Fine knock by Martin Guptill (98, 54 balls, 3x4, 7x6) helped Auckland Aces record a 19-run win over Ruhunu (Colombo) in a practice match, ahead of the Champions League T20 qualifiers, at Gymkhana Grounds here on Saturday.
In another match, good knock by Denesh Ramdin (71, 45 balls, 4x4, 3x6) and fine display by leg-spinner Samuel Badree (three for seven) helped Trinidad & Tobago record a 66-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders.
The scores:
Auckland Aces 195 for six in 20 overs (Martin Guptill 98, Collin Munro 35) bt Ruhunu XI 176 for eight in 20 overs (Sanath Jayasuriya 38, Mahela Udawatta 34, Dinesh Chandimal 36).
Trinidad & Tobago 167 for five (Adrain Barath 46, Denesh Ramdin 71 not out) bt Kolkata Knight Riders 101 for nine (Ryan ten Doeschate 27, Samuel Badree three for seven).