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Hyderabad: Somerset get another opportunity to put behind their disappointing domestic season as they attempt to qualify for the Champions League T20 tournament. However, their task is not all that easy as they have Auckland Aces and Kolkata Knight Riders in their pool.
On Tuesday, at the RJIC Stadium, Somerset test their skills against the Aces in their opening game. The task is not that easy for Somerset who are without the servies of skipper Marcus Trescothick. In addition, Jos Buttler and Craig Kieswetter are on England duty and Kieron Pollard has opted to play for Mumbai Indians.
This has left them a bit vulnerable, but in big hitting South African all-rounder Roelof van der Merwe, they have a potential match-winner.
To make matters worse, the English team landed here very late and this has denied them the chance to get used to the conditions. With the wicket being on the slower side, the English side will have to quickly adjust to the playing conditions here.
Martin Guptill faced the ignominy of getting dismissed before facing a ball against Kolkata, and will be eager to make amends against Somerset. He was one of the top run-getters in the Friends Life t20, with 476 runs in 14 innings for Derbyshire, and will want to extend that run in the Champions League.
Murali Kartik has fashioned a reputation for himself in Twenty20 circles, and it is largely founded upon his county exploits. This time, he is likely to be the designated leader of the attack, and Somerset will rely heavily on his local expertise
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Tuesday September 20, 2011 (day/night)
Start time 20:00 local (14:30 GMT)
