kfc big bash preliminary final QLD V VIC 19/1/10

[bayman]

tatts bet
115507

Victoria Bushrangers

$1.80
115506

Queensland Bulls

$2.00

sportsbet

Queensland 2.05
Victoria 1.77


being a final i thought it deserved its own thread

so who do think will win ?

i'd suggest victoria are a better team however whoever bats first does have a distinct advantage---i hope the bulls win as i think they'll be easier to beat than the vics

also there is a victorian player in doubt (source brad hodge on inside cricket)

[Pidge]

I think Victoria will win the Big Bash Tournament for 2009/10

[Dutchy]

Queensland should win, Vics have faded badly, only beat QLD by the DLM and other 2 wins against the bottom 2 teams in the tourney both at home

[mal]

Best odds I can find are

VI $1-83 IASBET
QL $2-20 BETFAIR [$2-14 after commissions taken out]

How can you pick the winner if either side played at thier very best
Im leaning towards QL who have improved as the series progressed
VI clicked last game when HODGE bashed up TA, but then again TA get beaten by most teams

I think the side that bats first will be at an advantage
Runs on the board is a proven formula in MOST finals from Division 11 Adelaide Turf to Big Bash finals

I wonder which team SA would prefer to play ?

[Not Scared]

I think we would rather play Queensland. There's a bit of a mental barrier there against the Vics.

[bayman]

I think we would rather play Queensland. There's a bit of a mental barrier there against the Vics.

i think that 'mental barrier' was smashed the last time they met each other, although i agree the redbacks (not that they would admit it) would rather play the bulls

if the bulls do make it will hopes be playing for australia or the bulls on the weekend ?

could afridi, hopes or anyone else play on friday night & 'butter up' on saturday night ?

[Bum Crack]

Whichever team we play, will be without their NZ imports Vettori and Taylor, so that is a bonus.

[whufc]

Best two T20 bowling attacks in AUS competing in this game. The winner will go on and bowl the Redbacks out very cheaply IMHO.

[Thiele]

Thought i herd that Bravo is out for the Vics

[bayman]

given that queensland have shortened in the betting pre-game, i'll suggest they are batting first

[Thiele]

QLD 5/149 Off their 20 overs

In Reply VIC 2/53 Off 7 overs

[Thiele]

Vics 3/70 off 10.4 overs

[Brucetiki]

Victoria 4/146 - need 4 off 11 balls

Looking like SA v Vic GF

[Brucetiki]

Vics win by 6 wickets after some comical Qld fielding

So it will be South Australia v Victoria in the T20 GF

[brod]

Queensland v Victoria
GABBA
Twenty20
Big Bash Preliminary Final

VICTORIA WON BY 6 WICKETS (with 7 balls remaining)

Queensland 5/149 (5/54 after 8.1 overs)
BR Dunk 70* (40 balls)
JR Hopes 44* (55 balls)
DP Nannes 2/26 (4 overs)

Vctoria 4/150 (18.5 overs)
DJ Hussey 60* (39 balls) MAN OF THE MATCH
BJ Hodge 30 (28 balls)
BJ Cutting 2/34 (4 overs)

[mal]

QL almost had this game by the balls
almost 10 an over with 5-6 overs left
David Hussey the only danger on about 30 odd

WHATS THE LAST THING YOU BOWL AT THE DAVE WHEN HE IS SET ?

SPIN

Chris Simpson who must read Dr Nitshcke articles brought himself on to bowl

15 off the over and game over

DUMB
Absolutely DUMB

[Lightning McQueen]

After watching the "KFC other sports" last night I grew even more admiration for Daniel Vettori, he is a freak, to bowl spin, not turn it a great deal and have the batsmen too scared to play an attacking stroke is brilliant.