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, … [Read more...]
CLT20 Team analysis: Victoria Bushrangers
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...]




