Champions League Twenty20 2011 Photos

CLT20: Ruhunu beat Leicestershire by 4 runs

September 21, 2011 20:18

Sri Lankan side Ruhunu defeated Leicestershire by 4 runs despite Abdul Razzaq's 68-run knock to keep alive their chance of qualifying for CLT20.

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Sri Lankan side Ruhunu defeated Leicestershire by 4 runs despite Abdul Razzaq's 68-run knock to keep alive their chance of qualifying for CLT20.
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Abdul Razzaq lived up to his reputation as he smashed 68 off 46 balls to lead the English side's run-chase but failed to carry his team to a win. (AFP Photo)
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Ruhunu's most successful bowler, Alankara Asanka Silva, captured 3 wickets, including that of stand-in-captain Andrew McDonald, who led the side in the absence of regular skipper Matthew Hoggard. (AFP Photo)
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Joshua Cobb hit two big sixes to give Leicestershire a smashing opening before falling for 15 runs. (AP Photo)
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Posed with a stiff target of 161, Leicestershire promoted Razzaq as an opener and the Pakistani didn't disappoint. (AP Photo)
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Earlier, Dinesh Chandimal celebrated his Test recall with a fighting half-century, reaming unbeaten on 62 off 51 balls, and helping Ruhunu post a competitive 160. (AP Photo)
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Chandimal was aided by Shalika Karunanayake, who hit two fours and two sixes in his 28 off 15 to help Ruhunu score 47 off the last four overs. (AP Photo)
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Harry Gurney was again the pick of the bowlers for Leicestershire, taking 3 wickets while Razzaq got 2. (AP Photo)
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Chandimal batted intelligently, not taking many risks but keeping the scoreboard ticking. (AP Photo)
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Ruhunu lost their openers Sanath Jaysuriya and Mahela Udawatte early and it was Chandimal and Kushal Janith Perera (19), who combined to steady their team. (AP Photo)

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