Photos : Sachin Tendulkar in Action Vs RR | May 20, 2012, Jaipur
Dwayne Smith and Sachin Tendulkar struck fluent half-centuries in their record 163-run opening stand as Mumbai Indians cantered to a 10-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the last league game of the Indian Premier League, here on Sunday night.The Mumbai duo bettered the previous best of 159 by Chennai Super Kings' Michael Hussey and Murali Vijay in IPL-4.
Smith slammed 87 off 58 balls while Tendulkar scored a 51-ball 58 to help Mumbai chase down the target of 163 with two overs to spare at the Sawai Mansingh stadium.With their place in the playoffs already assured, the win will be a huge morale booster for Mumbai going into the eliminator against holders Chennai.
Chasing a challenging target, Mumbai threw a surprise by sending Smith to open the innings along with Tendulkar.
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