South Australia back on track
October 01, 2011 09:48:07 UK
After their thrashing by Warriors, South Australia looked set for an early exit, but Michael Klinger's side hit back impressively.
Daniel Harris and Dan Christian along with Callum Ferguson were key men as the side beat Kolkata Knight Riders and all pose a threat to Somerset.
The two Dans were a little expensive with the ball and could be targeted by Alfonso Thomas' men.
Somerset also beat the Knight Riders in their opening fixture and despite the departure of Steven Snell appear a much stronger side with the arrival of their duo of wicketkeepers.
Jos Buttler and Craig Kieswetter would be welcome in any squad in this type of tournament and both are now free of International duties for the remainder of the competition.
The explosive nature of their batting will test an Australian bowling attack that lacks a real focal point.
Of the six bowlers used in their match with Kolkata only Nathan Lyon who bowled just two overs is currently in the Australia team.
Ferguson apart their batting lacks real menace as well and although both beat Kolkata that side were greatly under performing at the time.
Somerset lack experience in India and in the tournament, but have a real chance of progress if they can beat what appears on paper to be the weakest side in the group.
They should score a nig total and up their Net Run Rate accordingly in this match. Skipper Thomas may be a dangerous man with the ball as far as this match is concerned and Adil Rashid could miss out on a clash against opponents he knows well.
South Australia are 1.90 to win the game, with Somerset 1.90.
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