Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by three runs in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday, The Indian Express reported.

Electing to bowl, LSG produced a fine bowling effort before Shimron Hetmyerstruck a fluent fifty to help RR post 165 for six.

Hetmyer remained unbeaten on 59 off 36 balls to take RR to the total after they were at 67 for four at one stage, according to The Indian Express.

Krishnappa Gowtham (2/30) and Jason Holder (2/50) shared four wickets between them for LSG.

Chasing the total, RR restricted LSG to 162 for eight, The Indian Express reported.