Biggest crowds in Big Bash history
The crowds at the Big Bash make the tournament but have been dropping in recent years. We have looked over the data for the last
The T20 Big Bash is at the knock out stages – Here we will have tips for each of the games!
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The crowds at the Big Bash make the tournament but have been dropping in recent years. We have looked over the data for the last
It’s the final time!!! After 60 matches over 3 months, the Big Bash final is nowhere! We see the Melbourne Stars take on the Sydney
What a game this looks set to be! The form team of the league stages, Melbourne Stars, against the current form team, Sydney Thunder. The
With the league format over the first playoff takes place on Thursday between the Hobart Hurricanes and the Sydney Thunder. This looks to be a
After the last match between these two, we cannot wait to watch this Sydney derby today. Last time between these two it was an absolute
After a washout in Sydney on Thursday, the Big Bash returns with an earlier game – Adelaide Strikers v Brisbane Heat. This is an interesting
Wednesday was a great day for Big Bash action with the Renegades getting their first win and the Melbourne Stars strolling to yet another victory
Wednesday in the Big Bash is communities day and we are treated to a doubleheader of T20 action! We are looking at the much improved
Sunday sees another doubleheader and the second game should be an absolute cracker! It sees the top two teams in the league play with the
On Friday we have a game in the Big Bash that looks a very one-sided affair! It sees the top of the table Melbourne Stars
Thursday’s Big Bash game is between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes. After Wednesday’s games, this has a lot to live up to match the excitement
Top of the table Melbourne Stars takes on Sydney Thunder in the second of Wednesday’s doubleheaders. The Stars are joint top on 10 points with
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Team by team coverage
Current odds 6/1
Jason Gillespie leads the strikers with Travis Head as his captain.
In last season’s BBL, the Strikers failed to shine and finished a lowly 7th, which Gillespie knows isn’t good enough. Nevertheless with a squad sprinkled with international players the great start they had last time out needs to be rekindled and they are more than capable of doing better this time around.
Star batsman
Team captain and international batsmen Travis Head are always dangerous at the crease. The left-hander is more often than not in devastating form and has the ability to quickly build the score. He is often in great form and is Adelaide’s all-time top scorer in the BBL.
Player | Matches | Av. |
HJ Nielson | 48 | 40.00 |
AT Carey | 24 | 36.76 |
TM Head | 38 | 32.84 |
Best Bowler
Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan, will always cause problems for batsmen. The leg spinner has plenty of bowling experience gained from the IPL, CPL and now the Big Bash. Adelaide will look to Khan to build on their attack.
Player | Matches | WKTs. |
B Laughlin | 50 | 60 |
MG Neser | 48 | 48 |
R Khan | 25 | 37 |
Current odds 9/2
Brisbane Heat will no doubt want to forget last season’s BBL. 7 victories, as well as 7 losses, meant a below mid-table finish and Heat will know they can do much better this time around. Coach Ashley Noffke will want to enforce consistency and with captain Chris Lynn committing himself to the T20 cricket they will be thinking they can achieve more.
Star Batsmen
The heat will look to Chris Lynn to continue smashing the ball out of the ground. The right-handed batsman will lead from the front.
Player | Matches | Av. |
CA Lynn | 14 | 35 |
AI Ross | 8 | 34.66 |
M Bryant | 14 | 27.91 |
Top Bowler
Aussie fast bowler James Pattinson has racked up some incredible BIg Bash stats already. 23 wickets in 19 matches, Pattinson puts the fear in any batter. He is certainly one bowler to watch this time around.
Player | Matches | WKTs |
M Rahmann | 12 | 12 |
JK Lalor | 11 | 20 |
BC Cutting | 14 | 12 |
Current odds 11/2
The Hurricanes were in outstanding form last season and finished top, only to lose out in the semi-finals. Coach Adam Griffith has a fantastic squad and with Aussie wicketkeeper Matthew Wade as his captain, the Hurricanes will certainly be looking to improve on last season.
Top Batsman
D’Arcy Short forced his way back into the Australia T20 side after some impressive knocks. His average is approaching 47 in 34 matches which is solid.
Player | Matches | Av. |
Dm Short | 15 | 53.08 |
GJ Bailey | 15 | 45.37 |
MS Wade | 15 | 42.28 |
Best Bowler
James Faulkner will want to improve on last season however he is more than capable. Faulkner can prove to be an attacking threat for the Hurricanes.
Player | Matches | WKTs |
JP Faulkner | 13 | 18 |
RP Meredith | 13 | 16 |
D Short | 15 | 10 |
Current odds 11/2
Current Big Bash champions the Melbourne Renegades will be looking to retain their title this season. When they needed their big players to step up they did and captain Aaron Finch will once again be looking for the same attitude.
Star Batsman
Dan Christian is a great all-rounder, proving a massive success with both bat and ball. Christian put in some amazing performances to help the Renegades clinch last season’s title.
Player | Matches | Av. |
DT Christian | 16 | 31.75 |
AJ Finch | 8 | 27.50 |
T Cooper | 16 | 23.14 |
Best Bowler
Highly-rated English bowler Richard Gleeson has been drafted in to add some pace and consistency to the Renegades attack.
Player | Matches | WKTs |
CJ Boyce | 16 | 16 |
KW Richardson | 14 | 24 |
DT Christian | 16 | 15 |
Current odds 5/1
Melbourne Stars had a fantastic season last time out and they managed to qualify through the group stage of the competition and run out eventual losers after a horror collapse. Consistency is all too important which Glenn Maxwell will be keen to improve on.
Top Batsman
Travis Dean is the definition of consistency. A beautiful stroke coupled picking out the right shot at the right time. It’s little wonder he is rumoured to join the test team.
Player | Matches | Av. |
MP Stoinis | 13 | 53.30 |
GJ Maxwell | 13 | 33.10 |
N Larkin | 8 | 31.80 |
Best Bowler
A newcomer to the BBL Englishman Pat Brown has steadily been building a reputation as a solid pace bowler, something the stars will have been keen to add after the departure of Dale Steyn.
Player | Matches | WKTs |
DJ Bravo | 16 | 15 |
LE Plunkett | 8 | 12 |
MP Stoinis | 13 | 14 |
Current odds 13/2
Captain Mitchell Marsh looks like he might have a fight on his hands after many top scorchers players left. The big bash’s most successful side will really have their work cut out this time around.
Top Batsman
Englishman Liam Livingstone has been added for this coming season. The all-rounder has bags of experience having played in the IPL and Pakistan Super League. Livingstone has a fantastic reputation as a big hitter and is a great addition to the Scorchers squad.
Player | Matches | Av. |
SE Marsh | 3 | 49.00 |
CT Bancroft | 11 | 33.11 |
AJ Turner | 14 | 31.50 |
Star Bowler
The Scorchers have been hit with several injuries to their squad. They will be hoping fast bowler Andrew Tye can recover quickly from his elbow injury.
Player | Matches | WKTs |
N Coulter-Nile | 13 | 14 |
M Kelly | 7 | 11 |
JP Behrendorff | 11 | 9 |
Current odds 8/1
Steve Smith returns for the Sixers after an eventful time. The Sixers look like they have kept most of their squad intact. Greg Shipped will want to improve on last season’s semi-final appearance and they are more than capable of doing so.
Best Batsman
Opener Daniel Hughes is very capable of building a good score and quickly. The left-hander has bags of experience and has racked up an average of over 31 playing T20 cricket.
Player | Matches | Av. |
JM Vince | 8 | 44.83 |
JC Silk | 15 | 31.11 |
TK Curren | 14 | 30.83 |
Star Bowler
Nathan Lyon has become one of the biggest names in Australian cricket. The offspinner has been in sensational form for his country over recent seasons. Lyon has plenty of experience and 49 wickets in 40 T20 matches is a great return.
Player | Matches | WKTs |
SNJ O Keefe | 15 | 21 |
TK Curran | 14 | 20 |
SA Abbott | 15 | 22 |
Current odds 9/1
A somewhat of a mixed bag for the Thunder. There have been comings and goings to their squad including the likes of Alex Hales and Chris Morris. Only time will tell if coach Shane Bond has the right mix of players.
Best Batsman
Usman Khawaja is as steady as they come. The top-order batsman has racked up an average of nearly 32 in 66 T20 matches.
Player | Matches | Av. |
CJ Green | 14 | 43.00 |
BJ Holt | 2 | 41.00 |
JC Buttler | 7 | 39.00 |
Top Bowler
Pat Cummins has been in blistering form for Australia and his T20 stats are equally impressive. If Cummins can stay injury-free, The Thunder will rely on him heavily to bring the all-important attack. 92 wickets in 77 T20 matches shows he is more than capable.
Player | Matches | WKTs |
DR Sams | 14 | 15 |
F Ahmed | 14 | 13 |
JD Cook | 9 | 8 |
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