Victoria Bushrangers are one of the strongest and most consistent squads in the Champions League Cricket. Victoria is the only T20 team that qualified to all the three editions of Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament. Victoria reached semi-finals in the 2009 Champions League but its prospects are slightly weakened by the decisions of the Captain Cameron White and Dwayne Bravo who opted to play for Bangalore and Mumbai IPL teams respectively. But, Victoria still has many players with vast experience in tough domestic T20 competition. Group A teams: Victoria Bushrangers, Chennai Super Kings, Warriors, Wayamba Eleven & Central District Stags Schedule of CLT20 matches: Vs Chevrolet Warriors (September 13), Vs Central Districts Stags (September 15), Vs Chennai Super Kings (September 18), Vs Wayamba Elevens (September 20). Victoria CLT20 team rating: 8/10 CL T20 history: Victoria is the only team that qualified for 2008, 2009 & 2010 CL T20 tournaments. Victoria was semi-finalist in the 2009 Chamions League. Qualification for 2010 CLT20 tournament: By winning the KFC Twenty20 Bigbash (Australia's domestic T20 competition). Victoria Bushrangers CLT20 team: Coach: Greg Shipperd Captain: David Hussey Batsmen: Brad Hodge, Robert Quiney & Aaron Finch All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Andew McDonald & John Hastings Wicket-keeper: Mathew Wade & Ryan Carters Bowlers: Shane Harwood, Dirk Nannes, Peter Siddle, Clinton McKay, Bryce McGain & James Pattinson Significant events: Captain White was forced to play for Bangalore Royal Challengers. Bravo was picked by Mumbai Indians. Victoria Bushrangers team analysis: Strengths: 1. Experience of playing in the tough domestic T20 competition. 2. World class fast bowlers: Shane Harwood and Dick Nannes can rattle any top order. 3. Experience of reaching semi-finals in 2009 Champions … [Read more...]
CLT20 Team analysis: Highveld Lions
Highveld Lions are lucky to play 3 out of 4 group games at home ground. But, they are unlucky to get tough draw. They qualified to the 2010 Champions League T20 as a losing finalist in the domestic Standard Bank Twenty20 cricket tournament. This is their first Champions League appearance. Highveld Lions will clash with Mumbai Indians in the opening match of the 2010 CL T20 cricket tournament at Wanderers in Johannesburg. Group B teams: Highveld Lions, Mumbai Indians, Bangalore Royal Challengers, South Australian Redbacks & Guyana Schedule of CLT20 matches: Vs Mumbai Indians (September 10), Vs South Austraia (September 12), Vs Guyana (September 19) & Vs Bangalore Royal Challengers (September 21) CLT20 team rating: 7/10 CLT20 history: Highveld Lions never qualified to the Champions League T20. Qualification for 2010 CLT20 tournament: Runner-up in the Standard Bank Twenty20 cricket tournament Highveld Lions CLT20 team: Coach: Captain: Alvero Petersen Batsmen: Neil McKenzie, Craig Alexander, Jonathan Vandiar & Vaughn Van Jaarsveld All-rounders: Richard Cameron, Zander de Bruyn, Werner Coetsee, Robert Frylinck, Aaron Phangiso & Jean Symes Wicket-keeper: Thami Tsolekile Bowlers: Ethan O’Reilly, Shane Burger & Cliffie Deacon Significant events: Monty Panesar is not playing in the CL T20. Andre Nel was not selected. Highveld Lions team analysis: Strengths: 1. Home advantage. 3 out of 4 group stages matches are at Wanderers in Johannesburg. 2. Team spirit. They may not have big stars but they surprise opponents with team spirit. 3. They have some good batsmen. Weaknesses: 1. Strong opponents. Mumbai is strengthened by Kieron Pollard, J.P. Duminy & Dwayne Bravo while Bangalore is strengthened by Jacques Kallis, Ross Taylor & Cameron White. 2. Lack of experience. Most of … [Read more...]
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