MI vs RR, IPL 2018: Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets

That brings us to the end of a lopsided contest! It is not easy to travel to Mumbai and beat them in their own den. Rajasthan have won three games in a row now and are right on track. On the other hand, the hosts need to win their remaining two games and have to depend on outside factors as well. Tomorrow, Punjab will host Bangalore in their adopted home, Indore. Join us for that. Till then, goodbye and cheers!

Jos Buttler has been awarded the Man of the Match for his scintillating display with the bat. His rich vein of form augurs really well for Rajasthan.

On a hard and true surface, Mumbai were below-par. Their batsmen showed spark in phases but they failed to fire collectively. The bowlers more or less failed to hit their mark as well. Krunal Pandya was good with the ball but didn't find enough support on the day. The cameo from Samson at the fag end was also instrumental in putting a full stop to Mumbai's chances. A disappointing loss for them while the visitors are going from strength-to-strength.

A power-packed display from Rajasthan has led them to a thumping victory. No matter how many adjectives do you use, you won't find an apt term to praise Jos Buttler. He played sensible cricket, picked his spots to perfection and kept on finding the boundaries when needed. A perfect example of how a chase needs to be paced. 5 consecutive fifties in a row tells you the story of his dominance.

It's all over! Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets

H Pandya to Jos Buttler, SIX! That's it, Buttler completes the formalities! He took responsibility from the word go and got his side home. Back of a length ball, Buttler makes room and heaves it over long on for a maximum. Big smiles in the visiting camp. RAJASTHAN WIN BY 7 WICKETS WITH TWO OVERS TO SPARE!

Ben Stokes comes in to complete the formalities.

H Pandya to S Samson, OUT! A consolation prize for the hosts! Slower ball at 106 clicks well outside off, Samson throws his bat at it. Doesn't get it off the middle of the bat. The ball flies towards deep cover. Chahar (sub) in the deep takes it comfortably.

OUT! Hardik Pandya gets rid of Sanju Samson (26). RR 165/3 in 17.5 overs, need 4 to win

H Pandya to S Samson, Slower ball, cutting in sharply. Samson looks to clip it away but is beaten on the inside.

H Pandya to S Samson, SIX! Two in a row! Samson wants to finish off in this over. Similar delivery, sits up nicely. Sanju murders it over the fielder at cow corner. Only 4 more needed.

H Pandya to S Samson, SIX! Hit with disdain! Short ball at a slower pace, Samson is confident at the crease. Swings his bat to pull it over mid-wicket. The ball goes 20 rows into the stands.

H Pandya to S Samson, On a length outside off, dabbed to point.

Hardik Pandya returns.

Royals 153/2 in 17 overs, need 16 off 18 balls

M McClenaghan to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Clean as a whistle! Slower ball in the slot for Buttler. He clears his front leg and tonks it down the ground. Seems to have just bounced in front of the ropes and then went over. The replays confirm the same.

M McClenaghan to Jos Buttler, Hurled way outside off, Buttler thinks of playing at it but doesn't go for it eventually. It is near the tramline but the umpire rules in favour of the bowler.

M McClenaghan to S Samson, Two wides! Too short this time, Kishan leaps and makes a partial stop. A single taken as well.

M McClenaghan to Jos Buttler, In the arc for Buttler. He goes hard at it. Gets it towards long off for a single.

M McClenaghan to S Samson, Good length ball outside off, Samson looks to work it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads. A brisk single taken.