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Beware Dubai chase bias
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Sunrirsers can keep on
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Markram 4/1 for top bat
MI Emirates v Sharjah Warriors
Friday 2 February, 14:30
TV: Live on Zee
MI Emirates v Sharjah Warriors best bets
MI Emirates' charge to the play-offs was slowed by Desert Vipers last time out. The Dubai chase bias had something to do with it as well.
Emirates are hot favourites at 1.728/11 but even though they are stronger man for man, it is not a price we can get on baord with unless they were batting second.
Sharjah have picked up. They have won two from two. Overpowering Dubai at home was a surprise. They razed DC for just 104 and won by nine wickets.
Maheesh Theekshana, the Sri Lanka spinner, is having a superb tournament. He is chunky at 10/34.33 for top bowler with tight economy crucial if there is a dead-heat on wickets. With him bowling first there is a strong chance Warriors flip these odds. A trade should be straightforward.
Paarl Royals v Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Friday 2 February, 15:30
TV: Live on Sky Sports
Paarl Royals v Sunrisers Eastern Cape best bets
Sunrisers are beginning to look like the best team in this tournament again. The holders thrashed Joburg last time out thanks to a superb bowling display.
Although they trail Durban in top spot, they appear to have superior nous and strategy. They wouldn't bat Heinrich Klaasen at No 6 one suspects.
This is a cracking contest on a Boland Park surface which has been sluggish. Paarl have lost three of their last five and are looking low on confidence after twice being otuclassed by Durban.
We were lining up a bet on Marco Jansen for top Sunrisers in the late teens but are put off by the 9/110.00 about a guy who could bat as low as 7. Aiden Markram may be an option to finally record a win at 4/15.00.
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