Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers – 06/02/2021

Sixers v Scorchers – BBL Final Betting Tips, Latest Odds, Team News, Predictions – 06/02/2021

Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers are set to clash in this year’s BBL Final.

Sydney are looking for successive title wins, while Perth can add a fourth trophy to their honours list.

Discover our free cricket betting tips for this match.

Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers – Match Preview

Sydney topped the league table and then booked their place in the final by beating Perth in this year’s BBL qualifier match.

Perth bounced back from that setback to secure a final rematch. The Scorchers also have the better head-to-head record against Sydney but have lost the last two meetings.

Where: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

When: Saturday, 6 February 2021

Start time: 14:10 IST (08:40 GMT)

Pitch conditions: The pitch at the SCG has traditionally been known as a spin-friendly surface. That said, it can still offer plenty to the batsmen early in matches.

Weather conditions: There is a good chance that this clash could be hit by thunderstorms. There is a 60% chance of rain being forecast with dark clouds throughout the day.

Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers – Latest Odds

Perth Scorchers are made very narrow favourites with 1xBet. They have them priced at 1.91.

Sydney are available at 1.916 with the same betting site.

Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers – Team News

• Josh Philippe – The young Aussie batsman needs 44 runs to be crowned this year’s BBL top batsman and win our pre-tournament tips prediction. He has been key to the Sixers all tournament.
• James Vince – The Englishman has been another star performer for the Sixers. He heads into this game on the back of a brilliant unbeaten 98 against the same opposition in the Qualifier.
• Jason Roy – The England batsman missed the previous round against Brisbane Heat and will have to an injury to his ankle assessed ahead of the final.
• Colin Munro – The New Zealand powerhouse didn’t get a bat in the last round but has really hit top gear as the contest has progressed. He has 441 runs to his name in 14 innings.
• Josh Inglis – Local talent Inglis has been among the top run-scorers for Perth this BBL and has another important role to play.
• Jason Behrendorff – The quick left-armer has been vital alongside Andrew Tye and Jhye Richardson.

Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers – Betting Tips and Prediction

This looks like being another close battle for the BBL title.

Preference goes to Perth Scorchers and backing them 1.91 with 1xBet looks the way to go.

Sydney have great batting strength but always look a little light in the bowling department. That could prove their downfall at the last hurdle, especially if their top-order fair to fire.

The Perth trio of Behrendorff, Tye and Richardson will have a big say, as will leg spinner Fawad Ahmed. He warmed up for the SCG with two wickets against the Heat.

The Scorchers’ resilient top order looked strong against Brisbane and having the powerful hitting of Colin Munro could be a huge positive should the contest get reduced by possible rain delays.

Perth to Have Highest Opening Partnership

Another factor to consider ahead of this is just how strong the Perth top order is looking at the moment.

Bancroft (58 not out) and Livingstone (77) set up their Challenger stage success over Brisbane in Canberra.

Philippe and Vince have both been brilliant for the Sixers but it seems to be feast or famine for Philippe in particular. Given that inconsistency, siding with the Scorchers seems sensible.

They can be backed at 1.91 with bet365 to have the best opening partnership.

Back Dwarshuis for Top Sydney Bowler

Ben Dwarshuis has been the stand-out bowler for the Sixers and will have to be at his best here.

He has 21 wickets in just 12 matches and looks a value bet to be Sydney’s top bowler in the final.

Given the fact he is five wickets ahead of any teammate in the wicket-taker table tells you how much they have relied on his threat with the ball.

He can be backed at 3.6 with bet365 to bag the most wickets for his side.

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