Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals by eight runs in an IPL cricket match here on Friday.

Batting first, MI scored a competitive 187 for five against Rajasthan Royals. For the winners, Ambati Rayudu top—scored with 27—ball—53 while Lendl Simmons scored 38 while Dhawal Kulkarni was the most successful bowler with figures of 2/29.

In reply, Rajsthan Royals scored 179 for seven in 20 overs with Sanju Samson hitting 76 off 46 balls.

Brief Scores: MI 187/5 in 20 overs (Ambati Rayudu 53, Lendl Simmons 38, Dhawal Kulkarni 2/29).

Rajasthan Royals 179/7 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 76, Mitchell McClenaghan 3/31). MI won by 8 runs.

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