MiD DAY's weekendu00a0sportsu00a0guide

T20 fever

With the Inaugural Champions League Twenty20 less than a week away, relive some of the best matches of the Indian Premier League 2009.

Star Cricket, Sunday, 12:00

Big blues vs Radiant reds!

THIS one is the biggest clash of the season so far. We all have witnessed some of the most memorable games whenever Chelsea and Liverpool have faced each other in the recent past.

And the bitter rivalry is set to come to the fore this Sunday at Stamford Bridge. The tie will in a way be the first big test of new Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti.

After winning their first eight matches in all competitions under Ancelotti, the Blues crashed to a shock 1-3 defeat at Wigan last weekend. They can't get a better opportunity than this game to bounce back.u00a0

Chelsea vs Liverpool
Sunday, 20:25, Live on
Star Sports

Champions Trophy semi-final

not many would have predicted Pakistan and New Zealand facing each other in the Champions Trophy semi-final. But after watching Younis Khan and Daniel Vettori's men perform in the league stage, nobody can deny the fact that these two teams deserve to be in the last four.

For a change, Pakistan will get a lot of support across the border since they are the only Asian team left in the tourney. Let's hope for another last-ball thriller, just like Pakistan's last game against Australia.

Pakistan vs New Zealand
Saturday, 17:45, Live on
ESPN

Irani Cup

Virender Sehwag failed to impress on his return to first-class cricket after an injury lay-off in the first innings.

Can he get his act together in the second to strengthen Rest of India's bid to retain the season-opening domestic trophy?

Irani Cup: Mumbai vs Rest of India,
Day 3 and Day 4, Saturday and Sunday. Live on Neo Sports from 09:30

Top 5 faces on TV

Shane bond

After struggling in the initial stages, Bond finally got his act together in Kiwis' last outing against England. He will be gunning for an encore today.

Champs Trophy s/f, Pak vs Nz,
Saturday: live on espn>>17:45

Fernando Torres

If Liverpool have to return from Stamford Bridge with at least a point, Torres must strike early in the match.
epl: chelsea vs liverpool,

Sunday: live on star sports>>20:25

Joe-Wilfred Tsonga

Last year's Australian Open finalist has an opportunity to pocket yet another ATP title over the weekend.
thailand open, semis & final, saturday (12:00) and sunday (13:30), live on Star sports

Fernando Alonso

After confirming his move to Ferrari next year, will the Renault driver celebrate with a podium finish this weekend?

Japanese GP, qualifying and race, saturday (10:20) & sunday (10:15), live on Star sports

Valentino Rossi

Will Valentino Rossi increase his 30-point lead over Jorge Lorenzo in the title race for the 2009 season and close in on his ninth world triumph?

Moto gp: Portuguese GP,
Sunday: live on Espn>>15:30