bigbashcricketCouch Critic previews Saturday's Big Bash League matches including Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades with best bets from @Olimp_SA

 

 

 

 

Saturday’s offer South African punters a chance to properly sink our teeth into cricket held in Australia and with the Boxing Day tests still a few days away the Big Bash offers a nice hors d'oeuvres this weekend.

 

Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers

 

The Strikers line up for their first venture into the tournament whilst they face a team that have been lightening out the blocks with two straight victories. The top three of Khawaja, Hales and Ferguson have all had a chance to power their side to strong totals. They might not quite have the big names in the bowling lineup but they have scrapped well to get the job done.

Carey, White and Salt will be the men the Strikers will be relying on with the willow whilst all eyes will be on Rashid Khan to bamboozle the Thunder with the ball. Billy Stanlake is also a proven performer.

 

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Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades

 

Both these sides suffered setbacks in their opening outings. The Renegades had good contributions from their top order but were never really able to kick on and post an imposing total. Bowling wise Richardson and Gurney were impressive but the rest leaked plenty.

The Scorchers need Livingstone and Bancroft to go big at the top before Mitch Marsh and Turner are left to tidy up at the back end – against the Sixers this didn’t happen with both Bancroft and Livingstone dismissed cheaply. Richardson wasn’t his lethal self last time out but the Perth team will be hoping for an improved effort. Chris Jordan was impressive against the Sixers.

 

BETOLIMP BEST BETS

Sydney Thunder to beat the Adelaide Strikers @ 1.92

Man of the Match – Rashid Khan @ 8.00

Best Strikers Bat – A Carey @ 4.25

Best Thunder Bat – C Ferguson @ 4.33

Best Thunder Bowler – A Nair @ 5.00

Perth Scorchers to beat Renegades @ 1.98

Man of the Match - C Jordan @ 14.50

Best Scorchers Bat – C Bancroft @ 3.75

Best Renegades Bat – S Marsh @ 3.50

 

(Note, all odds quoted are subject to change)

 

Enjoy the cricket and happy punting!