Tim David (45* off 14) provided a blockbuster finish with three sixes in a row with 17 needed off the last over to help his team get back to winning ways.
Tim David's three consecutive sixes in the final over of the match sealed the game for MI and gave them another day to live in IPL. Hailing the Australian all-rounder's performance, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said Tim David is finally turning out to be the potential Kieron Polla
The Royals got off to an incredible start in the first innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal smashing 124 runs (62b, 16x4, 8x6) for the most scored in a single game this season and also securing the Orange Cap in the process.
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan praised Abhishek Sharma for his approach at the top of the order, saying Sunrisers Hyderabad should stick to opening with him. SRH opener Abhishek Sharma emerged as his team's highest scorer against Delhi Capitals, hitting a 36-ball 67.
In what was a double delight for the spectators, the IPL hosted its landmark 1000th game while Mumbai Indians' skipper Rohit Sharma played at his home ground on his 36th birthday.
Delhi Capitals suffered a nine-run loss in a close encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing a target of 198, DC came close but fell short by nine runs.
Suryakumar Yadav played an attacking knock of 55 off 29 balls. Cameron Green scored 44 off 26 balls while Tim David scored 45* off just 14 balls and Tilak Varma played a knock of 29* off 21.
They are level with a duo of Ajinkya Rahane and Rahul Dravid, who have also eight fifty-run stand for RR.
Buttler and Jaiswal brought their 50-run partnership eight times in the IPL at Wankhede Stadium against the Mumbai Indians. They have scored five 50-plus run partnerships this season.
He accomplished this feat during his side's IPL 2023 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It is also the 1000th IPL match.
Young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal's maiden century powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) with 212/7 against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday