Here’s a sneak peak of the ten teams in the CLT20:

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Perhaps the strongest side in this editions CLT20, the Super Kings are also the defending champions. They are reigning IPL champions and possess players who would be any team’s envy. Led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, they are the superstars of T20s.

• T20 record: Matches 68, Won 42, Lost 24, Tie 2 (Win % 61.76)

• Highest team total: 246/7 (20 ovs) vs Rajasthan Royals (Chennai, April 3, 2010)

• Lowest team total: 109/10 (19 ovs) vs Rajasthan Royals (Jaipur, May 4, 2008)

Cape Cobras

They are the winners of Pro 20, the South African domestic T20 tournament. Experience is their forte with the likes of Herschelle Gibbs, Justin Kemp and Charl Langeveldt in the squad. And Dale Steyn, JP Duminy and Robin Peterson to it and you’ll know why the Cobras are dangerous.

• T20 record: Matches 60, Won 33, Lost 24, Nr 1, Tie 2 (Win % 55.00)

• Highest team total: 224/5 (19.4 ovs) vs Titans (Centurion, March 9, 2011)

• Lowest team total: 84 (18.3 ovs) vs Delhi DareDevils (Delhi, Oct. 19, 2009)

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

One of the most glamorous sides of the meet, KKR are also one of the strongest teams. With Jacques Kallis in the team, they have the best all-rounder in the world. And if Gautam Gambhir gets fit to play, there will be no stopping the Yusuf Pathans and Shaib-al Hasans.

• T20 record: Matches 57, Won 25, Lost 31, Tie 1 (Win % 43.85)

• Highest team total: 222/3 (20 ovs) vs RCB (Bangalore, April 18, 2008)

• Lowest team total: 67/10 (15.2 ovs) vs Mumbai Indians (Mumbai, May 16, 2008)

New South Wales

They qualified as the runners-up of the Big Bash 2010-11 and are one of the most consistent sides in Australian domestic cricket. They were the CLT20 champions in 2009 and with Shane Watson and David Warner in the line-up, look good to repeat that feat this time.

• T20 record: Matches 37, Won 19, Lost 18 (Win % 51.35)

• Highest team total: 194/4 (20 ovs) vs Tasmania (Hobart, Dec. 30, 2009)

• Lowest team total: 71 (16.2 ovs) vs Western Australia (Perth, Jan. 5, 2010)

Mumbai Indians

They will no doubt miss the presence of the one and only Sachin Tendulkar, but the Mumbai Indians are still capable enough of destructive shows. Having qualified as the third-best IPL team, the Lasith Malingas and Keiron Pollards will be eager to be the best in CLT20.

• T20 record: Matches 63, Won 35, Lost 28 (Win % 55.55)

• Highest team total: 218/7 (20 ovs) vs Delhi Daredevils (Delhi, March 17, 2010)

• Lowest team total: 87/10 (12.5 ovs) vs Kings XI Punjab (Mohali, May 10, 2011)

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

RCB were second-best to CSK in IPL IV and are the only team to have played in all three editions of the CLT20. With Chris Gayle at the forefront and the talented youngsters like Virat Kohli in the squad, they will be threat to any one, any day.

• T20 record: Matches 71, Won 35, Lost 36 (Win % 49.29)

• Highest team total: 205/6 (20 ovs) vs Kings XI Punjab (Bangalore, May 6, 2011)

• Lowest team total: 82 (15.1 ovs) vs KKR (Bangalore, April 18, 2008)

Somerset

The English side came through the qualifiers to clinch a part in the main round of the CLT20. They are the runners-up in the English domestic T20 tournament. But the Alfonso Thomas-led team will need to pull up their socks in order to surprise a strong field.

• T20 record: Matches 104, Won 51, Lost 45, Tie 3, NR 5 (Win % 49.03)

• Highest team total: 250/3 (20 ovs) vs Gloucestershire (Taunton, June 27, 2006)

• Lowest team total: 82 (16.5 ovs) vs Kent (Taunton, July 18, 2010)

South Australia

The champions of Big Bash 2010-11 lack big names, but are packed with players who can be as lethal as anyone in the shortest format of the game. The Shaun Taits, Adil Rashids and Callum Fergusons are T20 specialists and count them to have a big bash in CLT20.

• T20 record: Matches 34, Won 18, Lost 15, NR 1 (Win % 52.94)

• Highest team total: 202/7 (20 ovs) vs Victoria (Adelaide, Jan. 7, 2010)

• Lowest team total: 81 (14.4 ovs) vs NSW (Sydney, Jan. 17, 2010)

Trinidad & Tobago (T&T)

Trinidad & Tobago qualified for the CLT20 qualifiers as the winners of the Carribean T20. After putting up a strong display in the qualifiers, Adrian Barath, Darren Bravo, Lendl Simmons and Ravi Rampaul are raring to go against the top T20 sides of the world.

• T20 record: Matches 33, Won 25, Lost 6, NR 2 (Win % 75.75)

• Highest team total: 213/4 (20 ovs) vs Eagles (Hyderabad, Oct. 18, 2009)

• Lowest team total: 103/10 (18.4 ovs) vs Afganistan (King City, August 11, 2011)

Warriors (Eastern Cape)

Runners-up in the South African Pro 20 and also the runners-up to CSK in the last edition of CLT20. Mark Boucher and Nicky Boje are the only names of repute in their squad. If they harbour high hopes in CLT20, the South African will have to fire as a team.

• T20 record: Matches 61, Won 31, Lost 27, NR 2, Tie 1 (Win % 50.82)

• Highest team total: 203/5 (20 ovs) vs Cape Cobras (Cape Town, Jan. 23, 2009)

• Lowest team total: 65 (13.4 ovs) vs Eagles (Port Elizabeth, Jan. 25, 2006