Cape Cobras’ Robin Peterson optimistic of qualifying for semi-finals – Cricket News Update
Cape Cobras' spinner, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RJ-Peterson-c2332, still fancies his side's chances of qualifying for the semi-finals after rain intervention meant that they had to share the spoils against Mumbai Indians in a crucial Group A encounter.
The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KA-Pollard-c1754, who blasted his way to 58 from 37 balls, hitting some of the biggest sixes of the tournament.
However, his knock went in vain as rain meant that the Poteas outfit could not come out on the pitch to chase down a fighting total.
Peterson was one of the most economical bowlers on show as he only went for 29 from his four overs and also took a crucial brace in the match. A defeat for Cobras would seriously have dented their charge for the knock-out stage; however, Peterson feels that
both teams can qualify for the semi-final of the tournament after the rain kept the Group wide-open.
“I think both teams will fancy their chances now. You'll never know what would have happened had the remaining 20 overs been played,” he said.
"Both teams would've liked to complete the game to gain the extra two points and make qualifying easier for themselves. Now, the group is wide open and it’s going to be tough to qualify," added Peterson.
The Proteas contingent started of the competition with a resounding win against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-South-Wales-c823 in their first match. They were on course to a victory in their second outing against Chennai Super Kings before a crucial knock from West Indian all-rounder,
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJ-Bravo-c1379, snatched victory from their clutches.
The previous night, another Caribbean master class by Pollard ensured they faced an uphill task of chasing a daunting target but rain meant that the match had to be ended with both sharing a point each.
Peterson recognized the fact and praised the power hitting of the all-rounder in his post-match interview.
“Kieron has the ability to take the game away from any team. Against a player like him, you can just execute the plans that you made the day before the match,” he said.
The Cobras play their final match of the Group against Trinidad & Tobago.
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