Strong Redbacks will face Gayana in Airtel Champions League T20

The South Australian Redbacks have surprised a few teams in South Africa with their superior work ethic and well defined strategy. But now they’ll have to make sure that they aren’t surprised when they take on Guyana on Tuesday. Brimming with confidence, the Redbacks are fresh from their commanding eight-wicket win over RCB and will surely be hoping to cement their No.1 spot in Group B. Having one eye on the semis, the Redbacks will not let the momentum slip and would like their unbeaten run to continue.

Guyana have disappointed and comparisons with T&T’s CLT20 2009 performance are inevitable. Sadly for Guyana, South Africa didn’t turn out to be a happy hunting ground. Ramnaresh Sarwan’s team has an unenviable 100% loss record in the tournament. Confidence and experience are two elements that are lacking in the Guyanese team and their latest nine-wicket mauling at the hands of the Lions is testament to that. With nothing to lose against the Redbacks, the Caribbean T20 champions have the right to play freely and their severely dented pride should give them the added impetus to turn over the Redbacks.

Key players

Shaun Tait proved he can trouble the best during their match against RCB. His wicket of Ross Taylor was the turning point. With his extreme pace and deadly Yorkers, Tait is a weapon that most teams dream of possessing. Combine that with Guyana’s aversion to the short stuff and you’ve got a real ace who most definitely ruffle a few Guyanese feathers.

CLT20 is proving to be too hot for Guyana as none of their players have really impressed. But in adversity there is always an opportunity and youngster Steven Jacobs would do well to redeem his team’s image. He did that to some extent against the Lions with a fighting knock of 34, but it will require a lot more perseverance from the 22-year-old to make a telling impact against the Redbacks.