Rajasthan Royals win by eight wickets. MI did set a huge target, but Stokes and Sanju Samson rose up to the occasion and made it seem simple to keep their team alive in the tournament. Ben Stokes top-scored with 107, well accompanied by Sanju Samson with 54. The third-wicket partnership was built upto 152 runs, which proved very vital for chasing down such a huge target. For Mumbai Indians, James Pattinson picked up two wickets to his name. MI's bowling attack still could not restrict RR within the target. Ben Stokes has been adjudged as the man of the match for his excellent performance with the bat. Rajasthan Royals advance to the sixth place in the points table with ten points and Mumbai Indians remain at the top with 14 points. Join us for tomorrows match played between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab, Live from Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Until then, cheers!.
18.2 - J Pattinson to B Stokes
Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
4
Stokes dominates with the bat! Absolutely thumped over long-on to complete a sensational hundred! It's been a hundred where he's shown great responsibility, prepared to weather the storm at the start and dig in. His team mates in the dressing room are proud of his effort as they give him a standing ovation.
18.1 - J Pattinson to B Stokes
Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
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Ov 18: 1 0 1 1 1 0 ( 4 Runs )
17.6 - T Boult to S Samson
Short, to leg on the back foot cutting, missed to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by de Kock.
0
17.5 - T Boult to B Stokes
Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Bumrah.
1
17.4 - T Boult to S Samson
Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Pattinson.
1
17.3 - T Boult to B Stokes
Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Pollard.
1
17.2 - T Boult to B Stokes
Half volley, down leg side backing away driving, to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Boult.
0
17.1 - T Boult to S Samson
Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Pollard.