CLT20 | Qualifying Group | Match 1 | Northern vs Southern | 13/09/14 | Raipur

[IAJ]

As expected it has been raining today but according to latest newz the rain has stopped and hopefully we can have both matches today.

1st match is between Northern Districts and Southern Express while Mumbahi Indians will take on Lahore Lions in the second match.

 

[rhussain33]

Who are the UK broadcasters for this event ?

 

[asifp]

Who are the UK broadcasters for this event ?

it is supposed to be eurosport, but they are not showing the games today.

 

[IAJ]

Eurosport, but I heard they are not telecasting the qualifying matches, but you will hopefully find some streams on net.

 

[IAJ]

rhussaian33 brother, how are you doing? Hopefully you are comepletly fine now InshaAllah.

 

[Bullet Drive]

Rain.. Loads of it..... toss delayed.

 

[Kiri]

CricInfo

Just heard on Star Sports that we'll now have an inspection at 4.15 pm. We'll start losing overs pretty soon because there's a second game in Raipur today, Mumbai Indians v Lahore Lions.

 

[rhussain33]

rhussaian33 brother, how are you doing? Hopefully you are comepletly fine now InshaAllah.

Many thanks for your well wishes, IAJ, just tagging along, far from fine, but just pulling throuhh.

Cant wait to see Fawad and the others perform in the games against Australia

 

[Strike Rate]

hahaha

No news yet from the inspection, but there were some ground staff drying the ground with what looked like kitchen sponges, so never fear, the outfield should be ready by the year 2028. Apparently the next inspection is set for 5:00.

 

[hussain.r97]

What happens if the whole qualifiers are rained out?

 

[anuk]

wow i thought india was supposed to be the superpower of cricket? using sponges to dry up grounds? stop being so cheap and buy some decent super soppers! pathetic!

 

[Justcrazy]

wow i thought india was supposed to be the superpower of cricket? using sponges to dry up grounds? stop being so cheap and buy some decent super soppers! pathetic!

far too many grounds in India.

 

[Justcrazy]

I think there might be no game

 

[hadi123]

if this match is rained out then lahore lions v mumbai could still happen full 20 20

 

[anuk]

really embarrasing stuff from the indians. not unexpected though

 

[QazzarFan]

wow i thought india was supposed to be the superpower of cricket? using sponges to dry up grounds? stop being so cheap and buy some decent super soppers! pathetic!

Don't forget, India is still a third world country with petty politics, incredible red tape and corrupt bureaucracy. It would be interesting to formulate and analyze what percentage of the revenue generated, trickles down to cricket infrastructure.

Edit: As per cricinfo, match will be starting soon. 6 PM local starting time. 10 overs a side. Hit & giggle.

 

[razabbas]

Toss time and pitch is full of grass and some cracks too surely good for bowlers

 

[hussain.r97]

Toss time and pitch is full of grass and some cracks too surely good for bowlers

If it stays like this, advantage Lahore. Wahab, Cheema, Hafeez and Rasool are a strong attack + a couple of other decent bowlers...

 

[Firebreaker]

Knights won the toss and choose to field first

 

[razabbas]

If it stays like this, advantage Lahore. Wahab, Cheema, Hafeez and Rasool are a strong attack + a couple of other decent bowlers...

So MI have malinga , ojha and bhajji

 

[hussain.r97]

So MI have malinga , ojha and bhajji

Malinga is out of form and unfit. Our four > then their 3

 

[Aman]

Almost forgot the Knights wore pink.

 

[razabbas]

Malinga is out of form and unfit. Our four > then their 3

Yup but still their top order and middler order is far better than us

 

[razabbas]

10 overs game would love to see kusal perera here

 

[Aman]

Boult getting some nice shape.

 

[Aman]

Outside edge for 4.

Good thing we went with Williamson, would have been tempted to drop him after hearing this was a 10 over game.

 

[QazzarFan]

Incredible crowd. India has become the mecca of cricket. Or is it the appeal of T20?

 

[razabbas]

That swing

 

[razabbas]

Just a matter of time and this stadium will be jammed pack MI vs LL will be fun

 

[Aman]

What a beaut

 

[QazzarFan]

Seeing few Pakistani supporters in the crowd.

 

[razabbas]

Seeing few Pakistani supporters in the crowd.

Are you serious ?

 

[razabbas]

Kusal perera

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

wow the atmosphere is electric tbh

 

[razabbas]

Southee owned =))

 

[hussain.r97]

Boult bowled some beauties! Hoping for my two country teams to qualify! Lahore and NK!

 

[hussain.r97]

Southee expensive SE on Parera!

 

[desi_launda]

Dropped

 

[hussain.r97]

They dropped Parera I hope they don't end up regretting that!

 

[QazzarFan]

wow the atmosphere is electric tbh

Everyone's there to see the Lions

 

[Aman]

Southee owned =))

Imagine gun barrel straight Junaid here

 

[j_kazmi]

Wow look at the crowd! Last year the qualifying games got almost no attandence.

 

[hussain.r97]

That bouncer was only 106 kph ! Lol! This guy is bowling my pace! Maybe I should trial for Aces

 

[zabalestmsm]

This K Perera is very entertaining.

 

[QazzarFan]

With 10 overs....if you can't hit, you should get out.

 

[Strike Rate]

Wow look at the crowd! Last year the qualifying games got almost no attandence.

last year there was no mumbai in qualifying game. this crowd is here for mumbai and lahore match and it will increase more in next hour

 

[razabbas]

Wow look at the crowd! Last year the qualifying games got almost no attandence.

all are here to watch MI vs LL just one and a half hour to go

 

[Aman]

Getting smoked here.

Kusal ripping us a new one.

 

[razabbas]

last year there was no mumbai in qualifying game. this crowd is here for mumbai and lahore match and it will increase more in next hour

Exactly BCCI have done a good job here by putting 4th team in qualifers

 

[QazzarFan]

Why can't they design better looking jerseys?

 

[Strike Rate]

Getting smoked here.

Kusal ripping us a new one.

enjoy the sub continent wickets lol by the way were you got this Kuggeleijn guy? WTH he is bowling he is lucky to get away without giving much score

 

[Aman]

Why can't they design better looking jerseys?

It's for charity.

THE FAMOUS PINK SHIRTS THAT WERE WORN BY THE NORTHERN KNIGHTS DURING THE RECENTLY COMPLETED HRV CUP DOMESTIC TWENTY20 COMPETITION PROVED POPULAR ON AUCTION SITE TRADEME, WITH OVER $2000 GOING TO THE NEW ZEALAND BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION (NZBCF).

 

[Firebreaker]

Why doesn't the organizers give automatic qualification to a Pakistani team? it will offer more crowd

 

[QazzarFan]

Styris needs to go on a diet...looking like Samit Patel.

 

[Firebreaker]

This is the worst NZ team in CL

 

[Strike Rate]

oh Styris still playing? i thought the old man retired already

 

[Aman]

enjoy the sub continent wickets lol by the way were you got this Kuggeleijn guy? WTH he is bowling he is lucky to get away without giving much score

No clue, I have no idea how the Volts didn't win.

They're a much better side than the Knights.

Gah CD have Taylor as well..

 

[Aman]

This is the worst NZ team in CL

3 overs in a 10 over match, don't get carried away. They're still miles better than Faislabad.

 

[hussain.r97]

No clue, I have no idea how the Volts didn't win.

They're a much better side than the Knights.

Gah CD have Taylor as well..

Would have loved to seen Volts again, they got really far last season!

 

[QazzarFan]

Who's that nasal voice guy in the commentary? Hurting my eardrum.

 

[hussain.r97]

dropped! seemed difficult though

 

[Firebreaker]

3 overs in a 10 over match, don't get carried away. They're still miles better than Faislabad.

I never said that Faisalabad is the best team

 

[Firebreaker]

Maulana Anton Devcich

 

[Aman]

My boy Ish on!

 

[Aman]

Dropped catch, was a tuffey.

 

[Mr Consistent]

another dropped

 

[Aman]

Back to back dropped catches lol

Great over regardless

 

[hussain.r97]

Ish bowling decently so far! Tight stuff

 

[desi_launda]

Catches being dropped every ball

 

[Aman]

That's a hat trick

 

[Strike Rate]

Slow bowlers are proving to be asset on this pitch. Pace is going to help the shots i am afraid Wahab will be smashed our of the park today

 

[Aman]

Ish could be a handful for the Pakistanis in the UAE?

 

[Aman]

Brilliant over by Ish

 

[hussain.r97]

Just one off the over!! Great stuff.. what's wrong with Watling, not keeping very cleanly

 

[Arsal_AK]

Imagine gun barrel straight Junaid here

Your obsession with Junaid is really astounding.

 

[Aman]

1 run off that over.

 

[Firebreaker]

Kuggleijn looks a good bowler,NZ have many fast bowlers in their pocket like Milne,Henry,McCelneghan,Kuggelijn etx

 

[Mr Consistent]

Hat-tricks of drop catches )

 

[hussain.r97]

Ish could be a handful for the Pakistanis in the UAE?

I'm a bit worried now!

 

[QazzarFan]

Bj spilled so many times