Johan Botha
Jul 6 2009, Sreelata Yellamrazu

This may not be the Champions League. But it certainly gives a glimpse into what it would be like to have champions teams clash. Rajasthan Royals were also involved in the Clash of the Titans in South Africa before IPL 2. Now they take on.

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