Bravo holds the key against Somerset on today
The Champions League t20 will add the rich Caribbean flavour on its platter when West Indian domestic T20 champions Trinidad and Tobago open their campaign against Somerset Sabres on Monday.
Though the islanders had the opportunity to acclimatize to the local conditions while featuring in some practice matches here over the last few days, the Daren Ganga-led side would be wary of the threat from their English opponents, who edged out Deccan Chargers in their Group an opener in Hyderabad on Saturday.
The 4 pm starter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium will be eagerly watched by Chargers too as a victory for Somerset would make the equation less complicated for the IPL champions as the winner of the final group clash - between Chargers and Trinidad and Tobago- will march into the quarterfinal stage.
Gunning for a second consecutive victory, the English county side has the privilege of having experienced Marcus Trescothick and Captain Justin Langer at the top of the batting order. And on the bowling front, they have a battery of pacers who have got enough exposure on the domestic front.
With a handful of internationals including a couple of regular West Indian faces like Dwayne Bravo in their ranks, Trinidad and Tobago too has the wherewithal to handle pressure-cooker situations. Batting certainly will the key for both the sides and the track
For more info about t20 schedule: http://www.indyalive.com/champions-league-t20/champions-league-t20-schedule/
Though the islanders had the opportunity to acclimatize to the local conditions while featuring in some practice matches here over the last few days, the Daren Ganga-led side would be wary of the threat from their English opponents, who edged out Deccan Chargers in their Group an opener in Hyderabad on Saturday.
The 4 pm starter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium will be eagerly watched by Chargers too as a victory for Somerset would make the equation less complicated for the IPL champions as the winner of the final group clash - between Chargers and Trinidad and Tobago- will march into the quarterfinal stage.
Gunning for a second consecutive victory, the English county side has the privilege of having experienced Marcus Trescothick and Captain Justin Langer at the top of the batting order. And on the bowling front, they have a battery of pacers who have got enough exposure on the domestic front.
With a handful of internationals including a couple of regular West Indian faces like Dwayne Bravo in their ranks, Trinidad and Tobago too has the wherewithal to handle pressure-cooker situations. Batting certainly will the key for both the sides and the track
For more info about t20 schedule: http://www.indyalive.com/champions-league-t20/champions-league-t20-schedule/
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