IPL leaders Rajasthan Royals crashed to a seven-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians.
The Royals collapsed from 74-2 to 103 all out - the first time they have been bowled out in the competition - as their five-game winning streak came to a juddering halt.
Ashish Nehra took 3-13, while Dwayne Bravo, Rohan Raje and Dhawal Kulkarni took two wickets apiece.
Mumbai sauntered to their victory target with nearly five overs to spare to continue their remarkable reversal of fortunes - this was their third straight win having lost their opening four fixtures.
Robin Uthappa top scored with 34 off 21 balls, including four fours and a six, as the Indians reached their target for the loss of just three wickets.
Sanath Jayasuriya and Yogesh Takawale put on 41 in a solid opening partnership, the leisurely early pace given a kick-start by a six apiece over square leg.
The Sri Lankan holed out to Yusuf Pathan at deep square leg off Shane Watson for 18, while Takawale (27) fell victim to a textbook Shane Warne delivery.
The further loss of Bravo (one) gave Mumbai brief cause for concern, but Uthappa kept a cool head to guide his team to victory.
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