New South Wales Blues off to a winning start vs South Africa's Diamong Eagles

A devastating bowling and fielding performance propelled NSW to a 53-run thrashing of South Africa's Diamond Eagles in its opening match of the Champions League Twenty20 yesterday. After setting a target of 145, the Blues reduced the Cobras to 9-91 in their 20 overs. Simon Katich played a crucial role in Blues' innings scoring 37-ball half-century.