Sir john Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 somerset :cheer: Somerset must win to progress Most of the matches at the end of the group stages are almost knockouts and this one is no different. Its crunch time for Warriors and Somerset and given the rivalry that exists between South Africa and England, they will want to do each other no favours. Warriors will want to avoid a backdoor entry into the semi-finals and victory against Somerset will take them through. If they lose by a small margin, though, and Royal Challengers Bangalore also beat South Australia by a small margin in the second game of the day, Warriors will still qualify. It's a simpler equation for Somerset, who must win to claim a semi-final spot, otherwise they will be on their way home. Warriors were Champions League runners-up in 2010 and are the only South African team left in this tournament, after Cobras crashed out against Trinidad & Tobago. They have asserted their authority on the competition and, with their dynamic bowling attack as their trump card, have the right ingredients to go further. Somerset came through the qualifying stage and were convincing throughout, until they were beaten by Chris Gayle. Watch out for Mark Boucher has been talking about an ODI comeback for months and, now that it has finally come, perhaps he will set his sights on a recall to South Africa's Twenty20 side. Boucher has upped his aggression levels as he has aged, and still has the hunger to win every time he plays. He is a man for the big occasion and, with Warriors in a do-or-die situation, he could pull them through. After another snub from South Africa's selectors for the home series against Australia, Roelof van der Merwe will have more to play for than just another match for his county. van der Merwe made a statement with his performances in a qualifying match and a group game against Kolkata Knight Riders, but was poor against Bangalore. He will also be competing against countrymen and team-mates, which should add some extra spice to the contest against Warriors. Team news Warriors have stuck to the three-pronged pace attack of Wayne Parnell, Lonwabo Tsotsobe and Rusty Theron and have no reason to change that. Lyall Meyer and Craig Thyssen are still competing for the allrounders spot but Warriors are not likely to tinker too much with their XI. Somerset may consider benching left-arm spinner George Dockerell, who went for 28 in two overs against the Royal Challengers in Bangalore. Pitch and conditions The pitches in Bangalore have been the best to bat on in the Champions League and teams have preferred to chase at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The surfaces have been true, with ball coming on to the bat, and boundaries are short. There's been rain in the city in the lead-up to the game, but the forecast for Wednesday is clear. Stats and trivia Warriors hold the record for the highest partnership in the Champions League. Davy Jacobs and Ashwell Prince put on 147 for the first wicket against the Central Stags in 2010. Somerset reached the final of the Friends Life t20 with no bowlers and only one batsman, Marcus Trescothick, among the top 10 in the county rankings. Quotes "We are still one of the better teams here at this tournament. Rather get the shaky performances out the way and iron the creases before it gets to the knockout stages." Warriors fast bowler Rusty Theron says his team is confident of securing a spot in the semi-finals. "There might be days when a part-time keeper does the job well, but you need to find a wicketkeeper for the job or there can be some fatal errors." Somerset's Craig Kieswetter is in favour of specialist wicket-keepers, even in the twenty-overs format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidhoni Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Warriors require another 99 runs with 9 wickets and 13.0 overs remaining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidhoni Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 This will be another exciting game. Warriors needing 66 off 49 with 8 wkts in hand, couple of wkts will make the match really interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERGKAMP Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 To choke or not to choke... I know where I would put my money ! :giggle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERGKAMP Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 ***CHOKE MODE ACTIVATED*** These Saffers never let you down :haha: :haha: :haha: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crookbond Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I never understood why the South African team used to choke. Now, I can. It's bred at the junior level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P K Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 what a choke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir john Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 we won :bhangra: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir john Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 :yay: :ohyeah: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir john Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 murli bhai won the match for somerset :hatsoff::bow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulbul Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 murli bhai won the match for somerset :hatsoff::bow: RVDM / Thomas / Kieswetter are performed even better :two_thumbs_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir john Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 RVDM / Thomas / Kieswetter are performed even better :two_thumbs_up: am very much happy.:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulbul Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 am very much happy.:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay: Dont worry Gayle will come and Thrash u Murli bhai again :yay: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir john Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Dont worry Gayle will come and Thrash u Murli bhai again :yay: first we have to beat bambiava :weights: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidhoni Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Somerset:congrats: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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