Kieron Pollard's 64 led the Mumbai Indians to their third IPL win of the campaign with a 27-run victory over the Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday.

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Mumbai made a total of 197 for six from their 20 overs - the highest so far this IPL season - with Pollard's 33-ball innings setting the imposing target before he weighed in with bowling figures of four for 44 to help dismiss the Royals for 170.

 

Pollard came to the crease after IPL debutant Australian Brad Hogg dismissed Rohit Sharma and Richard Levi in four balls, with Ambati Rayudu (47 not out) ensuring a solid total for the hosts.

 

Owais Shah top-scored for Rajasthan with a 42-ball knock of 76 before he was bowled by Lasith Malinga, with Mumbai's Munaf Patel claiming the best bowling figures of four for 28 from 3.4 overs.

 

The result sees Mumbai move top of the table with six points while the Royals are in fourth.