Mumbai crowned Twenty20 champions
October 10, 2011 08:32:36 UK
Mumbai Indians claimed the Champions League Twenty20 title with a 31-run victory over the Bangalore Royal Challengers on Sunday.
Harbhajan Singh reminded the Indian selectors of his ability.The Indians had recorded an average 139 all out, James Franklin top-scoring with 41 off 29 balls, but their bowlers impressed to secure the win, skittling the Challengers out for 108.
Harbhajan Singh recorded figures of 3-20 and Yuzvendra Chahal took 2-9 while Lasith Malinga also took two wickets to ensure the Challengers were all out in 19.2 overs.
"I thought we were about 20 runs light. We lost some critical wickets during the back end of our innings," New Zealand star Franklin told Eurosport.
"We knew we had to scrap for every run out there.
"Credit where credit's due - the bowlers did a fantastic job, we fielded our socks off and we've won. It's a great feeling."
Daniel Vettori, who captained the Challengers, praised his side's efforts but conceded they were second best.
"Making a final, we're always proud of that," he said. "I suppose making the Indian Premier League final, we wanted to go one step further this time around, but it wasn't to be and Mumbai played exceptionally well."
Meanwhile, India are 5.00 to win the 2012 Twenty20 World Cup while England are 6.00 and Australia are 5.50.
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