Brad Haddin overjoyed after beating the Mumbai Indians – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BJ-Haddin-c1170, the Sydney Sixers’ captain, is delighted with his team’s performance after beating the Mumbai Indians in the last Group B encounter of the Champions League T20 2012 at the Kingsmead, Durban, and hopes to carry on
with the momentum in the semi-final.
The Sixers have so far remained unbeaten in the tournament, having won all of their four matches. Taking into account their all-round depth, Haddin’s men are surely one of the strongest contenders for the title.
The Kangaroos opted to bat first after winning the toss on a slow pitch, managing just 136 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs, thanks to superb cameo by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Steven-Barry-Smith-c91279, who piled up 41 runs off as many deliveries with
the help of three boundaries.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 looked to be the favourites at the half-way stage; however, the Sixers bowled brilliantly and never allowed the defending champions to run away with the show. In pursuit of enhancing the run-rate, the Indians kept losing
wickets in their innings, managing just 124 runs in their allotted overs.
Haddin, while expressing his views during the post-match presentation ceremony, said that he is jubilant with the side’s spirited effort.
There have been talks in the media about the wicketkeeper/batsman’s return to the Test team but the New South Welshmen claims to be completely focused on the job at hand.
"This was our best fielding display and I am proud of that. I am always awake [about his catches and Test chances], but my chance here is to lead this bunch and they are really smart and they know their role. Just score one more
than the other team [in the semi-final]," said the seasoned cricketer.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Smith-c90598, who was named as the Player of the Match for his impressive innings, is satisfied to have done well against a team like the Indians, possessing a number of superstars.
He mentioned, "It was nice to score a few runs in the middle. Our first game under the lights. Took a while to get used to it. It's always a good challenge to come out against teams like Mumbai and perform.”
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