Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by eight wickets in the 45th match of IPL 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Ben Stokes and Sanju Samson stitched an unbeaten partnership of 152 runs, to help RR chase down a target of 196. Stokes scored his second century in the IPL, smashing 107 runs off 60 deliveries. The Englishman's innings comprised of fourteen boundaries and three sixes. Samson registered his 13th half-century in the IPL, accumulating 54 runs from 31 balls with four boundaries and three maximums to his credit. Australian pacer James Pattinson was the pick of the bowlers for MI, accounting for two wickets. MI posted a total of 195 runs for the loss of five wickets after skipper Kieron Pollard won the toss and opted to bat. All-rounder Hardik Pandya was the highest run-scorer, smashing 60 runs off 21 deliveries, with two boundaries and seven sixes to his credit. Suryakumar Yadav was the second highest run-getter, accumulating 40 runs off 26 balls. Jofra Archer and Shreyas Gopal picked two wickets apiece for RR. (SCORECARD)
IPL 2020 Match 45 Highlights Between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, Straight From Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
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- 23:08 (IST)RR defeat MI by 8 wicketsRajasthan Royals defeat Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets, as Ben Stokes finishes the chase with a boundary over cover following a low full-toss. CSK are now the first team to be officially knocked out of IPL 2020, after RR's triumph.
- 23:07 (IST)Stokes completes his second century in the IPL with a six
- 22:57 (IST)FOUR!Ben Stokes has reached 95 following a top-edge off a short delivery, which makes its way down to the third man fence.
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- 22:51 (IST)Half-century for Sanju SamsonSanju Samson has completed his 13th half-century in the IPL. Samson nudged the ball in front of square on the on-side, with some quick running between the wickets to complete two runs. The batsman has further completed 2000 runs for the Rajasthan Royals. RR 157/2 after 15 overs, Need another 39 runs off 30 deliveries.
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- 22:41 (IST)100-run partnership between Sanju Samson and Ben Stokes
- 22:40 (IST)FOUR!Sanju Samson scores a lovely boundary down to deep backward point, directing the ball beautifully in the gap.
- 22:38 (IST)SIX!Second six of the innings for Ben Stokes who comes down the track, sweetly timing a big hit straight down the ground.
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- 22:34 (IST)SIX!Phenomenal hit by Sanju Samson who plays a beautiful shot, timing the ball sweetly over long-off.
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- 22:23 (IST)Stokes completes his half-century with a boundaryBen Stokes registers his 2nd IPL half-century, with an excellent shot in front of square on the leg-side. RR 99/2 after 10 overs
- 22:22 (IST)50-run partnership between Sanju Samson and Ben Stokes
- 22:11 (IST)SIX!Superb six by Sanju Samson who clears the boundary with a classy, well-timed shot to deep extra cover.
- 22:07 (IST)FOUR!Seventh boundary of the innings for Ben Stokes, who plays a switch hit, directing the ball through backward point.
- 22:05 (IST)SIX!Opening six of the innings for Ben Stokes who goes down on one leg, slog-sweeping the ball into the deep mid-wicket stands.
- 21:59 (IST)RR end powerplay with a boundaryBen Stokes gets his sixth boundary of the innings with a slog sweep. Hardik Pandya failed to complete a catch off the miscalculated shot, with the ball going on to hit the ropes. RR 55/2 after 6 overs
- 21:58 (IST)FOUR!Boundary for Ben Stokes who continues to attack, playing a reverse sweep down to the third man fence.
- 21:54 (IST)WICKET! Steve Smith b James Pattinson 11 (8)
- 21:48 (IST)SIX!Steve Smith follows up the boundary with his opening six, shuffling across and flicking the ball over deep square leg, having cleared his front leg.
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- 21:41 (IST)FOUR!Excellent boundary by Ben Stokes who comes down the wicket, timing a clip through the mid-wicket region.
- 21:38 (IST)WICKET! Robin Uthappa c Kieron Pollard b James Pattinson 13 (11)
- 21:36 (IST)FOUR!Second boundary of the innings for Robin Uthappa who plays a brilliant drive down to extra cover, off a fractionally full cross-seam delivery.
- 21:34 (IST)FOUR!Fine boundary by Robin Uthappa who pulls the short ball over mid-wicket, timing the shot astutely.
- 21:32 (IST)Excellent start by Trent BoultTrent Boult gets the defence of 196 off to a strong start for MI, conceding just five runs from the opening over of the second innings.
- 21:29 (IST)Ben Stokes to start the chase alongside Robin UthappaBen Stokes will be opening the innings with Robin Uthappa, as RR attempt to chase a stern target of 196 runs. Trent Boult to bowl the first over.
- 21:18 (IST)RR need 196 runs to winMumbai Indians finish with a score of 195 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. Hardik Pandya smashed a fantastic six off the final delivery, thrashing the ball over long-off. The all-rounder has finished unbeaten with a score of 60 runs off 21 deliveries.
- 21:16 (IST)Half-century for Hardik Pandya
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- 21:13 (IST)FOUR!Hardik Pandya continues to make an impact, taking advantage of a short and wide delivery to direct the ball over extra cover.
- 21:11 (IST)SIX!Sublime six by Hardik Pandya who swings with great strength over deep mid-wicket, having picked the length early.
- 21:05 (IST)WICKET! Saurabh Tiwary c Ben Stokes b Jofra Archer 34 (25)