Champions League Twenty20 Cricket

The total prize money for the Airtel Champions League Twenty20 2009 (CLT20) is US$6 million and will be distributed by CLT20 as follows:

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ICC Champions Trophy 2009

Match: England vs South Africa

Venue: Centurion, Tshwane, SA.

Man of the Match: Owais Shah

England have managed to pull off another surprise victory as they have beaten hosts, South Africa by 22 runs. The Proteas started strongly but lost Gibbs and Kallis in early in the innings. Graeme Smith led the way with his 141 off 134 balls and found good support from de Villiers and then Duminy through the middle overs. But England did well in the crunch stages of the death overs, picking up wickets at regular intervals and leaving South Africa too much to do in the end. James Anderson was the was England’s main man with three for 42 off his ten overs.

Owais Shah is adjudged Man of the Match for his efforts with the bat.

This defeat drops South Africa one place in the Reliance ICC Mobile ODI rankings to third behind India.

India will battle for survival in the ICC Champions Trophy when they take on Australia at Centurion tomorrow.

ICC Champions Trophy 2009

Match: England vs South Africa

Venue: Centurion, Tshwane, SA,

England have done extremely well to reach 323 for 8 at the end of their 50 overs. They pace was set by Strauss and Denly who got them off to a flier. But the major talking point of the match so far was the 163 run stand between Owais Shah and Paul Collingwood that set them up for a big finish much like Malik and Yousuf’s effort for Pakistan yesterday. That was followed by a brisk 67 off 34 balls which helped England get over the 320 run mark. This looks like a winning total but you can never count South Africa out with the big hitting batsmen they possess in their ranks. It should be a great second innings…

The crucial Group B tie between hosts, South Africa and England from Centurion in ICC Champions Trophy 2009. It’s a must win game for the hosts as a defeat here could seal their exit from the tournament. A win for South Africa would put them back at the top spot in the Reliance Mobile ICC ODI rankings but a defeat would drop them into third behind India. It should be a great encounter with much to play for teams.

ICC Champions Trophy 2009

Match: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka

Venue: New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, SA

New Zealand have won their do-or die encounter against Sri Lanka by 38 runs and it has made a direct impact in the points table in Group B. New Zealand posted a challenging total of 315 and kept picking wickets at regular to put Sri Lanka under pressure. They Kiwis dropped Mahela Jayawardena on (0) and he went on to score (78) runs to keep the hopes alive. However, with Jayawardena’s dismissal, the game was firmly in New Zealand’s grasp even as Kulasekara (57*) was fighting a lone battle.Sri Lanka started their ICC Champions Trophy campaign on a bright note by beating South Africa in the tournament opener but since then have only faltered. They have now lost two straight games, first to England and now New Zealand.

New Zealand captain, Daniel Vettori has been adjudged Man of the Match for his all round performance. He scored 48 runs off 44 balls and picked up two wickets for 45 runs from his 10 overs.

Sri Lanka’s loss against New Zealand has resulted in England moving to the fifth position and Sri Lanka slipping to sixth in the Reliance Mobile ICC ODI Rankings. New Zealand remain sixth.

ICC Champions Trophy 2009, of the fourth match in Group B between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at the New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.

A flying start and an equally good show in the slog overs have allowed New Zealand to get to 315-7. The platform was set by the openers McCullum and Ryder with a scintillating partnership of 125 runs. The duo also set the tournament record for most runs in the first 10 overs by knocking off 76 runs. Skipper Sangakkara was forced to delay the bowling Power Play. An injured Ryder was at his destructive best scoring 74 off just 58 deliveries with 10 fours and a six. Sri Lanka managed to bounce back in the game with few quick wickets but a 6th wicket partnership of 69 runs and a productive stand of 54 runs between Guptill (66) and Franklin (28*) took New Zealand past the 300 figure mark. Sri Lanka have been set a very tough target to chase in a must win game.

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Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium (RGICS)- Hyderabad

The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium (RGICS) has been on India’s list of international venues since 2004. Formerly called as ‘Uppal Stadium’ or ‘Visakha International Stadium’, the stadium was rechristened to its current name in memory of the former Indian Prime Minister and Congress President Sri. Rajiv Gandhi. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is managed and maintained by Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). It is the home ground of Deccan Chargers.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is stretched over 16 acres of land, the stadium has ample parking, exclusive practice area, reception lounge, commentators room, corporate boxes, spacious press room with all communications facility, exclusive room for umpires and state-of-the-art dressing rooms for teams. Flood lights mounted on Six towers, illuminate the stadium during day-night matches. The Grand reception hall of the RGICS houses several Memorabilia and picture galleries of crickets and cricket administrators whose significant contribution to HCA and the game of cricket cannot be forgotten.

The pitch and play area is managed by well experienced and knowledgeable curators and support staff. RGICS pitch is a true and lively pitch comparable to international standards. This is in sharp contrast to earlier piches at Hyderabad which has a reputation of being batsman friendly and high scoring.

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Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium – New Delhi

One of the oldest cricket stadiums in India. Deriving its name from the Emperor of Delhi – Feroz Shah Tughlaq, who ruled from 1351 to 1388, Feroz Shah Kotla stadium was initially a fortress, built by the by the Emperor to house his version of Delhi city – Ferozabad. Established in 1883, the Feroz Shah Kotla – run by the politicised Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA). Engulfed by fort like structures, the Feroz Shah Kotla has for long been India’s fortress in Test cricket. From the first Test match it hosted in 1948. It is the home ground of Delhi Daredevils.

Currently, the stadium is being managed and maintained by the Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) and has two ends namely TATA end and ITC end. Feroz Shah Kotla stadium underwent renovation and revamping in the later stages. The stadium was outfitted with latest amenities for successfully organizing an international cricket matches. Floodlights were even installed in the stadium, thereby making it one of the choicest venues for day-night matches as well.

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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bangalore

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore – named after Sri M.Chinnaswamy, the former BCCI president and a long-serving secretary of the Karnataka State Cricket Association – has been an international cricket venue since 1974. stadium is built on land owned by the army. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of India’s regular Test cricket venues, the Chinnaswamy Stadium has also housed India’s National Cricket Academy since 2000. It is the home ground of Royal Challengers Bangalore.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is located right in the heart of Bengaluru, at a stone’s throw from the bustling M G Road, the stadium is both accessible and spectacular.

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Match: India vs Pakistan. Centurion, Tshwane

Result:Pakistan won by 54 runs

Pakistan have beaten India by 54 runs, having bowled them out for 248 in 44.5 overs. It was convincing victory in the end and with that Pakistan have two wins in their first two matches which almost guarantees them a semi final spot. India made a solid start despite losing Sachin Tendulkar early. Rahul Dravid batted responsibly and found good support from Gautam Gambhir and Suresh Raina. But MS Dhoni and Yusuf Pathan failed to chip in and from then on India were left chasing the game and could never catch up. Pakistan did well in the field, creating two run outs and holding on to their catches.

India slip to third place behind Australia in Group A. They also slip two places in the Reliance Mobile ICC ODI rankings to third with Australia moving to the top after their win against West Indies earlier today.

Shoaib Malik was the Man of the Match for his 128 off 126 balls which was the backbone of the Pakistan innings.

Shoaib Malik’s ton helped Pakistan set a 303-run target for India in their Champions Trophy match at Centurion.

Pakistan have managed a commanding first-innings total of 302-9, at the end of its 50 overs. After the Pakistani openers got the team off to a brisk start, the Indian bowlers pulled things back with some disciplined bowling in the middle-overs. But it was a record-breaking fourth-wicket national partnership between Shoaib Malik (128) and Mohammad Yousuf (87) that shifted the momentum back in favour of Pakistan. The duo put on 205 runs as Malik brought up a fine century. Pakistan lost their last 6 wickets for 31 runs in their effort to get to a challenging total, but they will be happy with what they’ve got. India will need something big, if they have to win this game.

A win for India in today’s match will keep them at the top spot of the Reliance Moblie ICC ODI Cricket Rankings.