Big Bash League is a high-octane T20 tournament, which showcases some of the finest talents in the world. The sheer popularity of the tournament makes the BBL betting one of the most popular features on the leading betting websites.
Likewise, some of the thrilling encounters in the current edition have added sparkle to the glorious history of Big Bash. Nineteen league matches have been played so far and 27 are more to go. But the unexpected results are keeping the loyal audience captivated even during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hobart Hurricanes’ match against Brisbane Heat on Monday was one such encounter where the unexpected result sparked fans’ interest in struggling Heat.
Hurricanes entered the match with three wins in four matches. But Heat turned the tables on the rivals and their maiden BBL10 victory by four wickets with 16 balls to spare. Heat will face home team Hurricanes at the same ground — The Gabba — on Wednesday, where it had won the match just two days ago. Going into the fixture, Heat will certainly have a psychological edge. Hurricanes, however, can keep their loss aside, and play with a fresh perspective to retake the reins of the winning chariot.
As the momentum of the highly-awaited Hurricanes-Heat encounter builds up, the BBL betting is expected to be a sought-after affair on the match day. We take you through some of the best bets, which are getting high traction on the leading betting sites.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat T20 Prediction
BBL betting tips
Though Heat have won all three previous matches between the two teams, almost all the leading websites are backing Hurricanes as winners.
Hurricanes are 1.51 favourites to win with 10cric and 1.54 with Funbet. Bet365 and Betway, on the other hand, are offering 1.61 each for them. Heat can be backed at 2.25 each with 10cric and Betway. They are at odds of 2.30 on Funbet and 2.37 on Bet365.
Hobart Hurricanes
Top batsman
All-rounder D’Arcy Short emerges the best bet for Hurricanes. Although his performance of 27 runs and 3/18 in the previous match against Heat couldn’t take his team to win, he is betting websites’ top choice. He is 3.25 favourite with 10cric and Funbet to be the highest scorer for his team. Betway is offering 3.0, while Bet365 has 3.50 for Short to play a big knock.
His English teammate Dawid Malan has odds of 3.75 each with 10cric and Funbet, while Betway and Bet365 are offering 3.50 and 4.00 for him, respectively. He scored just 15 runs in his first outing. All he needs to do is to play a big knock and prove his worth.
Top bowler
Hurricanes got a big jolt as their star bowler James Faulkner (8 wickets in 5 matches) suffered a hamstring injury against Heat on Sunday. In his absence, pacer Riley Meredith shoulders the responsibility of leading Hurricanes’ bowling attack.
Though 10cric and Funbet are still keeping Faulkner with odds of 3.25 each for the top spot, he is highly unlikely to play the match. Meredith is the top bowler with Bet365 and Betway, who have 3.75 and 4.00 odds, respectively.
Online betting tips: Brisbane Heat
Top batsman
Openers Max Bryant (31 off 19) and Sam Heazlett (48 off 27) laid the foundation of Heat’s win over Hurricanes on Sunday. They are top batsmen with odds of 4.0 each with 10cric, Funbet and Bet365. Bryant and Heazlett are 3.75 and 4.75 with Betway.
Top bowler
Heat’s Afghan prodigy Mujeeb ur Rahman has got only three matches this season and he is yet to come up with an impressive spell. But he is known for his economic bowling. He can be backed at 3.50 with 10cric and Funbet. Betway has odds of 3.60 for him, while Bet365 is offering 3.75 for the Afghan leg-spinner. England pacer Lewis Gregory, who took 3 wickets in his debut match against Hurricanes, is the second favourite. He is 3.75 with 10cric and Funbet, while 4.50 with Bet365.
HUR vs HEA T20: Players to watch out for
Colin Ingram (161 runs in 5 matches), Short (102 runs, 3 wickets in 5 matches) and BenMcDermott (151 runs in 3 matches) can light up the batting line-up. Meredith (7 wickets) can change the course of the match with his lightning-fast deliveries.
Bryant (92 runs in 4 innings) and Heazlett (82 runs in 4 innings) are Heat’s biggest hopes. Rahman and Gregory can take some early wickets to put Hurricanes under pressure.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat T20 Prediction
Given the recent record, Heat have an edge over the Hurricanes. However, Hurricanes are heavy on batting. Though Faulkner is a doubtful starter, Hurricanes still have the likes of Meredith and Short, who can help the team return to winning ways. We are going with a Hobart Hurricanes win in this one.
