2012 CLT20: Perth Scorchers V Delhi Daredevils – Scorchers struggling at 87 for 3 – Match Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ajit-Agarkar-c972 struck twice in back-to-back overs to leave the Scorchers reeling at 87 for 3 in 14.1 overs, in a Champions League T20 match, being played at Newlands in Cape Town today, October 21, 2012.
After putting the Australian side into bat in the overcast conditions, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Simon-James-Marshall-c90362 and Katick in his back-to-back overs - 13th and 15th - to reduce the Scorchers to 87 for 3.
Gibbs’ opening partner Marsh departed on the last ball of the 13th over after having been caught by Virender Sehwag at midwicket. The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DPMD-Jayawardene-c1397 at the short cover.
Earlier Delhi Daredevils skipper Mahela Jayawardene won the toss and invited the opposition to bat under the overcast conditions, on a pitch which Jayawardene called a “bit sticky”. The Daredevils retained their playing XI that beat reigning IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders nine days ago.
The wash out against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Auckland-c766 Aces meant Jayawardene and men had to wait eight days before resuming their CLT20 campaign against Scorchers today.
The Australian team also had their previous match, against KKR, washed out due to heavy showers, and need two wins in two games if they are to qualify for the next round.
Jayawardene led Delhi outfit is the only IPL side in the tournament with a chance of making it to the final-fours, and the skipper admitted that being the last team from the subcontinent has put them a bit under pressure.
Squads:
Delhi Daredevils: 1 Mahela Jayawardene (capt), 2 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Umesh-Yadav-c94625.
Perth Scorchers: 1 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nathan-Coulter-Nile-c2070.
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