Lions defeat Mumbai in Champions League opener
The Champions League Twenty20 tournament got off a thrilling and surprise start Friday with local outfit Highveld Lions of South Africa defeating star-studded Mumbai Indians by nine runs.
Chasing 187 runs for victory, the Indians looked good for a long time with openers Sachin Tenduklar and Shikhar Dhawan scoring briskly but the Lions bowlers finally clicked with Shane Burger capturing two wickets.
Having cruised to 83 without loss, Mumbai surrendered two wickets while adding just six to their total midway through the innings as opener Shikhar Dhawan exited after amassing 32 and Ambati Rayudu was run out for three.
Tendulkar, with 69, finally fell after 14.3 overs as he drifted to the leg side only to be clean bowled as Burger sent the stumps flying amid much relief among his team-mates.
Anil Kumble-skippered Royal Challengers Bangalore of India, South Australia Redbacks led by Cullen Bailey and Ramnaresh Sarwan-captained Guyana from the West Indies complete the group with the top two qualifying for the semi-finals.
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