Big Bash League: Twenty20 cricket betting preview, free tips and where to watch

Free cricket tips, best bets and analysis for Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars, Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash.

Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars

Where to watch

Live on BT Sport 1, 8.10am Friday

Best bet

Melbourne Stars
2pts Evs Hills
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Match preview

Brisbane Heat's hard-hitting top order struggled against some canny slow-bowling from Sydney Thunder in their opening game, slipping to a 29-run defeat, and they may come unstuck against a high-class Melbourne Stars bowling attack.

The Stars had the trophy in their grip last season before a shocking collapse in the final but they should go well again this term with the all-round talents of Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Coulter-Nile and wicketkeeper Peter Handscomb giving the side a nice balance.

Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers

Where to watch

Live on BT Sport 1, 3.45am Friday

Best bet

George Bailey top Hobart Hurricanes runscorer
1pt 8-1 Betfair, Paddy Power
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Match preview

Sydney Sixers made a magnificent start to their campaign, bowling out Perth Scorchers for just 131 on their way to an eight-wicket victory with six overs to spare.

However, the Sixers are outsiders for the trip to Hobart Hurricanes, who topped the regular-season table last year with D'Arcy Short and Matthew Wade forging a prolific opening partnership.

Wade is absent on Australia Test duty but veteran George Bailey looks a tempting price to top-score for the hosts, having made 363 runs from 244 balls in the 2018-19 tournament.

Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder

Where to watch

Live on BT Sport 1, 8.10am Thursday

Best bet

Sam Harper top Melbourne Renegades runscorer
1pt 9-2 BoyleSports, Coral, Ladbrokes
Back this tip with Coral

Match preview

Melbourne Renegades start the defence of their Big Bash title against a Sydney Thunder side buoyed by a promising opening victory over Brisbane Heat.

The Renegades produced a stunning fightback to deny city rivals the Stars in last term's final and they look a solid unit under Australia's white-ball skipper Aaron Finch.

Finch is as short as 13-8 to top-score in the Renegades' first game but the value lies with opening partner Sam Harper, who finished as the champions' leading batsman with 341 runs at a healthy strike-rate of 139.75.

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