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CL 2011: News

Malinga key player for Mumbai in CLT20: Harbhajan

The total they put on the board didn't seem like a winning one but Mumbai Indians captain Harbhajan Singh said gamechanger Lasith Malinga proved to be the key as his depleted team lifted the CLT20 trophy by beating the more fancied Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai.

Mumbai Indians the masters as challenge fizzles

Mumbai Indians (MI) finally have a trophy to display on their shelf. Captain Harbhajan Singh led from the front as Mumbai Indians defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 31 runs to win the Champions League Twenty20 final today. Khurram Habib reports. Scorecard

Last two overs made the difference: Harbhajan

The two wickets by James Franklin in the 19th over set up victory for Mumbai Indians, according to skipper Harbhajan Singh who also praised Lasith Malinga for his haul of four wickets against Somerset in the semifinals of the Champions League T20 tournament on Saturday.

And the winner is... IPL

For once, the Mumbai Indians’ top order got its act together and helped the side eke out a 10-run win over Somerset in the Champions League semifinal on Saturday. Khurram Habib reports.

Little to choose between finalists

Needless to say, there will be more interest than there was at the start of the event with two Indian teams playing the final. What is more important though is that it's tough to guess the winner.

Katich rues dropped catches after CLT20 exit

New South Wales captain Simon Katich said a couple of dropped catches cost his side the Champions League Twenty20 semifinal against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Warner blitz not enough to challenge Bangalore

This one was billed as the clash of big-hitters, between Chris Gayle and David Warner and both rocked the Chinnaswamy Stadium in the first CLT20 semifinal on Friday. HT reports.

Whatever result we get, we'll be fine: Harbhajan

Mumbai Indians captain Harbhajan Singh although wants his team to give best effort in their semifinal match of the Champions League T20 against Somerset in Chennai tomorrow but said he would not be too bothered about the result.

Yadav fit, MI lose extra foreigner slot

Surya Kumar Yadav had proved his fitness by playing in a Mumbai Cricket Association U-22 selection trial tie, the promising batsman was re-inducted into the IPL team on the eve of their semifinal. Amol Karhadkar reports.

Looking to push home the advantage

The final stretch of the Champions League Twenty20 has been saved the ignominy of becoming a damp squib. The crowd turnout was already low and the absence of an Indian team from either of the semifinals would have flashed empty stands on TV screens. Khurram Habib reports. First semifinals: Royal Challengers vs NSW

It's advantage MI against Somerset in semis: Pollock

Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shaun Pollock today said his team has the experience of playing at the slow track at M A Chidambaram Stadium and will look to adjust to the conditions quickly when they take on Somerset in their Champions League twenty20 semifinal clash on Saturday.

Kartik's last-ball six gives RCB the last semi-final spot

David Warner blew away the semi-final chances of holders Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday. Daniel Harris almost made it another Australia Day in the Champions League Twenty20 on Wednesday. HT reports. Semifinal line-up

Somerset pip Warriors, enter semis

Somerset pip Warriors, enter semis

South Africa's Warriors lost the battle to Somerset in the complicated and tight Group 'B'. The English team sealed the first semifinal berth at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. HT reports. Scorecard

Kartik's last-ball six gives RCB the last semi-final spot

No gas in tank, admits CSK coach Fleming

Finally, someone within the team management admitted there has been too much cricket for skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Khurram Habib reports.

Kohli injures left thumb while playing in CLT20

Virat Kohli apparently hurt his left thumb while playing for his team Royal Challengers Bangalore in a Champions League Twenty20 match against South Australia Redbacks here today.

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