Raipur, 13th September: The Qualifying stage of CLT20 2014 is starting from Saturday, 13th September. Northern Knights will take on Southern Express in the opening encounter at Chhattisgarh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur.
This is the first time the two teams will be meeting in a T20 contest.
Northern Knights were the champions in the HRV Twenty20 competition in New Zealand whereas Southern Express were emerged champions in the Super 4’s T20 competition in Sri Lanka.
Both the teams have a good mix of youth and experience in their line-up.
Northern Knights Team
Ish Sodhi,Jono Boult,Brad Wilson,Kane Williamson,Daniel Flynn,BJ Watling,Graeme Aldridge,Anton Devcich,Tim Southee,Scott Kuggeleijn,Daryl Mitchell,Daniel Harris,Scott Styris,Trent Boult,Daniel Vettori.
Support Staff - Stephen Cunis,Chris Kuggeleijn,James Pamment,Jason Wheadon,Julie Blake (nee Taylor),Pat Cole,Peter Roach,Scott Wrenn
Southern ExpressTeam
Kusal Janith Perera,Danushka Gunatilake,Angelo Perera,Jehan Mubarak,Niroshan Dickwella,Dilruwan Perara,Prasanna Seekuge,Ishan Jayaratne,Farvees Maharoof,Kasun Madushanka,Yasoda Lanka,Charith Jayampathi,Sachith Pathirana,Sandaken Lakshen,Dilshan T.M.
Support Staff - Naveed Nawaz,Roger Wilesuriya ,Eric Upashantha,Janaka R.A.K,Dilshan Fonseka,Dulip Samarasekara,Upul Chandana,Shane Fernando
Report by Team CRICKETNMORE