32nd match of 2015 IPL season 8 has been played between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Mumbai putting into bat first by Rajasthan, managed to put good score of 187 runs with LMP Simmons 38 abnd AT Rayudu's firing 53 runs of just 27 balls. Rajasthan in reply managed to score 179 runs in 20 overs and lost the match by 8 runs. AT Rayudu declared man of the match forhis firing inning of 53 runs of 27 balls.
Earlier, Rajasthan won the toss and put Mumbai into bat first. Mumbai got good start with PA Patel and LMP Simmons initially. Both played quick cricket and added 43 runs in 4.5 overs before PA Patel got out scoring 23 runs of 14 balls. Simmon also made his way scoring 38 runs and UBT Chand followed him contributing 13 runs. Skipper RG Sharma and AT Rayudu came in middle and took charge in hand for Mumbai. Both played good cricket in middle overs. RG sharma made very well 27 runs before he departed. AT Rayudu stood in middle till end and played firing inning of 53* runs just in 27 balls. KA Pollard also contributed quick 24 runs of 14 balls. Mumbai managed to put good totals of 187 runs for Rajasthan to achieved.
Following traget of 188 runs, Rajasthan could not made vatter start and lost in form AM Rahane early scoring 16 runs. skipper SR Watson and SV Samson took the charge in hand amd played good cricket in middle overs. SR Watson made 28 runs before left the field. But, SV Samson played good inning of 76 runs of just 46 balls and put Rajasthan in einning position. Unfortunately SV Samsson got out scoring 76 runs and RR were in trouble. MJ McClenaghan picked-up 2 wickets in 1 over and gave Mumbai very needed win to remain in tournament by 8 runs at Wankhede.
Player of the match - AT Rayudu (Mumbai Indians)
Points - Mumbai Indians 2, Rajasthan Royals 0
