Mumbai back in IPL race

Mumbai - Ambati Rayudu scored a half century and Mitchell McClenaghan grabbed three wickets as the Mumbai Indians put themselves back in the race for a playoff place with an eight-run victory over the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

According to the supersport.com website, Rayudu picked up the man of the match award for his 53 off 27 balls, which included four boundaries and three maximums as Mumbai, who were put into bat by Shane Watson, posted 187 for five in their 20 overs. McClenaghan then grabbed 3-31 in four overs to restrict the Royals to 179 for seven.

The visitors were going along nicely at 161 for three with Sanju Samson and Steve Smith at the crease but then the left-arm quick McClenaghan dismissed Smith (23), ending a 56-run stand for the third wicket. Samson and Karun Nair (seven) then added 34 runs off 16 balls for the fourth wicket before McClenaghan ripped the heart out of the Rajasthan supporters by dismissing Samson, caught by Jagadeesha Suchith at long-off for a well-played 76 off 46 balls with seven boundaries and three maximums.