Barbadian all-rounder Dwayne Smith fired Mumbai Indians to a thrilling last-ball victory over Chennai Super Kings with a stunning big-hitting display to the death in an Indian Premier League match yesterday.
With 14 runs needed from the last three balls from Australian fast bowler Ben Hilfenhaus, Smith smashed a six and two fours to clinch a dramatic win by two wickets at the Wankhede Stadium.
Chasing 174 to win, Mumbai Indians slipped from 148 for two after a second-wicket partnership of 126 between Sachin Tendulkar (74) and Rohit Sharma before Smith delivered the tremendous performance in an unbeaten 24 off nine balls.
Here, Smith is smacking the winning boundary through the off-side in an effort that earned him the Man Of The Match Award in his first game of the tournament. (AP Picture)
