The match between Warriors and Somerset CCC will be played in Bengaluru,
October 5 at 16:00 IST or 10:30 GMT. It will be the last match for both teams
before semifinal round starts.
Somerset CCC have three points so they still need some points to qualify for the
next vital semi final round. Recently they have experienced their first defeat
in the tournament against Royal Challengers Bangalore. This defeat will certainly
teach them a lesson.
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So, when they will be meeting Warriors they need nothing but a victory.
Their team is now stronger than before as they have brought Kieswetter and Jos
Butler into their squad. Somerset CCC did a get a good start when regular performer
Trego and Kieswetter have together scored 42 runs only from 4.1 overs.
These two should play well once again when they will be meeting Warriors. Roelot
van der Merwe will also have to contribute with ball and bat because their opponent
Warriors is a big name though they were beaten by KKR in their last match where
result was decided by Duckworth Lewis method. Somerset CCC must upgrade their
fielding performance as they missed couple of chances to knock down Chris Gayle and Tillakaratne Dilshan.
Warriors are still top in the list but they also need a victory to go to the next
phase. This team is blessed with some good all-rounders. Their openers Prince
and JJ Smuts are in good form.
Later on, Boucher, Botha, Boje can do a lot of damage. When it comes to bowling
Tsotsobe will be a threat for their opponent. Botha and Boje are two experienced
spinners. They do know how to trap a batsman. Fielding also could be vital issue
at the end of the day. Warriors edge their opponent by far when it comes to fielding.
Both teams will be desperate to win. They still believe they are good enough to
play in the semi final. Certainly they are but it is very unfortunate that only
one team will be qualified other has to go back their home.
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