Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by nine runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Brabourne Stadium here on Saturday.

Rajasthan Royals 199/6 in 20 overs (Shane Watson not out 104; Andre Russel 3 for 32).

Kolkata Knight Riders 190/9 in 20 overs (Yousuf Pathan 44, Andre Russel 37; Chris Morris 4 for 23).