The match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Somerset CCC will be
played on Monday in Bengaluru, October 3 at 20:00 IST or 14:30 GMT. This match
will be third match for both teams. So, this would be a very vital encounter for
both of them.
RCB is the only team in this group which have not archived any point so far. They
were beaten both by Warriors and KKR. They have come to this tournament with a
lot of expectation but they could not deliver at all.
Click for Live Score Card of Bangalore Royal Challengers Vs Somerset CCC
To get into the semi final they must win the next two matches and net run rate
will also be a vital point. To beat Somerset CCC they have to play extra-ordinarily
well because their opponent is well on the track. RCB's main power Gaylestorm
have not started yet that is why they are now in this position.
In Champions League Twenty20 each team has to only few matches to qualify
for next round it is not like IPL where each team can play a lot of games and
that is why a player can get ample opportunity to get into form. Here you have
to come with full preparation.
RCB's main problem is their bowling as they have to rely on part time bowler
like Chris Gayle. Dirk Nannes has been flop. They have strong batting
line up but they yet to deliver. Fans want more from Opener Tilakaratne Dilshan
and Virat Kohli. AB de Villiers has been ruled out due to injury it is
a big blow for them.
On the other hand, Somerset CCC is in good form. Their match against Redbacks
has been abandoned due to rain but they still have 3 points and two matches to
play.
South African Roelof van der Merwe will also be hoping to perform for his club
once again and get a ticket of semi final by wining this match. Trego has been
their regular performer with bat. Gregory got two wickets only sacrificing 9 runs
so he will also be a threat to Vijay Mallya's team.
Royal Challengers Bangalore will be dying to win this match because if they want
to go through semi final it is their only hope.
Not only this but also their next match against Redbacks they have to win so
there are in tremendous pressure. RCB has to do a lot of calculation for semi
final. Somerset; on the other hand on the verge of semifinal, they do believe
that. Only one thing can save RCB and that is a miracle from Chris Gayle
like before.
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