Match 11 of CLT20 2010 at Kingsmead, Durban between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Southern Redbacks

RCB won the toss and elected to bat. RCB started its game very poorly, The Top order bats men were failed one after another. Redbacks Bowlers were picking up RCB wickets in a very regular intervals, which restricted RCB to score only 154 runs in 19.5 overs. Ross Taylor, Dillon du Preez scored 46 runs each. Daniel Christian took 4 wickets and Shaun Tait,Gary Putland satisified with 2 wickets each.

In return, Redbacks to chase score of 155 runs, Openers Daniel Harris and captain Michael Klinger gave a perfect start with cracking shots on the field. Redbacks 1 wicket partner ship lost till 124 runs in which Daniel Harries scored 57 runs in 38 balls Captain Michel Klinger scored 69 runs in 58 balls and last but not least Callum Ferguson 21 runs in 14 balls. At the end of 18.3 overs Redbacks scored 155 runs with 8.38 Runs per over.

Redbacks Captain Michael Klinger was declared Man of the Match

In Match10 at Kingsmead, Durban Mumbai Indians won the Toss elected to bat. With Lightening batting of Kieron Pollard who scored 70 runs in just 30 runs along with Sachins 48 runs , Shikhar Dhawan 38 runs helped MI to score 184 for 4 wickets in 20.0 overs with Run rate of 9.2. Devendra Bishoo Took 3 wickets in 4 overs.

From Guyana Openers were not able to stick to wickets for long. Captain Ramnaresh Sarwan (46 runs from 38 balls ) along with Narsingh Deonarine (27 runs ) and Christopher Barnwell(24 runs) managed to help the team but were not able to score the required target. at the end of 20 overs Guyana were able to score only 153 runs with loss of 6 wickets. Dwayne Bravo and Harbajan took 2 wickets each.

1st Innings
184/4 in 20.0 Overs
Run Rate: 9.2

2nd Innings
153/6 in 20.0 Overs
Run Rate: 7.65

What a easy Win by CSK. This easy win did came for CSK’s Beautiful Batting as well as Bowling.

Match 9 was held between Chennai Super kings and Wayamba Elevens at Centurion, Tshwane.

Wayamba Elevens won the toss and elected to field first, This was bit costly decision for WE’s as Chennai Super kings Superbly utilized this opportunity and made a High score of the Tournment till now 200 Runs for loss of just 3 wickets at the end of 20 overs. Though the Opener Mathew Hayden was not successful at this match Murali Vijay 68 runs in 48 balls along with Suresh Raina with his superb knock of 87 runs in just 44 balls. at the End of their innings CSK captain M S Dhoni (10 runs ), Albie Morkel (9 runs ) were at the crease. None of the WE’s bowlers proved economical at this match, Chanaka Welegedara though expensive but still managed to take 2 wickets.

Chennai Super Kings even proved in second inniings too with their Superbly bowling. Only Shalika Karunanayake was able to score 20+ runs. All credit has to go to CSK Bowlers, Every bowler was proved Economical, Ravichandran Ashwin pciked up 4 wickets in 4 overs by giving just 18 runs and Albie Morkel also bagged 3 wickets for 22 runs.

Match Summary
Chennai Super Kings
1st Innings
200/3 in 20.0 Overs
Run Rate: 10

Wayamba Eleven
2nd Innings
103 in 17.1 Overs
Run Rate: 6

Man of the match : Suresh Raina

In Match 8 Between Central Stags and Victorian Bush rangers at Centurion, Tshwane on 15 sep 2010 Stags won the toss and elected to bat first. Captain Jamie How unbeaten 77 runs made stags to reach 165 runs in 20 overs. Stags were 165 for 5 wickets. Peter Siddle took 2 wickets.

In reply Bushrangers Aaron Finch ‘s unbeaten 93 runs in just 60 balls made Bush Rangers to reach the target of 165 runs in 19.4 overs.
at the end of the innings Rangers were 166 by just losing 3 wickets

Here is the Match Summary

Central Stags :
1st Innings
165/5 in 20.0 Overs
Run Rate: 8.25
Jamie How (C)
Victorian Bush Rangers :
2nd Innings
166/3 in 19.4 Overs
Run Rate: 8.44

Aaron Finch was declared as Man of the Match

Match7, in CLT20 was held on September 14, 2010 at Kingsmead, Durban between Mumbai Indians and Southern Redbacks

Mumbai Indians won the Toss and elected to bat first. Captain Tendulkar along with Shikhar Dhawan opened up batting line up, but unfortunate Mumbai Indians lost their very first wicket for only 4 runs, Shikhar Dhawan caught by Graham Manou bowled by Gary Putland.

when sachin was at 20 runs for 17 balls he was bowled by Aaron O’Brien when mumbai was 35. By then MI with help of Ambati Rayudu (38 runs) Saurabh Tiwary(44 runs) and Kieron Pollard (36 runs) MI were able to score a huge score of 180 runs for loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs with 9.0 runs per over. From Redbacks team Aaron O’Brien took 2 wickets.

Redbacks started their chase of 181 in required 20 overs. Captain Michel Klinger Continued his good form and scored 50 runs in 48 balls with Daniel Harris scoring 56 runs in just 37 balls. The opening parternship was lead the Redbacks towards their success, Redbacks were able to score 112 runs for their First wicket. From Mumbai almost every bowler were too much of expensive except Lasith Malinga.
Daniel Harris was declared as Man of the Match.

On Sep 13th 2010, In Champions League T20 Match 6 was took place between Warriors and Victorian Bushrangers at St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth.

Warriors won the Toss and Elected to bat first. Captain Davy Jacobs along with Ashwell Prince Opened up the Batting line up,The opening pair were able to score a unbeaten 81 runs in 9.2 overs after which Captain Jacobs was back to pavillion as runout with the Captain Efforts of 59 runs for 39 balls along with Mark Boucher’s 31 runs out of 28 balls Warriors were able to make 158 runs in the 20 Overs with 7.9 RPO for 6 wickets. From Bushrangers Andrew McDonald was proved economic with 5.5 and also took 2 wickets, Shane Harwood, David Hussey were quite expensive with their Bowling Fig.

BushRangers with a 159 target were started off very slow and loss their first wicket at only 12 runs, Opener Rob Quiney was able to make only 1 run before he caught out by Justin Kreusch bowled by Makhaya Ntini. Aaron Finch and captain David Hussay were the only two players who crossed 25 runs fig for Bushrangers. The slow start and continuous Wicket falling restricted Victorian Bushrangers to score only 130 runs at the end of 20 overs with loss of 9 wickets. speedster Juan Theron took 3 wickets and Makhaya Ntini though little expensive took 2 wickets. which Resulted Warriors to beat Bushrangers with 28 runs. Captain Davy Jacobs from Warriors was declared Man of the Match for his Cool Knock of 59 runs in 38 balls.

Match 4 between Southern RedBacks and Highveld Lions Held at Centurion, Tshwane on Sunday 12 Sep 2010.

Highveld Lions have won the Toss and Elected to Field First. Though the Run Rate was good at First Redbacks loss their early wicket in the form of Daniel Harris in 4th over it self when they were at only 17 to Robert Frylinck as LBW. Next it was turn for Graham Manou, the wicket keeper caught by Richard Cameron bowled by Aaron Phangiso when Redbacks for 52 runs in their 9th over. But with the Captain’s Michael Klinger Knock of 78 along with Callum Ferguson’s 47 runs made Redbacks to reach 149/3 in 17.5 overs. Finally at the end of 20 overs Redbacks were able to score a Beautiful 178 for loss of 6 wickets.

In Reply as soon as Highveld Lions Started their Second Innings, in the Very First over They lost their First Wicket in the form of Jonathan Vandiar, the Top scorer in the previous Game Bowled by Shaun Tait for just 4 runs. Though the fall of wickets continues now and then, with the fantastic knock of 58 runs in just 35 balls by captain Alviro Petersen (C) Lions reached 109 runs for 5 wickets before they lost the captains wicket in 13th over. At the end of the 20 overs Lions were able to make 167 runs for the fall of 8 wickets which made them to lose the match by 11 runs. Shaun Tait Took 3 wickets.

Southern Redbacks Won the Match, for the Captains Superb knock of 78 Michael Klinger has been awarded as Player of the Match.

Souther RedBacks
1st Innings
178/6 in 20.0 Overs
Run Rate: 8.9

HighVeld Lions
2nd Innings
167/8 in 20.0 Overs
Run Rate: 8.35

In the CLT20, 2010 Match 5 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Guyana at Centurion, Tshwane

From India, After Chennai Super Kings Recorded its first Victory in CLT20, Now, RCB Repeated the victory at their First match against Guyana.

RCB Won the Toss and surprisingly Elected to Field First, to their Confidence, RCB’s Bowling Department have Restricted the Opposition Guyana to only 103 by picking up all the 10 wickets. From Guyana Team only Christopher Barnwell was able to knock 30 runs out of 35 balls before he was dismissed by a catch by Robin Uthappa bowled Dale Steyn. After 20 Overs Guyana were 103 runs all out at an Run Rate of 5.15, Jacques Kallis Took 3 wickets with only 4.00 rpo by giving only 16 runs, Praveen kumar took 2 wickets by giving 22 runs with an econ rate of 5.5 rpo

In reply to beat 103 RCB when stepped in to Bat, Like their Bowling Department Batting Order too proved them self. The Opening Pair Jacques Kallis along with The WALL made unbeaten 78 runs when Rahul Dravid was Bowled by Royston Crandon, The next coming Robin Utappa along with the Opener Kallis were able to finish off the required 104 target in just 12.2 overs.

Kallis was Declared Man of the Match for his 3 wickets in bowling section and also his 43 Runs at 32 Balls at Batting section.

Here is the Match Summary

Guyana
1st Innings
103 in 20.0 Overs
Run Rate: 5.15

RCB
2nd Innings
106/1 in 12.2 Overs
Run Rate: 8.59

Vs

Match Date  :  9th Oct 20:00 IST

Match Venue : Delhi

Toss :  Daredevils won the toss, elected to bat first