BBL 2013/14 2nd semi-final: Simmons’ scintillating century knocks Sixers out of BBL

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Simmons savours the moment after scoring his century

Perth scorchers opening batsman Craig Simmons became the first man to score two centuries in one Big Bash League (BBL) season after he smashed 112 to knock the Sydney Sixers out of the tournament and carry his team to the finals, where they will face the Hobart Hurricanes.

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Caribbean Premier League 1st match: Shoaib Malik and Kieron Pollard start Barbados’ CPL campaign with a bang

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Pollard excelled with both the bat and ball

The people of Barbados were singing and dancing long into the night as West Indies all-rounder and Barbados Tridents captain Kieron Pollard started the franchise’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign with a bang, as they registered a 17-run win over the St Lucia Zouks.

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