I guess it was my day: Kallis by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:	JH Kallis
Event:	Champions League 2009/10

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DateLine: 13th October 2009

 

Royal Challengers all-rounder Jacques Kallis said the team has the talent to go all the way in the CL T20.

 

The team helped by spectacular performances by Kallis, Ross Taylor and some others made it into the second round with an 80-run win over the Otago Volts.

 

Kallis and Uthappa laid the platform where-in Kallis remained unbeated with a superb 73 at the top of the order, while Robin Uthappa chipped in with 42 and then Ross Taylor smacked 32 off just 11 balls in a massive total of 188 for two.

 

Kallis then also came good with the leather claiming three for 18 as the Volts were bowled out for 108 in 17.5 overs.

 

"This was a crunch game for us and obviously we needed some big performances," Kallis said.

 

"We needed one of the senior guys to lead from the front. I guess it was my day.

 

"Our strength is there at the death and if we can have wickets in hand and guys like Ross and Mark Boucher down the order we could be dangerous.

 

"We just have to get Ross to keep it going."

 

Kallis also showed good team spirit as he came out to ball with a side strain.

 

"It is a little worrying and I hope it's not as serious as I think it is. The physio will take a better look tomorrow," Kallis added.

 

"I felt it a little in the Champions Trophy but I hadn't felt it in the last couple of weeks.

 

"But today I felt it again while batting."