Champions League T20

By Bigjoe

Starts September 23rd, 14.30 GMT

The latest edition of the biggest club competition in the world gets under way in India with the domestic T20 champions from around the globe locking horns.

The biggest factor this year will be the conditions and pitches in India which will suit the four IPL teams more then the others. Of these, Chennai Super Kings, the current holders of the trophy, and Royal Challengers Bangalore are priced up as favourites. Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders are the other IPL sides, but both are struggling with injuries to key players and I will be surprised to see either make it to the final.

Australia have strong representation in New South Wales and South Australia and these should give a good account of themselves. Cape Cobras from South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago and Somerset from England can also be a factor.

I believe this tournament will be dominated by three sides. Chennai, Bangalore and New South Wales. The Australian outfit could go all the way, but on these pitches I feel an all IPL final between Chennai and Bangalore will be more likely and therefore my suggested bets are:

In The Outright Market:

BACK Chennai Super Kings for 5 points @ 5.5 at Corals

BACK Royal Challengers Bangalore for 5 points @ 5.5 at Corals

Bigjoe