Melbourne Stars or Brisbane Heat? Which is the 4th team most likely to qualify for the finals of BBL|14

The 14th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) is about to enter its most interesting phase with just three matches remaining in the regular season. The Sydney derby between Thunder and Sixers ended without a result due to rain. With that, three teams have locked their position in the qualifiers of the season. 

Three teams who have made it to the BBL qualifiers. 

As of now, both Thunder and Sixers have completed their matches of the regular season. While Sixers with 6 wins and 2 losses have accumulated 14 points on the board and finished 2nd of the league table, Thunder have made a solid comeback after a slow start to their season and garnered 5 wins to clinch 12 points on board to finish 3rd. 

However, Hobart Hurricanes have managed to finish the regular season at the top of the table with 7 wins and just 1 defeat throughout the season. Interestingly, Hurricanes still have a match to play against Melbourne Stars which proves out to be of utmost stake for the stars since it will determine their chances of going into the playoffs. Currently, these 3 teams have secured a place in the playoffs.

The finals format 

The final series of the Big Bash league has a unique format different to other leagues around the world. The top-2 teams play against each other to determine the first finalist of the season, while the loser plays another fixture against the winner of the match between the third and fourth placed teams. While the former fixture has been termed as the ‘Qualifier’, the latter is known as the ‘Knockout’. 

This year, Hurricanes are set to play against Sixers for the Qualifier. The winner of the match directly proceeds into the finals. While Sydney Thunder will be playing with the fourth team who will qualify for the finals of the season. 

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Here’s the finals scenario 

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