Do you always pick the best players first before building your fantasy team?

It might seem like an excellent approach to determine the best players and stack your team, but it hardly ever works. 

Why?

Because you only have limited points to select the players you want. When you spend too many points on expensive players, you are not left with enough points for building up the whole team. So, you end up buying players just to fill up the team. Therefore, it is vital to revisit your strategy from time to time.

Some Excellent Dark Horses for the BBL

We recommend that you choose a balanced approach. Try to buy players that offer optimum value. It is also a great idea to select ‘dark horses’.

A dark horse is a player who does not have a big name yet but has vast unutilized potential. Dark horses will cost significantly less than the stars and provide you a chance to extract the most worth from your purchase.

With Big Bash League in full flight, let’s look at some dark horses that can help you get the most bang for your buck.

Jimmy Peirson from Brisbane Heat

One of the most underappreciated players, Jimmy Peirson from Brisbane Heat, is an excellent choice as the captain. He has the finesse to increase the scoring rate at any time and the tenacity to last long. He should be your top pick for this season’s BBL.

Matt Short from Adelaide Strikers

Matt will get a lot of opportunities to showcase his class with Travis Head and Alex Carey away with the national team. As he will be batting top-order, his chances of scoring big are higher. 

Ashton Turner from Perth Scorchers

Although Ashton Turner hasn’t performed well in the past seasons, he is expected to lead the side. He will likely get his form back and score a lot of runs. As he is a clean striker, Ashton Turner almost always clears the rope when he goes for a big one. He can be a perfect pick for those looking for good value.  These picks can help you grab a lead and move away from other players in the fantasy league. Building your squad around a dark horse allows you to optimize the budget and create a Winning 11.