Rajasthan cricketer Jos Buttler plays a shot during the T20 2018 cricket match Mumbai vs Rajasthan at the Wankhede Stadium./ AFP

In-form Jos Buttler (94) hit his fifth successive half-century as Rajasthan thrashed Mumbai by seven wickets in a key T20 clash to stay alive in the Play-offs race, on Sunday.

Rajasthan Chased 169 on a difficult Wankhede wicket and Buttler batted with a lot of responsibility. The Briton added 95 runs for the second wicket with captain Ajinkya Rahane (37 off 36) as he carried his bat to steer his side past the finish line.