Perth Scorchers vs Auckland Aces – Champions League T20 – Toss Report
Perth Scorchers have won the toss and they will bat first in their final game of the Champions League T20 against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Auckland-c766 Aces, scheduled to commence shortly at SuperSport Park, Centurion, October 23, 2012.
Their skipper Marcus North said that the team will look to take advantage of the sunny conditions and post as many runs as possible in a bid to register their first win of the campaign. With the match holding little importance for them, North said that the team has tinkered with their combination, leaving out the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nathan-Rimmington-c2072.
All have been rested, allowing other players to get a game with former http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 skipper, Paul Collingwood, batsman Tom Beaton and seamer Ryan Duffield added to the lineup.
Anthony Hopkins was not too disappointed after losing the toss and his side has usually preferred to chase in the tournament. Their qualification to the next round hangs in the balance; they will need to win this game and hope that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Titans-c856 in the subsequent match. A loss will knock them out.
Their skipper was hopeful that the team can rise to the occasion and make a presence in the final four. They were forced to make one change after veteran pacer Andrew Adams picked up an injury, an abdominal muscle tear. His place has been taken by left-arm spinner, Bruce Martin. Azhar Mahmood is again expected to be their key main with both, bat and ball.
Rain has been forecasted for the day but the sun has been out for now. The pitch will be do a bit in the early part of the game but is expected to be a good one for batting.
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