 The second semi final will be played in Chennai, October 8 at 20:00 IST or 14:30
GMT when Mumbai Indians and Somerset CCC will be fighting for the ticket
to the Grand Finale. Both these teams were under-estimated before the tournament
begins but they have shown their class.
Mumbai Indians have proved that they are still a very good side who have qualified
for the semi final and playing for the grand Finale despite missing many of their
key players. Their journey to semi final was a lot easier than other teams as
they did not had to wait for the other teams' result. They qualified directly
by their performance.
Click for Live Score Card of Mumbai Indians Vs Somerset CCC
Their next encounter with Somerset CCC will not going to be easy. Somerset
is a very strong side. They have beaten big teams. So, Mumbai have to play more
cautiously. They are not allowed to do mistakes like their previous match when
they scored only 100 runs.
Opener Blizzard should try to do better as he is expected to do a little bit more.
Kanwar will be trying hard and soul to forget his last match performance.
They might fall in danger against Somerset's bowler as they are proven very
clever especially Roelof van der Merwe who is surely going to be the
man of the tournament if he once again can provide his team with a victory.
Mumbai Indians have to be aware of the skipper of their opponent Thomas who
bowled an incredible spell against mighty Warriors and knock them out of the
tournament. Mumbai Indians have never in any problem with their bowling attack
as it is composed of two world class bowlers Malinga and Skipper Harbhajan Singh who do know how to bowl.
Somerset CCC was surely the underdog of this tournament. They had to even qualify
for the main phase of Champions League Twenty20 2011. They did qualify convincingly
and they seem to be unstoppable. Their all departments are performing up to the
mark.
Trego, Kieswetter and Roelof van der Merwe will be their batting pillars when
they will be meeting mighty Mumbai Indians. Team mates and fans are really to
looking to South African all rounder Merwe to lead them to final by his another
extra-ordinary performance. A lot of pressure will be on him but he can handle
it very well indeed. Somerset CCC have to win the match with their bowling. Thomas,
Kirby and Kartik must bowl intelligently to trap their opponent's batsmen.
These are the two teams which have proven their team spirits far better than
any other team in Champions League Twenty20 2011 that is why they are
now playing for the final. Chance of winning is fifty-fifty for both teams as
they make very little mistake compared to other team. Cricket fans must be waiting
for a great semi final match.
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