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Indian Premier League giants Mumbai Indians on Saturday became the first team to bow out of the play-off race after Rajasthan Royals beat Punjab Kings in the first match of the day.

Royals' victory meant Mumbai, who are bottom of the 10-team table with eight losses from 10 matches, have no chance of making the final four this season.

Rohit Sharma's Mumbai, the richest and most successful side in IPL history with five titles, remained winless in their first eight matches this season.

They bounced back with two wins, including a last-over thriller on Friday when Australian fast bowler Daniel Sams defended nine off the final over against high-flying Gujarat Titans who have eight wins from 11 matches.

But the victories come too late as the heavyweights can now only muster a maximum of 12 points which will not be enough to get into the top four.