We take a look at Friday’s (17/1/2020) BBL Big Bash 2020 match between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat and give our tips and value tips for the match.
When: Friday, 17th January at 3:41PM
Where: Adelaide Oval
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
Brisbane will be hoping for a repeat performance in Adelaide on Friday after handing the Strikers a seven-wicket loss when these two sides met three days ago.
The bookies have clearly factored in Brisbane’s impressive win at the Gabba on Tuesday by listing them as the short-priced favourites in the market. The Heat have now won four of their last five matches to make a top four push, but they’ll need to win from here on out if they wish to secure the third spot on the ladder.
Brisbane’s success on Tuesday came instantly as they bowled out the Strikers for a measly 110 runs in the first innings. That left the Heat with a very low total to chase down as Matthew Renshaw and AB de Villiers wasted no time combining for 92 runs.
The Heat have clearly saved their best for last this season, and it’s very difficult to argue with how productive the top order has looked over the last fortnight. Unfortunately, though, you’ll need to get creative in the market with Brisbane at such a short price.
James Pattinson’s casual five-wicket haul earlier in the week makes him the perfect player to build a Same Game Multi around. Pattinson was lethal early on, so with the Heat having now won four of their last five matches against the Strikers, back the pair to do some damage once again.
Odds:
Tip: Brisbane Heat $1.66
Value BET: Man of the Match: AB de Villiers at $7.00
Teams:
Adelaide Strikers squad
Travis Head (c), Wes Agar, Alex Carey (wk), Harry Conway, Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Jake Lehmann, Michael Neser, Harry Nielsen, Liam O’Connor, Phil Salt (England), Matt Short, Peter Siddle, Billy Stanlake, Cameron Valente, Jake Weatherald, Jon Wells, Cameron White, Nick Winter
Brisbane Heat squad
Chris Lynn (c), Tom Banton (England), Max Bryant, Joe Burns, Ben Cutting, AB de Villiers (South Africa), Cameron Gannon, Sam Heazlett, Zahir Khan (Afghanistan – international replacement), Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Lalor, Ben Laughlin, James Pattinson, Jimmy Peirson, Jack Prestwidge, Matt Renshaw, Mark Steketee, Mitch Swepson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan)
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change