The Big Bash League (BBL) is set to return for its 14th season in 2024-25, promising another exciting summer of T20 cricket action in Australia. As one of the world’s premier domestic T20 tournaments, the BBL continues to attract top talent from around the globe while showcasing Australia’s best cricketers.
With new signings, emerging stars, and the ever-present possibility of upsets, BBL 2024-25 is shaping up to be a thrilling competition that cricket fans won’t want to miss.
Let’s know all the details you need to know about BBL 2024-25 Season.
Big Bash League 2024-25: Teams And Squads
The BBL features eight teams from across Australia, each boasting a mix of international stars, domestic talents, and rising youngsters. Here’s a look at the full squads for BBL 2024-25:
Adelaide Strikers
Fabian Allen, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Harry Nielsen, Jamie Overton, Lloyd Pope, Ollie Pope, Alex Ross, D’Arcy Short, Matt Short, Henry Thornton, Jake Weatherald
Brisbane Heat
Tom Alsop, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Usman Khawaja, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Callum Vidler, Paul Walter
Hobart Hurricanes
Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Jake Doran, Nathan Ellis, Peter Hatzoglou, Shai Hope, Rishad Hossain, Caleb Jewell, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Charlie Wakim, Mac Wright
Melbourne Renegades
Jacob Bethell, Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Laurie Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Nathan Lyon, Fergus O’Neill, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Gurinder Sandhu, Tim Seifert, Will Sutherland, Jon Wells, Adam Zampa
Melbourne Stars
Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Tom Curran, Ben Duckett, Sam Harper, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Doug Warren, Beau Webster
Perth Scorchers
Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Matthew Hurst, Josh Inglis, Keaton Jennings, Matt Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Spoors, Ashton Turner, Andrew Tye
Sydney Sixers
Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Jafer Chohan, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Akeal Hosein, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Todd Murphy, Kurtis Patterson, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, Steve Smith, James Vince
Sydney Thunder
Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson, Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, Sherfane Rutherford, William Salzmann, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner
BBL 2024-25 Schedule and Venues
The BBL 2024-25 season is set to kick off on December 15, 2024, and will run through January 27, 2025, featuring 40 regular-season matches followed by a finals series.
Here’s the complete schedule:
| S.No. | Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars | 15 Dec 2024 | 1:45 PM | Perth |
| 2 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades | 16 Dec 2024 | 1:45 PM | Sydney |
| 3 | Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder | 17 Dec 2024 | 1:45 PM | Canberra |
| 4 | Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat | 18 Dec 2024 | 1:45 PM | Melbourne |
| 5 | Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes | 19 Dec 2024 | 1:45 PM | Geelong |
| 6 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars | 20 Dec 2024 | 1:45 PM | Adelaide |
| 7 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers | 21 Dec 2024 | 10:30 AM | Hobart |
| 8 | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | 21 Dec 2024 | 1:45 PM | Sydney |
| 9 | Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers | 22 Dec 2024 | 1:45 PM | Brisbane |
| 10 | Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers | 23 Dec 2024 | 1:45 PM | Melbourne |
| 11 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars | 26 Dec 2024 | 12:35 PM | Sydney |
| 12 | Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat | 26 Dec 2024 | 3:45 PM | Perth |
| 13 | Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes | 27 Dec 2024 | 1:45 PM | Adelaide |
| 14 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder | 28 Dec 2024 | 1:45 PM | Canberra |
| 15 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers | 29 Dec 2024 | 1:45 PM | Brisbane |
| 16 | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades | 30 Dec 2024 | 1:45 PM | Sydney |
| 17 | Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | 31 Dec 2024 | 1:45 PM | Adelaide |
| 18 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers | 1 Jan 2025 | 10:30 AM | Hobart |
| 19 | Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars | 1 Jan 2025 | 1:45 PM | Brisbane |
| 20 | Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers | 2 Jan 2025 | 1:45 PM | Melbourne |
| 21 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers | 3 Jan 2025 | 12:35 PM | Coffs Harbour |
| 22 | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder | 3 Jan 2025 | 3:45 PM | Perth |
| 23 | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars | 4 Jan 2025 | 1:45 PM | Melbourne |
| 24 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers | 5 Jan 2025 | 1:45 PM | Hobart |
| 25 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder | 6 Jan 2025 | 1:45 PM | Brisbane |
| 26 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades | 7 Jan 2025 | 1:45 PM | Perth |
| 27 | Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes | 8 Jan 2025 | 1:45 PM | Sydney |
| 28 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers | 9 Jan 2025 | 1:45 PM | Melbourne |
| 29 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder | 10 Jan 2025 | 1:45 PM | Hobart |
| 30 | Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers | 11 Jan 2025 | 11:15 AM | Sydney |
| 31 | Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat | 11 Jan 2025 | 2:30 PM | Adelaide |
| 32 | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars | 12 Jan 2025 | 1:45 PM | Melbourne |
| 33 | Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers | 13 Jan 2025 | 2:00 PM | Sydney |
| 34 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades | 14 Jan 2025 | 2:00 PM | Hobart |
| 35 | Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers | 15 Jan 2025 | 2:00 PM | Adelaide |
| 36 | Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes | 16 Jan 2025 | 2:00 PM | Brisbane |
| 37 | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | 17 Jan 2025 | 1:45 PM | Sydney |
| 38 | Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat | 18 Jan 2025 | 11:30 AM | Melbourne |
| 39 | Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers | 18 Jan 2025 | 2:45 PM | Perth |
| 40 | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes | 19 Jan 2025 | 1:45 PM | Melbourne |
| 41 | Qualifier | 21 Jan 2025 | TBA | TBA |
| 42 | Knockout | 22 Jan 2025 | TBA | TBA |
| 43 | Challenger | 24 Jan 2025 | TBA | TBA |
| 44 | Final | 27 Jan 2025 | TBA | TBA |
The finals series will follow, with the Qualifier on January 21, the Knockout on January 22, the Challenger on January 24, and the Final on January 27, 2025.
Where To Watch BBL 2024-25
For Australian viewers, the BBL offers multiple ways to catch all the action:
Kayo Sports: Kayo Sports provides an inclusive streaming service for BBL matches. With both live coverage and on-demand replays, Kayo ensures you never miss a moment of the action. The platform offers flexible subscription options and features like split-screen viewing for die-hard cricket fans.
Foxtel: Foxtel subscribers can tune in to Fox Cricket for live coverage of every BBL game. The pay-TV service offers expert commentary and analysis, enhancing the viewing experience for cricket enthusiasts.
Channel 7: Free-to-air viewers can catch select BBL matches on Channel 7. While not offering full coverage of the tournament, it provides a great option for casual fans to enjoy some of the biggest games of the season.
Radio Coverage: For those on the go, various radio stations across Australia will provide ball-by-ball commentary of BBL matches. This allows fans to stay connected to the action even when they can’t be in front of a screen.
International Viewing Options
Indian Viewers: Cricket fans in India can catch all the BBL action on the Star Sports Network. For those preferring to stream, Disney+ Hotstar will provide live coverage of the matches, allowing viewers to enjoy the tournament on various devices.
US Viewers: In the United States, YouTube TV will be the go-to platform for watching BBL matches live. This streaming service offers a convenient way for American cricket fans to follow the Australian T20 extravaganza.
Big Bash League Winners (2011-2023)
The Big Bash League has seen intense competition over the years, with several teams tasting success. Perth Scorchers have been the most successful franchise, clinching the title five times. Sydney Sixers follow closely with three championships, while Brisbane Heat have lifted the trophy twice. Here’s a look at all the winners since the league’s inception:
| Year | Winner | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Brisbane Heat | Sydney Sixers |
| 2022-23 | Perth Scorchers | Brisbane Heat |
| 2021-22 | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Sixers |
| 2020-21 | Sydney Sixers | Perth Scorchers |
| 2019-20 | Sydney Sixers | Melbourne Stars |
| 2018-19 | Melbourne Renegades | Melbourne Stars |
| 2017-18 | Adelaide Strikers | Hobart Hurricanes |
| 2016-17 | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Sixers |
| 2015-16 | Sydney Thunder | Melbourne Stars |
| 2014-15 | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Sixers |
| 2013-14 | Perth Scorchers | Hobart Hurricanes |
| 2012-13 | Brisbane Heat | Perth Scorchers |
| 2011-12 | Sydney Sixers | Perth Scorchers |
The league has seen its share of nail-biting finishes and memorable performances. From Michael Klinger’s consistent run-scoring to Chris Lynn’s explosive batting and Andrew Tye’s clever bowling, the BBL has produced many cricketing heroes over the years.
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Conclusion: BBL 2024-25 Will Go Live On 15 December 2024
As the Big Bash League enters its 14th season, cricket fans around the world eagerly await another summer of thrilling T20 action. With a perfect blend of international stars and homegrown talent, BBL 2024-25 promises to deliver high-octane cricket entertainment. From the season opener in Perth to the grand finale in January, every match offers the potential for unforgettable moments and career-defining performances.
From traditional TV broadcasts to cutting-edge streaming services, fans can tailor their viewing experience to suit their preferences. As the teams battle it out for supremacy, only time will tell who will join the illustrious list of BBL champions. One thing is certain – the road to the title will be filled with excitement, drama, and world-class cricket.
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