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Rain had the final say in Ahmedabad on Monday as both matches were abandoned without a ball being bowled. (Also Read:  Highveld Lions vs Perth Scorchers, M4 - Report: CLT20-2013 ) In the first match, the Highveld Lions and Perth Scorchers shared the spoils and earned two points each for a no result match, whilst Mumbai Indians and Otago Volts similarly earned the same points for their abandoned match. (Also Read:  Mumbai Indians vs Otago Volts, M5 - Report: CLT20-2013 ) Spectators who have purchased tickets for these matches can claim a refund from the Refund Counter at the Box Office at Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad from 25th September 2013 till 2 October 2013 between 10am – 6pm. Refunds can be claimed only on producing a valid paid ticket. All tickets purchased through the internet will be refunded directly online. The Refund Counter will not be open 27th September and 30th September 2013 due to the matches taking place at the venue.

Match 4 of the Karbonn Smart CLT20 2013 turned out to be a damp squib after heavy showers forced the game to be abandoned without a ball being bowled. The two teams - Highveld Lions and Perth Scorchers – for who this match was their first outing in the competition, had to be content with two points each. Earlier in the evening, the match looked all set for an on-time start. The Highveld Lions skipper Alviro Petersen won the toss and put the Scorchers in to bat. However, within minutes of the toss, the skies opened up and there was a deluge. The rain did not relent for more than an hour, and small puddles across the field slowly turned to huge ponds of water. With the rain not relenting, the Match Officials had no option but to abandon the match. The Scorchers handed T20 caps to Ashton Agar, Joel Paris and Ashton Turner, before the rains set in and forced the match to be abandoned. Highveld Lions XI: Alviro Petersen (captain), Quinton de Kock (wicket-keeper), Rassi...