Follow @clt20 for the latest cricket action on Twitter

We’re rolling. Well, the Kolkata Knight Riders (@kkriders) certainly are. The 2014 Champions League T20 (@clt20) began with lower-order fireworks from the @IPL champions as they overcame Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) on opening night. Players, fans and experts took to Twitter for conversation around the match and the qualifiers preceding it.

Follow and join in the #clt20 conversation with the leagues, teams and players!

Meanwhile, the league is using Twitter extensively during the match so you can get in on the fun.

Tweets on air

Fancy having your thoughts showcased in the live broadcast? Give it a shot by using #clt20 in your Tweets.

Here are a few that have been captured so far.

Twitter battles

Whichever side you may be on, voting for your favourite teams and players with the hashtag battles is on, with progress showcased live on air. The team battle even features in the CLT20 website match report. Keep an eye out during the match and pick your hashtag.

Players’ Twitter accounts

Look no further than the introduction graphics to directly connect with players as their Twitter accounts are being shown on screen. Keep an eye out for your current and new favourites and start following them.

In addition to the league, @kkriders brought their fans and players closer over the weekend with a Twitter wall embedded in the team hotel in time for players’ arrival.

Fans welcomed the Knights with candid messages and the team returned the favour with an opening win.

Here’s to three weeks of exciting #T20Nights. To keep up on all of this season’s action, follow @clt20 and broadcaster @starsportsindia, subscribe to this CLT20 Twitter List or search using the hashtag #clt20.