manages to stay inside the ropes.

Sandeep Sharma to Tim David, Dot ball and just one off this over so far, excellent bowling. Banged in short and outside off, Tim David swivels and pulls it without much timing to deep mid-wicket and denies the single.

Sandeep Sharma to Piyush Chawla, No hat-trick! A juicy full toss, around off and angling across, Piyush Chawla punches it through covers and turns the strike over.

Piyush Chawla walks out to bat at number 10 for Mumbai and will face the hattrick ball from Sandeep Sharma. 

Sandeep Sharma to Gerald Coetzee, ! TAKEN! Two in two here for Sandeep Sharma and he has been the pick of the bowlers for Rajasthan.

Gerald Coetzee walks out to bat at number 9 for Mumbai.

Sandeep Sharma to Tilak Varma, ! CAUGHT!

It will be Sandeep Sharma (3-0-15-2) to bowl the final over of the innings. 

Avesh Khan to Tim David, Good effort in the deep from Shimron Hetmyer and only 6 runs come off the 19th over. Pitched up outside the off stump, Tim David gets across a bit and thumps it to the right of long off where Hetmyer gets across quickly and flicks the ball to the other fielder and keeps it down to two.

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, This is top bowling from Avesh Khan in his final over. Full and wide, angling across as well, Tilak Varma squeezes it out in front of point and picks up a single.

Avesh Khan to Tim David, Full again and outside off stump, not allowing the batter to get under it, Tim David shuffles and hits it down to long on for a single.

Avesh Khan to Tim David, WIDE! Loses his radar again and pushes the attempted yorker beyond the tramline outside off.

Avesh Khan to Tim David, Another dot ball! Mumbai losing all momentum here as Avesh Khan nails the wide yorker this time around. Tim David can only manage to hit it towards the cover fielder.

Avesh Khan to Tim David, WIDE! Full and wide, a bit too wide outside the tramline and no shot is offered by Tim David.

Tim David is the next man to walk out for Mumbai.

Avesh Khan to Hardik Pandya, ! LBW! Another huge appeal and the finger goes up for LBW! Hardik Pandya reviews it though.

Avesh Khan to Hardik Pandya, Goes full and wide and gets it full enough, Hardik Pandya tries to move to the off side and go after it but misses. Pandya does review it for a wide though.

Avesh Khan (3-0-43-0) comes back to bowl his final over. 

Yuzvendra Chahal to Hardik Pandya, 1 run.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Hardik Pandya, 2 runs.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Hardik Pandya, ! Hard and straight! Flighted ball, full and on leg stump, Hardik Pandya punches it with a straight bat and beats Shimron Hetmyer who was running to his left from long on. Yuzvendra Chahal feels he should have stopped it.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Hardik Pandya, No run.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, 1 run.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Hardik Pandya, Nice and full on off stump, knocked down to long off for a single by Pandya.

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, ! Uh,. oh! The extra ball has cost Trent Boult plenty here. Good length around off and angled in, Tilak Varma gets under it and whacks it high and handsome over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, WIDE! Another slower bumper, short and outside off, a bit too short and Tilak Varma cannot reach it.

Trent Boult to Hardik Pandya, Switches to over the wicket and brings out another slower bumper, over leg stump and Hardik Pandya just angles the pull to deep backward square leg for a single.

Trent Boult to Hardik Pandya, Comes back from around the wicket to the right-hander and angles in a yorker on the stumps, Hardik Pandya just blocks it down the pitch.

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, 1 run.

Trent Boult to Hardik Pandya, Back of a length and outside off, Hardik Pandya stands upright and punches it square past point for a single.

The skipper of Mumbai, Hardik Pandya walks out to bat at number 7 for his team. 

Trent Boult to Nehal Wadhera, ! CAUGHT! Excellent bowling from Trent Boult as he sends Nehal Wadhera back for 49 and the partnership also ends on 99 runs.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, In the air but lands safely. Tossed well wide of the off stump, Nehal Wadhera goes after it and ends up lifting it high over cover-point. Yashasvi Jaiswal comes in from the deep but the ball falls well short. A single is taken and Wadhera moves to 49.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, ! Wow, a third six in the over and Yuzvendra Chahal is left reeling here. Floated full and wide, Nehal Wadhera manages to reach it and gets enough power to take it over wide long on for another maximum.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, ! That is humongous! Nehal Wadhera is playing some knock here. Full and right in the slot on middle and leg, Wadhera hangs deep and smokes the slog-sweep well over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, 1 run.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, ! LBW! A huge appeal and given!

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, ! CRUNCHED!

Sandeep Sharma to Tilak Varma, Wider on off again and on a good length, Tilak Varma slaps it to deep point and gets to the other end. 

Sandeep Sharma to Tilak Varma, Four!

Sandeep Sharma to Nehal Wadhera, Takes pace off and bowls this at 116.7kph, on a length and outside off, Nehal Wadhera is early on his swipe and gets a leading edge towards deep cover for a single. 

Sandeep Sharma to Nehal Wadhera, Misses out this time does Nehal Wadhera! Sandeep Sharma bowls the bouncer right and over middle and off, Nehal Wadhera looks to pull but misses out. 

Sandeep Sharma to Tilak Varma, Starts from over the wicket and bowls this on a length, well outside off away from that hitting arc, Tilak Varma manages to reach out and slap it to deep cover for a single. 

Sandeep Sharma to Nehal Wadhera, ! Smartly done by Nehal Wadhera! Sandeep Sharma digs this one short and hits the deck over off, Nehal Wadhera waits back and ramps it over the keeper for four runs. 

Strategic Break! This has been quite the comeback from Mumbai and the return of Nehal Wadhera has really been a positive one. The partnership between Wadhera and Tilak Varma is a crucial one and with the likes of Hardik Pandya and Tim David still to come, Mumbai might go all out here. Rajasthan need some control back in the game but they need wickets in order to do so and the in the last few, no such opportunity has been created. Let's see which side finishes the first half strongly.

Avesh Khan to Nehal Wadhera, ! An expensive over this by Avesh Khan and Mumbai rack up 19 runs off it! Drops the length short and hits the deck hard over middle and off, Nehal Wadhera stays back and nails the pull shot over mid-wicket for a biggie! 

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, Bowls this nicely on a good length and on middle and leg, Tilak Varma makes some room and cuts it to cover for a single. 

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, ! That's easy pickings! Looks for the yorker and ends up bowling a low full toss on off, Tilak Varma picks it on the full and drives it straight past mid off for four more runs. 

Avesh Khan to Nehal Wadhera, Takes pace off and angles this back in, from around middle, Nehal Wadhera steers it to third man for a single. 

Avesh Khan to Nehal Wadhera, Six!

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, Bangs the length just outside off, Tilak Varma slaps it to mid off and gets to the other end. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, Brings up the 100 runs for Mumbai! ushes this one into the pads on a fuller length, Nehal Wadhera tucks it behind the square on leg for a brace.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Fuller in length and outside off, Tilak Varma cuts it to sweeper cover for a single. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Beaten on this occasion! Flighst this one up just outside off, Tilak Varma looks to cut it square but misses out on any connection. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, 1 run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, 1 run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, Goes fuller and into that off stump line, Nehal Wadhera slashes it over cover for a single. 

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, ! Another boundary in the over and these two batters are ticking along nicely for Mumbai. Shorter in length outside off, Tilak Varma pounces on the width and slaps it through cover for a boundary. 

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, A tad shorter and outside off, Nehal Wadhera slaps it to long off for a single. 

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, 1 run.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, TWO WIDES! Bowls this fuller and down leg, Nehal Wadhera looks to sweep but misses out. The ball evades the keeper and the batters cross for a run. 

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, Tosses it up and into the stumps, Tilak Varma takes a step out and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, Four!

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, Goes fuller and on off, Tilak Varma punches it to cover.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, ! Sounded sweet off the bat! Ravichandran Ashwin drops the length short and over middle, Nehal Wadhera rocks back and picks the length perfectly nailing his pull over mid-wicket for four runs.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Fuller and attacking the stumps, Tilak Varma pushes it to long off for a single. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, 1 run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Tosses this one up on that off stump line, Tilak Varma works it to long off for a single. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Goes fuller and into the pads, Tilak Varma tucks it in front of deep mid-wicket and gets a brace. 

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, Comes from around the wicket and bowls this on a fuller length, drifting back into the stumps, Nehal Wadhera cuts it to deep cover for a single. 

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, Ends well does Avesh Khan. Slightly back of a length and angled into the body of the batter, Tilak Varma gets cramped for room and jams it out to mid-wicket.

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, WIDE! Banged in short and outside off stump, it was the slower one and the ball looped over the batter to the keeper, wide called.

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, No run.

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, Just a touch fuller and straighter at the stumps, Tilak Varma has to defend it from the crease towards cover.

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, ! Innovative from Tilak Varma! Hard length again outside off and angling in, Varma gets inside the line early and paddles it over short fine leg for a boundary.

Avesh Khan to Nehal Wadhera, 1 run.

Avesh Khan to Nehal Wadhera, Beauty! Steams in from around the wicket and nails the length around off stump, getting it to angle in and then just straightening a touch. Nehal Wadhera is bamboozled as the ball whizzed past the outside edge.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, Nicely flighted on the stumps, Nehal Wadhera leans ahead and knocks it down to long on for a run. 10 off it!

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, The call is for two but Tilak Varma won't get it. Flatter one, angled in, Varma works it away through wide mid on for another single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Nehal Wadhera, On a length and on middle, angling in, tucked away 'round the corner for one more.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Bowled shorter and angled into the batter, Tilak Varma goes back and across before pulling it away to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Six!

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, No run.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, Quicker through the air and bowled full on off stump, Nehal Wadhera watchfully defends it out.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, ! Nicely done! Pushed fuller and around off, Nehal Wadhera gets inside the line well and paddles it down to fine leg for a welcome boundary.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Nehal Wadhera, No run.

Strategic break! Rajasthan continues to assert their dominance over Mumbai, with the introduction of spin proving to be a masterstroke by Sanju Samson. Mumbai find themselves in a desperate situation, longing to forge a significant partnership to stem the tide of Rajasthan's onslaught while the hosts will now aim to tighten the screws further, pushing Mumbai deeper against the wall and capitalizing on their current advantage. With that, Nehal Wadhera walks out to bat at number 6 for Mumbai.Â

Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Nabi, ! c & b Yuzvendra Chahal.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Tilak Varma, 1 run.

It will be spin from both ends as Yuzvendra Chahal comes into the attack from the other end. 

Yuzvendra Chahal to Mohammad Nabi, Floats it up full and around off, spinning away, Mohammad Nabi looks to go big but adjusts late and just strokes it past short cover for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mohammad Nabi, Nicely tossed up around off, Mohammad Nabi uses his feet and pushes it down to long off for a run. The 50 now comes up for Mumbai.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Drops it a bit short and at the pads, worked off the back foot past mid-wicket for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Nicely drifted into middle, a bit full and Tilak Varma leans ahead to drive it towards mid off.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, WIDE! Just angled down the leg side, Tilak Varma misses the flick and a wide is called.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mohammad Nabi, Flatter one, drifted into middle and leg, Mohammad Nabi waits on the back foot and works it in front of mid-wicket for one more.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Fuller this time, Tilak Varma advances a bit and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Spin is introduced soon after the powerplay and Ravichandran Ashwin comes on to bowl now.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tilak Varma, Quick and flat, speared in on a length on middle, Tilak Varma watchfully defends it back to Ashwin.

Avesh Khan to Tilak Varma, Hard length around the top of middle and off, Tilak Varma hops and bunts it down on the off side for another quick single.

Avesh Khan to Mohammad Nabi, 1 run.

Avesh Khan to Mohammad Nabi, Four!

Avesh Khan to Mohammad Nabi, ! This is excellent from Mohammad Nabi. Hard length outside off, Nabi plays it late and just caresses it in front of the point region for a boundary.

Avesh Khan to Mohammad Nabi, Six!

Avesh Khan comes into the attack now.

Avesh Khan to Mohammad Nabi, 2 runs.

Trent Boult to Mohammad Nabi, LEG BYES! Gets the ball to nip back in from a good length and into the pads, Mohammad Nabi gets a step across and looks to scoop it away but misses out. The ball clips the top of his front pad and trickles down to short fine leg for a single. 

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, 1 run.

Trent Boult to Mohammad Nabi, Pitches this on a length and angles it away from outside off, Mohammad Nabi drives it to deep cover for a single.

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, On a back of a length, around middle and off, Tilak Varma dabs it in front of point and gets a quick single. 

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, No run.

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, WIDE! Looks to attack the pads on a length but sprays it down leg, Tilak Varma looks to flick but withdraws the shot as the umpire calls it a wide. 

Trent Boult to Mohammad Nabi, Hurls this on a nagging length around middle and leg and gets the ball to nip back in sharp, Mohammad Nabi manages to tucks it to the on side and pinches a single. 

Sandeep Sharma to Mohammad Nabi, What an over this has been, just 1 run off it and a wicket! Goes fuller again and into the pads, Mohammad Nabi nudges it to wide of long on and gets a single.

Sandeep Sharma to Mohammad Nabi, Goes fuller this time and into the pads, Mohammad Nabi tucks it to short mid-wicket.

Sandeep Sharma to Mohammad Nabi, Still no run in the over! Bowls this nicely on a good length and on that off stump line, Mohammad Nabi punches it back to the bowler. 

Sandeep Sharma to Mohammad Nabi, No run.

Sandeep Sharma to Mohammad Nabi, Bangs the deck on a good length and on top of off, Mohammad Nabi pushes it to mid off. 

Mohammad Nabi is the new batter in.

Sandeep Sharma to Suryakumar Yadav, ! CAUGHT! A soft dismissal and the in-form Suryakumar Yadav has to walk back for just 10 runs. 

Trent Boult to Suryakumar Yadav, Takes some pace off and bowls this on a nagging length just outside off, Suryakumar Yadav whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single to end the over. 

Trent Boult to Suryakumar Yadav, No run.

Trent Boult to Suryakumar Yadav, ! Cut to precision! It was a good delivery by Boult angling back into the right-hander on a length and around middle and off, Suryakumar Yadav gets on top of his toes and opens the bat face delicately to steer the ball wider of short third for four more runs. 

Trent Boult to Suryakumar Yadav, Angles this one back in, on a good length and into the pads, Suryakumar Yadav tucks it to short mid-wicket. 

Trent Boult to Suryakumar Yadav, Four!

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, Pitches this fuller in length and just outside off, Tilak Varma taps it behind point and gets a single. 

Trent Boult to Tilak Varma, WIDE! Bangs the deck on a shorter length over middle, Tilak Varma swivels across an looks for the pull but the ball climbs on him and the umpire calls it a wide. Sanju Samson and Trent Boult think of reviewing it but then let it go. 

Sandeep Sharma to Tilak Varma, Goes a tad fuller and into the pads, Tilak Varma delicately tucks it behind square of the wicket on leg and gets a single to end the over. 

Sandeep Sharma to Suryakumar Yadav, 1 run.

Tilak Varma walks in with Mumbai in a spot of early bother.

Sandeep Sharma to Tilak Varma, Goes fuller in length and on that off-stump line, Tilak Varma drives it to deep cover for a single to get off the mark. 

Sandeep Sharma to Ishan Kishan, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a review this has been and both the openers for Mumbai are back in the hut! A loud appeal for caught behind and the umpire stays unmoved. Sanju Samson thinks there is an edge and sends it upstairs for a review. 

Sandeep Sharma to Ishan Kishan, No run.

Sandeep Sharma to Ishan Kishan, Starts from over the wicket and bowls this nicely on a length outside off and gets the ball to shape away off the deck even further, Ishan Kishan holds the bat high and leaves this one go through to the keeper. 

Sandeep Sharma to operate from the other end.

Suryakumar Yadav is in at number 3.

Trent Boult to Suryakumar Yadav, No run.

Trent Boult to Rohit Sharma, ! c Sanju Samson b Trent Boult.

Trent Boult to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this on a good length and angles it back into the right-hander, Rohit Sharma just tucks it to mid-wicket for no runs. 

Trent Boult to Rohit Sharma, Good delivery that! Bangs the deck on a length over middle and off, Rohit Sharma gets hurried a bit but manages to stab it back onto the deck. 

Trent Boult to Rohit Sharma, Four!

Trent Boult to Rohit Sharma, Runs straightaway and Rohit Sharma is off the mark! Trent Boult steams in from over the wicket and bowls a fuller delivery, into the pads, Rohit Sharma flicks it neatly to deep mid-wicket region and gets two runs. 

All in readiness for the game to begin! The two umpires are the first ones to make their way out in the middle as the players of Rajasthan can be seen in a huddle before taking their places on the field. It will be the dynamic duo of former skipper Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan to open the innings for Mumbai as usual. Trent Boult has been handed the new ball and is raring to go. Let's play...

Sanju Samson, the captain of Rajasthan says they wanted to bowl first and are happy to have lost the toss. Adds that this is a big tournament and when momentum is going well they have to keep going and with the gap between the games they reflect on how to get better. Mentions that they now know how the wicket will play and they respect all the opponents and Mumbai is a good side and they only look to play the game and think of the controllables. Concludes that Sandeep Sharma comes back into th

Hardik Pandya, the captain of Mumbai says that they will bat first as it looks like a good wicket and they didn't see much dew in the practice session. On playing his 100th game for Mumbai, he says that he is very grateful as he started his journey with them. Adds that they have been a bit unlucky with close encounters. Ends by informing that they have a few changes in the team with the likes of Nuwan Thushara and Nehal Wadhera coming in.

Impact players nominated by Mumbai -  Nuwan Thushara, Akash Madhwal, Naman Dhir, Shams Mulani, Dewald Brevis.

Mumbai (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Nabi, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah.

Impact players nominated by Rajasthan - Jos Buttler, Keshav Maharaj, Shubham Dubey, Navdeep Saini, Tom Kohler-Cadmore.

Rajasthan (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rovman Powell, Sanju Samson (C)(WK), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

TOSS - MUMBAI have won the toss and will BAT first!