We take a look at Friday’s (20/12/2019) BBL Big Bash 2019/2020 match between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers. We take a look at both teams odds and give our tips and value tips for the match.
When: Friday, 20th December at 2:45PM
Where: Alice Springs
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
The Sixers are back in action as they travel to Alice Springs following Wednesday’s game against the Scorchers.
Hobart opens its season on neutral turf and if the odds are anything to go by, the Hurricanes should be tough to beat.
D’Arcy Short is back for another year in purple as last year’s leading runscorer looks to defend his title. Short has averaged 46 runs so far in his four-year BBL career, making him the favourite to lead Hobart’s charge once again.
The Sixers are largely an unknown this season as several of Sydney’s top names have been lost to Test duty. The bowling attack of Tom Curran, Sean Abbott and Stephen O’Keefe has already proven troublesome, but will it be enough to bring down Hobart’s outstanding attack?
Aside from Short, the Hurricanes will also turn to former captain George Bailey, who has quietly averaged 52 runs in seven matches against the Sixers. Throw in the fact the Canes have won three of their last five against Sydney, and you have a fairly safe bet.
Odds:
Tip: Hobart Hurricanes $1.84
Value BET: Man of the Match: D’Arcy Short at $5.50
Teams:
Hobart Hurricanes
Squad: Matthew Wade, Qais Ahmad, Jofra Archer, George Bailey, Scott Boland, Jake Doran, Nathan Ellis, James Faulkner, Jarrod Freeman, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Simon Milenko, David Miller, David Moody, Tom Rogers, Clive Rose, D’Arcy Short, Aaron Summers.
Sydney Sixers
Squad: Moises Henriques, Sean Abbott, Justin Avendano, Tom Curran (England), Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Mickey Edwards, Daniel Fallins, Josh Hazlewood, Daniel Hughes, Nathan Lyon, Stephen O’Keefe, Josh Philippe, Lloyd Pope, Jordan Silk, Steve Smith, Henry Thornton, James Vince (England).
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
