From correspondents in Africa, 12:00 AM IST

Chennai Super Kings defeated title holders Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the De Beers Diamond Oval here Saturday.

Brief scores: Rajasthan Royals 140/7 in 20 overs (Graeme Smith 30; Muttiah Muralitharan 2-22, Shadab Jakati 2-35). Chennai Super Kings 141/3 in 18.2 overs (Subramaniam Badrinath 59 not out, Matthew Hayden 48).

(Staff Writer, © IANS)