ICL 20-20 Indian Championship Finals-Lahore Badshahs vs Hyderabad Heroes-Preview and Betting Tips
It is the perfect dream final that ICL was looking for as Lahore Badshahs from Pakistan and Hyderabad Heroes are scheduled to meet in the 3 match finals starting 13th November 2008. The finals are sure to draw a large amount of interest in both India and Pakistan and the excitement is already building up as if it is an official India-Pakistan clash.The last time these two teams met in the finals in the previous tournament, Hyderabad heroes had come out winners 2-0. However, this time around there are many factors favoring the Lahore Badshahs. Firstly,the finals are being played at Ahmedabad, wihich is like a home ground for Lahore team and they have won 5 matches here plus enjoy the crowd support. Moreover, the team is performing as a well knit unit and if you read the lineup, you would feel that you are going through the Pakistan team with names like Imran Nazir, Imran Farhat, Naved-ul-Hasan, Mohammad Yousuf, Inzamam-ul-Haq (C), Azhar Mahmood, ), Mohammad Sami, Saqlain Mushtaq appearing in the list. Many of these players are still good enough to play for the national side. Hyderabad Heroes, led by Chris Harris are looking to win again this time. Ambati Rayudu and Abdul Razaqq are in the best of form and they will play a major role in the victories of their team. British Bookmakers have been folllowing the ICL games with great interest and have come out with their odds for the finals. They consider Lahore Badshahs as the odds-on favorite to win this ICL tournament.The best odds for backing Lahore Badshahs are avaiable from 888Sports and Blue Square at 8/13. Hyderabad Heroes are being quoted at Stan James at 5/4. The first match would be held today at Ahmedabad and it promises to be a thrilling encounter. We propose betting your money on the Lahore Badshahs to win this edition of ICL 20-20 Indian Championship.