Double T20 fun at Jaipur - crucial matches for all teams

In the two matches being played today at SMS Jaipur, all the teams should be looking for a win today so as to make there chances to qualify for the further round little easier.  Two matches to be played today are as follows:

Otago Volts v Perth Scorchers
Rajasthan Royals v Lions

Rajasthan Royals have already won their first mach against Mumbai Indians and one win here would make them sure of qualifying to the next round. For the Lions, Otago Volts and Perth Scorchers the respective matched today would be to ensure first victory as their previous matches were washed our due to rain at Ahemdabad.

Lions today face a huge task to cause a upset win. Reason I use the word upset win is not because Lions is a weaker team but the fact that Rajasthan team is strong at home and they have not lost any match here since IPL last year. 

The other match between Otago Volts and Perth Scorchers is going to be a chance for both teams to prove their worth as chances like Champions League T20 might not come always for these teams. For many players this can also be a stage to get entry to the IPL auctions  for next season.

Best wishes to both the teams.

Mumbai Indian Vs Rajashtan Royals in CLT20 today

Qualifiers matches were over yesterday at PCA cricket stadium Mohali where both the two matches played were just a formality with no impact on the qualifying teams. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Otago Volts were already qualified.

Now all the focus moves from Mohali to Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur where the IPL champions Mumbai Indian will play against Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan Royals who is playing at home ground would be high on confidence because of the fact that they didn't lose any match in IPL 2013 at this ground. Though the team has been hit by some spot fixing scam, probe and trial for which is already in progress. Team still is hopeful for a good start to the tournament.

It'd be last tournament that two star performers from both the team (Sachin for Mumbai Indians and Rahul Dravid for Rajashtan Royals) would be playting in the T20 format, thus it'd be a great values to the fans if both the team stay in the tournament for a longer time.

The match will begin at 8 pm IST and you can catch all the live score of the match from the scorebaord widget added at the blog.

Hope you enjoy the match today. Good luck to both the teams.

No Champions league T20 Matches in Hyderabad this year

 Hyderabad which was to host 12 matches including the qualifying group matches will not be hosting any of the matches due to the security issues. Ganpati Mahotsav is being celebrated in the state during the tournament and thus the Hyderabad police said they were not in a position to provide the adequate security needed.

Now the matched of the Hyderabad would be share among  Mohali, Ranchi and Ahmedabad. All the qualifying matches of 17, 18 and 20th September will be played at PCA stadium, Mohali. Mohali will host another group B match on 24th Sept.

Other News about ICC Champions league T20 - 2013

Apart from this matches being shifted from Hyderabad, it seems that the team from Pakistan might not be able to play the tournament. Indian government might not issues visas to the Pakistan players. Faisalabad Wolves might fall prey to the political tensions between India and Pakistan. In case the Pakistan team doesn't make it to the tournament no other team would be called for replacement.  Tournament qualifying stages would continue with some changes.

Lara might assist West Indies team T&T for the Champion league matches. His experience in cricket might be helpful for the team.

Mitchell Marsh will miss CLT20 due to injury.

England Team Arrives in India & Champions League T20 Matches Update

England team arrived in India and this team is now the number 1 ranked in ICC test rankings also the team is on a high as they have not let India win a single game in last series in England. Indian team was humiliated like its not a test playing team but a contracted nation of ICC.

England defeated India 4-0 in test, won the only T20 match in which we saw the debut and retirement of Rahul Dravid fr4om the T20s. Also they won the 5 match ODI series 3-0. Now the challenge for England to win the series here in India as well and if they manage to do so then in no doubt they will remain in the top of ICC rankings no matter how many matches they play.

For Indian cricket team there is no need to worry as they already had the excuse to unfit players and one statement for MS Dhoni in post match ceremony that we are playing without key players and its difficult to win matches under such circumstances.

This time there isn't much excitement about Champions league T20 and the updates from the series is that Mumbai Indians, New South Wales, team has qualifies for the semi finals of the tournament whereas the defending champions Chennai Super Kings are out of the tournament with three defeats.