All-Stars 2nd T20: Sachin's Blasters Slump to 57-Run Defeat, Warne's Warriors Take Unbeatable 2-0 Lead

That's all we have for you today. Join us for the final match which will take place in Los Angeles on the 15th of November at 0230 GMT (0800 IST) between the two sides. Until then, adios!

KUMAR SANGAKKARA is The Man of the Match today. Says it was a lot of fun. Thanks Houston for the hospitality and adds that the crowd was brilliant. Adds that hopefully in LA it will be as big and wonderful. Further says Sachin and Warne have got a lot of good players together and the crowd was fantastic. Further adds that the organizers have put in a lot of hard work and that shows the success of the tournament. Ends by saying that the participation of children helps the game to grow and it feels wonderful to see the kids from US coming here and enjoying the game.

SHANE WARNE says they(him and Sachin) are surprised as there are 26,000 people around the ground and thanks them. Says it has been fantastic and the atmosphere has been simply electric. Adds they played well and Sachin's team fought hard but they had Sangakkara who batted well today and played beautifully. Ends by saying that at the end of the day it was nice to win but cricket was the winner and the outfield was simply fantastic.

SACHIN TENDULKAR says Sangakkara took the game away from them and the rest of the guys chipped in as well. Adds that 263 was a massive target but they thoroughly enjoyed and were here to entertain the crowd. Says it was fantastic in Houston and thanks all the people for coming to watch the game and wishes them a Happy Diwali. Ends by saying they are looking forward to go to LA for the third and final match.

The only man who managed to take on the bowlers was Shaun Pollock who swatted all over the park and got to his fifty with the help of 7 huge maximums. But it wasn't enough as the Blasters fell short by 57 runs. Thus it makes the LA clash a dead rubber but what a high scoring contest we have had today where both teams scored 200-plus. Stay tuned, presentation coming up shortly.

A thumping victory for Warne's Warriors. After putting 262 runs on the board, they bowled superbly as well to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series. Sachin's Blasters never looked in control and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. The pick of the bowlers was Symonds, picking up a 4-fer. Mushtaq managed to get a couple of scalps whereas Agarkar and Kallis chipped in with a wicket each.

SIX! Fullish around middle and off, Muralitharan again dances down the track and hammers it over the long on region for a maximum to end the innings. WARNE'S WARRIORS WIN BY 57 RUNS.

Fullish around off, Murali flicks it to short mid-wicket for no run.

Full toss on off, Murali dances down the track and pulls-sweeps it to square leg for a brace.

MURALI is the new man in.