Smith was sure of winning the match on getting strike

RP Singh got a single in the third ball and Mumbai needed 14 runs off the final three balls. Smith kept his words by hammering a six and two fours to take Mumbai Indians to a thrilling two-wicket victory over holders Chennai Super Kings.

"I just backed myself. I know as long as I can watch the ball I can do it. I just asked RP to give me the three balls that were left. I knew I could do it from there," said the West Indian at the post-match press conference.

Smith made an unbeaten 24 off nine balls that won him the man of the match award.

Smith also credited Tendulkar for giving him confidence when he set off to bat at no. 6 at the fall of Ambati Rayudu