The Airtel Champions League is about to explode into action in South Africa . . . and there’s some exciting clashes lined up just down the road at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead.
Some of the world’s most exciting teams will be lining up to take each other on in the Airtel Champions League, including from Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, India and Guyana (West Indies). This tournament promises to relive the passionate melting pot of the IPL series, with players from around the world facing off while appearing for franchise instead of country.
Some of the big names making an appearance include Matthew Hayden, Shaun Tait, Sachin Tendulkar, Makhaya Ntini, Dwayne Bravo, Rahul Dravid, David Hussey, Dale Steyn, Mahela Jayawardene, Neil McKenzie, JP Duminy and Ramnaresh Sarwan.
From a South African perspective The Warriors look strong and feature a host of South African stars: Nicky Boje, Ashwell Prince, Makhaya Ntini, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Johan Botha and Mark Boucher among them.
Clashes for Durban at Sahara Stadium, Kingsmead
Match 3: September 11. 5.30pm. Super Kings v Central Stags
Match 7: September 14. 5.30pm. Mumbai Indians v South Australian Redbacks
Match 10: September 16. 5.30pm. Mumbai Indians v Guyana
Match 11: September 17. 5.30pm. South Australian Redbacks v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Match 15: September 19. 5.30pm. Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Semi-final 1: Friday, September 24. 5.30pm. 1st Group A v 2nd Group B