Rohit scored his 31st IPL fifty
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Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma smashed an unbeaten 56, which included a game-winning boundary off the penultimate ball of the match, to not only lead his side to a five-wicket win over the Royal Challengers Bangalore by five wickets, but also help them qualify for the playoffs.
The rain had the final say in Bangalore
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After collapsing for 49, the lowest total in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, in their last game against the Kolkata Knight Riders, the Royal Challengers Bangalore were looking to turn their fortunes around, but the weather stopped that from happening.
The Mumbai Indians go ballistic after qualifying for the playoffs
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New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson delivered in the right place at the right time, smashing an unbeaten 95 to not only knock the Rajasthan Royals out of the Indian Premier League (IPL), but also hand the Mumbai Indians a spot in the playoffs.
Marsh struck five boundaries and a six during his knock of 40
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The Kings XI Punjab claimed the top spot heading into the playoffs with an easy 16-run win over the Rajasthan Royals in Chandigarh.
Hussey was named Man of the Match for his wonderful knock of 56
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Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey scored an entertaining half-century to help the Mumbai Indians defeat the Delhi Daredevils by 15 runs and keep their playoffs hopes alive.
Warner hammered 12 boundaries during his knock of 90
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The Sunrisers Hyderabad’s opening duo of David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan both smashed spectacular half-centuries to cruise past the Chennai Super Kings by six wickets, while also keeping their side in the hunt for the playoffs.
Uthappa was named Man of the Match for his unbeaten 83
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Kolkata Knight Riders opening batsman Robin Uthappa hammered yet another half-century to help his side not only crush the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 30 runs, but also earn them a spot in the playoffs.
Warner received the Man of the Match award for his entertaining knock of 59
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Sunrisers Hyderabad’s opening duo of Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner both smashed spectacular half-centuries to flatten the Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets.
Gayle smashed three boundaries and three sixes during his fluent knock of 46
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West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle smashed a solid 46 to help the Royal Challengers Bangalore defeat the Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in Ranchi, which kept their hopes of reaching the playoffs alive.
Eden Gardens will play host to the first game of IPL 2013
The 2013 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin with a bang as defending champions, the Kolkata Knight Riders, will play host to the Delhi Daredevils at Eden Gardens on April 3.
