Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat Betting Tips

The Perth Scorchers take on the Brisbane Heat at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne on 19th January 2021 at 13:45 IST. This would be the first time these two sides face each other this season. Also, this is going to be the first match at the Docklands Stadium in this edition of the BBL as well. Both the teams would want to win this match and improve their qualification chances as we reach the last phase of the league stage.

Perth Scorchers Form & Team News

The Perth Scorchers are currently placed third on the points table with 21 points. They have won five matches and lost four so far in the tournament. After a five match winning streak, the Scorchers were finally beaten by the Sydney Sixers in their last match. The Scorchers had a slow start to the tournament but they have picked up form as the season has progressed.

Top-order has fired for the Scorchers in the recent matches. The English opening pair of Jason Roy and Liam Livingstone has been in sublime form. But it has been Colin Munro who has done the real damage, he has scored 271 runs with a strike rate of 127.23. Mitchell March missed the last match due to injury, he could be back as a pure batsman for the Scorchers, if he is fit. Jhye Richardson is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament so far with 19 wickets at an economy rate of 6.54. The bowling department consisting of Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, and Fawad Ahmed did not perform up to the mark against the Sixers in the last match, but the Scorchers could go into this match unchanged.

Brisbane Heat Form & Team News

The Brisbane Heat have performed well as a team lately and are placed fifth on the points table with 20 points. The Heat have won four of their last five matches and their top order has been strengthened by the return of Chris Lynn. In their last league match, the Heat won against the Melbourne Renegades by 5 wickets. The Heat will try to replicate the same against a balanced Scorchers team.

Chris Lynn has played a major role in the revival of his team. He has scored 273 runs with a strike rate of 145.99 with 21 sixes and 14 fours in just six innings so far this season. He has been well supported by Joe Burns and Joe Denly, who have played vital knocks against the Renegades. Returning Morne Morkel has been exceptional and has been supported well by Mark Steketee and Matthew Kuhnemann. Steketee has been impressive this season picking up 18 wickets. The Heat would like to go into this match with the winning combination and are most likely to field the same team that faced the Renegades.

Odds by Casumo

The Perth Scorchers are favorites to win the match against the Brisbane Heat according to the Casumo sportsbook. The Scorchers are placed at 1.67 odds, while the Heat is placed at 2.20 odds.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

Lately, the Perth Scorchers have struck form this season. In the BBL history, these two teams have played 13 times against each other, the Scorchers have won seven of those matches. The Scorchers have an experienced bunch of T20 players in their lineup and the players are performing well as a team. Considering the current form, the Scorchers have an edge over the Heat.

Tip 1: Total Opening Partnership – Perth Scorchers – Over 23.5

The inclusion of Jason Roy and Liam Livingstone at the top of the order has proven to be a masterstroke for the Scorchers. In the last six innings together, the English pair have an average first wicket partnership of 55.33. The last three partnerships together for the pair have been 76, 123, and 12. In their previous innings together, Roy and Livingstone had a partnership of 76 against the Sixers. Livingstone has been in great touch, he has scored 190 runs with 13 sixes in just even innings so far this season. The Heat lack experience upfront in their bowling lineup, thus Roy and Livingstone are most likely to exploit this and score big at the top. Considering all these factors, the opening partnership for the Scorchers is most likely to be over 23.5 runs and 1.88 odds are available for the same on the Casumo sportsbook.

Tip 2: Top Run Scorer – Brisbane Heat – Chris Lynn

Chris Lynn back from his injury concerns has batted in six innings so far for the Heat. He has scored 273 runs with a strike rate of 145.99 and at an average of 45.50. Lynn, known for his boundary scoring skills has hit 21 sixes and 14 fours this season. His last three scores have been 50, 56, and 48. Lynn has an exceptional record against the Scorchers, he has played 12 innings against the Scorchers in the BBL and has scored 484 runs with a strike rate of 141.11 and at an average of 53.78. However, this would be the first time he would face the Scorchers this season, and will be looking to continue his form. So it is more likely that Chris Lynn will top score for the Heat at 3.00 odds available on the Casumo sportsbook.

Conclusion

The Perth Scorchers have been consistent in the last few games and are currently well placed in the points table. The Heat have performed well in patches but are yet to show some consistent form. Both the teams will be looking to win this match and to book a spot in the playoffs. Summarizing a couple of bets mentioned above

1. Total Opening Partnership – Perth Scorchers – Over 23.5 @ 1.88
2. Top Run Scorer – Brisbane Heat – Chris Lynn @ 3.00

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