Deccan Chargers relied on a late batting assault by Dwayne Smith (47) and Rohit Sharma's three-wicket dream spell later on to thump Rajasthan Royals by 53 runs in their Indian Premier League match.

Durban: Rahul Dravid stood tall among the Bangalore ruins and kept the team's hopes alive with an unbeaten half century while chasing 166 to win at Kingsmead on Sunday against the Mumbai Indians.

Skipper Sachin Tendulkar won the toss and opted to bat in the must-win game for Mumbai Indians against Anil Kumble-led Bangalore Royal Challengers here on Sunday.

Chennai: Gautam Gambhir cracked an unbeaten 57 as Delhi Daredevils spanked Chennai Super Kings by six wickets