T20 Cricket: 2nd Semi-final CLT20 Preview - Warriors Vs
South Australia
The Champions League T20 (CLT20) is one step closer to finding out who will be the CLT20 champion in 2010. The Chevrolet Warriors face the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Australia-c844 Redbacks in the 2nd semi final at Centurion, on the 25th of
September, 2010. The two are arguably the most consistent sides in the tournament so far.
The Redbacks have had an amazing run in their pool B matches. Having finished at the top, this surely gave them an upper hand in the semi-finals. They were able to wallop each of the other teams in their group comprehensively.
On the other hand, the Warriors have also had a fine run in pool A. They have looked the stronger side amongst their group, despite finishing second to Chennai. Chennai’s net run rate has ensured their top-place finish. However, had the Warriors gone all out
for a win in their last league game against Chennai, they would have been able to send them back home with ease.
The Redbacks find themselves in the finals due to skipper Micheal Klinger’s dashing 213 runs at an amazing average of 71.00, and alongside having an in-form opening partner, Klinger is surely one of the reasons for the Redbacks’
success. With their top-order firing on all cylinders, and as the game against Guyana ended up testing the middle-order – which saw Callum Ferguson and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Cameron-Borgas-c1212 delivered under immense pressure - skipper Klinger would surely feel confident going into
the semi-final. That’s not to forget wicket-keeper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Graham-Manou-c1504 who is a key cog in the batting line-up at number 3 and has had quite a tournament so far.
The bowling power of the Redbacks is led by express pace man Shaun Tait, who has not only taken crucial wickets at regular intervals but his presence at one end has made lots of batsmen take risks when facing other bowlers. Daniel
Christian and Andy O’Brien have also ably supported Tait and they bring more variety in the bowling department.
On the other hand, Warriors skipper Davey Jacobs has also had a blast with the bat, scoring a total of 191 runs in his 4 games. The skipper has two outstanding fifties to his name. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Jacobs-c65213’ opening partner Ashwell Prince also looks
in fine mood as veteran South African Mark Boucher provides some fireworks lower down the order, giving the Warriors a well balanced batting department.
Lonwabo Tsotsobe and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Johan-Botha-c67173. The two promise to strangle
any opposition in the middle of the innings.
For the viewers, an eye needs to be kept on the two skippers, as Jacobs and Klinger can provide a rollicking start and engage in dashing stroke play. Between the two they have 5 half-centuries to their names in the 4 each T20’s
they have played. Definitely on their day, they can entertain the billions of expected viewers of CLT20 worldwide.
While billions wait for the 2nd semi final to commence on the 25thof September, many eyes will also fall on the result of the 1st semi final on the 24th of September between the Royal
Challengers Bangalore and Chennai at Durban. One can only hope that both these semi-finals and the eventual final itself offers astonishing, brilliant cricket for its viewers.
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