Brian Lara
Brian Lara can guide Leo Lions to the finals of the 2016 Masters Champions League (MCL) Getty

Leo Lions will take on Virgo Super Kings in the second semi-final of the Masters Champions League (MCL) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 12 February.

Where to watch live

Match starts at 3.30pm GMT. UK residents can live stream the match between the Leo Lions and Virgo Super Kings from the Masters Champions League on Sky Sports' digital platforms.

Overview

The second semi-final clash of the Masters Champions League will be among the teams that finished second and third on the table. Both the Lions and the Super Kings have won three matches and share the same number of points, but Leo Lions' better net run rate saw them sit above Virgo Super Kings.

When the two clashed against each other in the group stages, it was the Virgo Super Kings' team who registered a victory over Leo Lions. It was an all-round performance from former Pakistan cricket Azhar Mahmood, that saw the Super Kings win, as he picked up two wickets and scored 48 runs while chasing a target of 147.

Graeme Smith
Graeme Smith in action for Virgo Super Kings during the 2016 Masters Champions League (MCL) Getty

Brian Lara, who has been one of the star attractions of the tournament, has not been able to find his batting form. Leo Lions will be hoping their captain can shine with the bat in the second semi-final on Friday.

Prediction

Leo Lions to win

Betting odds (888Sport.com)

  • Leo Lions to win: 19/20
  • Virgo Super Kings to win: 11/13

Team news

Leo Lions

Squad: Darren Gough, Simon Jones, Brian Lara, Fidel Edwards, Herschelle Gibbs, Robin Peterson, Johan Botha, Scott Styris, Hamish Marshall, James Franklin, Heath Streak, Brendan Taylor, Kyle Jarvis. Ramesh Powar, Neil Carter, Mohammad Tauqir.

Virgo Super Kings

Squad: Owais Shah, James Foster, Gareth Batty, Brett Lee, Dirk Nannes, Graeme Smith, Neil McKenzie, Jonty Rhodes, Mohammad Yousuf, Azhar Mahmood, Hasan Raza, Humayun Farhat, Jacob Oram, Murali Kartik, Malinga Bandara, John Mooney.