Chevrolet Warriors are playing all the four group games on their home pitch (at St. George’s Park in Port Elizabeth). Warriors are the Champions of Standard Bank Pro 20 Series but they suffered serious blow when Jacques Kallis opted to play for Bangalore Royal Challengers. When South African T20 player of the season, Colin Ingram is in their ranks, you should not underestimate them. Under home conditions, they are favourites to reach semi-finals from group A along with either Victoria Bushrangers or Chennai Superkings.
Group A teams: Chevrolet Warriors, Chennai Super Kings, Victorian Bushrangers, Wayamba Elevens & Central Stags Districts
Schedule of CLT20 matches: Vs Wayamba Elevens (September 11), Vs Victoria (September 13), Vs Central Districts Stags (September 18) & Vs Chennai Super Kings (September 22)
CLT20 team rating: 8/10
CLT20 history: This is their first Champions League T20 tournament
Qualification for 2010 CLT20 tournament: Warriors are the Champions of Standard Bank Pro 20 Series
Chevrolet Warriors CLT20 team:
Coach: Russell Domingo
Captain: David Jacobs
Batsmen: Colin Ingram, Ashwell Prince, Craig Thyssen & Jon Jon Smuts
All-rounders: Nicky Boje, Johan Botha, Justin Kreusch & Lyall Meyer
Wicket-keepers: Mark Boucher, Arno Jacobs
Bowlers: Juan Theron, Makhaya Ntini, Garnett Kruger & Lonwabo Tsotsobe
Big setback: Jacques Kallis opted to play for Bangalore Royal Challengers. Warriors missed most consistent T20 batsman and useful all-rounder.
Chevrolet Warriors T20 team analysis:
Strengths:
1. Warriors are playing all the 4 group games on the home pitch. Schedule has enough gap for rest and planning.
2. Colin Ingram is the South African T20 cricketer of the season. He is in sensational form this season.
3. Mark Boucher is a world class keeper and all-rounder.
4. Nicky Boje is a spinner and all-rounder.
5. Never underestimate Juan Theron at St. George’s Park in Port Elizabeth
6. As home team, there will be no acclimatization problems. Russell Domingo is a superb coach.
Weaknesses:
1. Unavailability of Jacques Kallis – serious shock.
2. Too much dependence of 3-4 players. If they fail or miss the games due to injuries, team will struggle.
3. Tough group. Victorian Bushrangers and Chennai Super Kings are strong teams.
4. Most of the players do not have big match experience.
Chevrolet Warriors Squad rating: 8/10
CL T20 Prediction for Chevrolet Warriors: They need to fight hard with Chennai Super Kings and Victoria Bush Rangers for semi-final berth. Absence of Jacques kallis is a big blow. But, T20 cricketers like Colin Ingram and Juan Theron have the ability to decimate any opposition on their home ground.
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