CLT20 2013: Brendan McCullum shines Otago to defeat Faisalabad Wolves
MOHALI: Brendan McCullum essayed a captain’s innings to help Otago Volts beat Faisalabad Wolvees by eight wickets in the first qualifying games of the Champions League T20, 2013.
Faisalabad Wolves failed miserably in first match against rival Otago Volts at Mohali Stadium this day by setting easy target of only 140 runs while batting first.
Wolves lost quick wickets and faced difficulties to set an impressive target for Otago Volts. They lost openers’ wickets after making only 12 runs. They scored 139 runs after losing eight wickets and set 140 runs’ target for rival team.
Otago Volts played confidently and achieved target in 18th over after losing only two wickets. They won opening match against Pakistan by eight wickets.
McCullum lived up to expectations and smashed 83 from 65 deliveries, laced with nine fours and two sixes.
Faisalabad Wolves will face Hyderabad Sunrise team in second match of CLT20 tomorrow.
Wolves in must-win situation
Misbah’s men are now in a must-win situation in their remaining matches to qualify for the main event.
They face Indian outfit Sunrisers Hyderabad today and will then tackle Kandurata Maroon of Sri Lanka on September 20.
Team manager Naved Anjum hoped for a strong comeback.
“We’ll assess our weaknesses for a better performance against Sunrisers,” Anjum told The Express Tribune from Mohali. “The team made mistakes. Some of our batsmen played loose shots while the dropped catch also cost us. We know that we cannot afford to lose now and we will go all-out to bounce back.”
He also praised arrangements from the organisers and gave thumbs-up to the security.
