The Big Bash League (BBL), Australia's premier franchise-based T20 tournament, is coming to India with the Melbourne Renegades set to face off against the Perth Scorchers on December 12 at Chepauk in Chennai. This is the first time a BBL match will be played in India, and there's already quite a buzz around the contest.Adam Voges, the former Australian cricketer and head coach of the Perth Scorchers, recently spoke to WION about how it feels to be a part of something new for the BBL."We've already got a strong and passionate base of Indian cricket supporters back in Perth, and I’d love for our brand and history to be celebrated across India, as well. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring them closer to the Club, and to the state of Western Australia. We love engaging with cricket fans wherever they are in the world, and we're proud of the style of cricket we play. I think fans in Chennai, and across India, are going to enjoy what they see," said Voges.The Scorchers are also the defending BBL champions, and Voges also spoke about the expectations for the upcoming season, saying: "The Perth Scorchers are incredibly proud and excited to be making history to open the first-ever BBL match in Chennai. Expectations are high, and we have a strong team. I was recently in Chennai and the pitch is looking great, the mood is high. We’re looking forward to working together in Chennai to deliver a great win in December. We’re confident we can have another great season next year."Speaking on the occasion, Roger Cook, Premier of Western Australia, said: "Cricket provides a strong cultural connection between Australia and India, and Western Australia is proud to play a leading role in that relationship. The Perth Scorchers are an iconic Western Australian team and introducing that brand to millions of cricket fans in India creates valuable opportunities beyond the playing field. It helps raise awareness of Western Australia as a destination for events, tourism, investment and business. Every interaction builds familiarity and strengthens connections. India is one of WA's most important strategic partners, and initiatives like this provide an engaging way to deepen those relationships".

The Big Bash League makes history as Melbourne Renegades face defending champions Perth Scorchers at Chennai's Chepauk on Dec 12. Adam Voges and Premier Roger Cook hailed it as a key ties booster.

The Big Bash League (BBL), Australia's premier franchise-based T20 tournament, is coming to India with the Melbourne Renegades set to face off against the Perth Scorchers on December 12 at Chepauk in Chennai. This is the first time a BBL match will be played in India, and there's already quite a buzz around the contest. Adam Voges, the former Australian cricketer and head coach of the Perth Scorchers, recently spoke to WION about how it feels to be a part of something new for the BBL. "We've already got a strong and passionate base of Indian cricket supporters back in Perth, and I’d love for our brand and history to be celebrated across India, as well. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring them closer to the Club, and to the state of Western Australia. We love engaging with cricket fans wherever they are in the world, and we're proud of the style of cricket we play. I think fans in Chennai, and across India, are going to enjoy what they see," said Voges. The Scorchers are also the defending BBL champions, and Voges also spoke about the expectations for the upcoming season, saying: "The Perth Scorchers are incredibly proud and excited to be making history to open the first-ever BBL match in Chennai. Expectations are high, and we have a strong team. I was recently in Chennai and the pitch is looking great, the mood is high. We’re looking forward to working together in Chennai to deliver a great win in December. We’re confident we can have another great season next year." Speaking on the occasion, Roger Cook, Premier of Western Australia, said: "Cricket provides a strong cultural connection between Australia and India, and Western Australia is proud to play a leading role in that relationship. The Perth Scorchers are an iconic Western Australian team and introducing that brand to millions of cricket fans in India creates valuable opportunities beyond the playing field. It helps raise awareness of Western Australia as a destination for events, tourism, investment and business. Every interaction builds familiarity and strengthens connections. India is one of WA's most important strategic partners, and initiatives like this provide an engaging way to deepen those relationships".

The Big Bash League makes history as Melbourne Renegades face defending champions Perth Scorchers at Chennai's Chepauk on Dec 12. Adam Voges and Premier Roger Cook hailed it as a key ties booster.

'Mood is high': Head coach Adam Voges excited about Perth Scorchers being part of BBL's opener in Chennai

Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) is set to make history by staging its first-ever match outside Australia at Chennai's iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium on December 12 to launch BBL|16. Six-time champions Perth Scorchers will lock horns with the Melbourne Renegades in the historic opener. Perth Scorchers Head Coach Adam Voges hailed the move as a "historic moment," describing India as the world's largest cricket market. Western Australia Premier Roger Cook highlighted the game as an important vehicle to deepen trade, tourism, and diplomatic ties between Australia and India.


Big Bash League staging first match outside Australia in Chennai 

Former Australia opening batter David Warner has been convicted and fined $1066 on Tuesday (Aug 18) for a mid-range drink-driving he had <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-aussie-opener-david-warner-pleads-guilty-in-drink-and-drive-case-1784715968215">pleaded guilty to last month</a>. Along with the fine, the court also mandated installing an interlock device in his car which prevents the vehicle from starting if it detects alcohol in the driver's system. The incident happened in the New South Wales (NSW) during Easter Sunday. Incidentally, Warner also captains the Sydney Thunder in BBL, managed by NSW Cricket, which is a state partner his campaign against drink and drive.<h2>David Warner's drink-drive case timeline</h2>Warner was at home in Australia on break from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) during Easter. He had gone out to a function along with family including kids. The batter decided to drive his family home from the function where he had had three glasses of wine.Upon noticing a breath-testing site, Warner tried to switch seats with a female co-passenger after stopping short. The police later identified him as the driver and the batter co-operated thereafter. Warner eventually pleaded guilty to the offence last month.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-chandimal-taken-to-hospital-for-scans-after-injuring-neck-and-shoulder-during-fielding-1787039043124">IND vs SL: Chandimal taken to hospital for scans after injuring neck and shoulder during fielding</a>Announcing her decision to convict batter, Judge Clare Farnan said: "I accept Mr Warner is unlikely to reoffend. [But] regrettably, drink-driving is still a significant factor in many crashes in NSW."In her order, Judge Farnan also directed Warner to get an interlock device fitted in the car for an year which will prevent the vehicle from starting if there's alcohol present in the driver's system.<h2>What next for Warner?</h2>The incident, as Warner's lawyer Awais Ahmad said, has had "the consequences of which are profound and Commercial opportunities [are] being affected."NSW Cricket also acknowledged the judgement on the matter and a spokesperson said: "We continue to take this incident seriously, including educating all players on the importance of safe driving."It remains to be seen if Warner will continue as the captain of Sydney Thunder franchise after his conviction.

David Warner was convicted and fined $1,066 for mid-range drink-driving on Easter Sunday. He must install an interlock device. The incident has hurt his commercial prospects and Sydney Thunder leadership.

Former Australia opening batter David Warner has been convicted and fined $1066 on Tuesday (Aug 18) for a mid-range drink-driving he had pleaded guilty to last month. Along with the fine, the court also mandated installing an interlock device in his car which prevents the vehicle from starting if it detects alcohol in the driver's system. The incident happened in the New South Wales (NSW) during Easter Sunday. Incidentally, Warner also captains the Sydney Thunder in BBL, managed by NSW Cricket, which is a state partner his campaign against drink and drive. David Warner's drink-drive case timeline Warner was at home in Australia on break from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) during Easter. He had gone out to a function along with family including kids. The batter decided to drive his family home from the function where he had had three glasses of wine. Upon noticing a breath-testing site, Warner tried to switch seats with a female co-passenger after stopping short. The police later identified him as the driver and the batter co-operated thereafter. Warner eventually pleaded guilty to the offence last month. Also Read - IND vs SL: Chandimal taken to hospital for scans after injuring neck and shoulder during fielding Announcing her decision to convict batter, Judge Clare Farnan said: "I accept Mr Warner is unlikely to reoffend. [But] regrettably, drink-driving is still a significant factor in many crashes in NSW." In her order, Judge Farnan also directed Warner to get an interlock device fitted in the car for an year which will prevent the vehicle from starting if there's alcohol present in the driver's system. What next for Warner? The incident, as Warner's lawyer Awais Ahmad said, has had "the consequences of which are profound and Commercial opportunities [are] being affected." NSW Cricket also acknowledged the judgement on the matter and a spokesperson said: "We continue to take this incident seriously, including educating all players on the importance of safe driving." It remains to be seen if Warner will continue as the captain of Sydney Thunder franchise after his conviction.

David Warner was convicted and fined $1,066 for mid-range drink-driving on Easter Sunday. He must install an interlock device. The incident has hurt his commercial prospects and Sydney Thunder leadership.

David Warner convicted in drink-driving case; Sydney Thunder captaincy hangs in balance

Former Australia opener David Warner has pleaded guilty to drink-driving, casting doubt over his captaincy of Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. Warner was not required to appear before Waverley Local Court on Wednesday (Jul 22), with his lawyer Bobby Hill entering the plea on his behalf to a mid-range drink-driving charge stemming from an incident on Easter Sunday. Warner was pulled over during a roadside breath test in Sydney's eastern suburbs on April 5, before being taken to Maroubra Police Station, where his blood alcohol reading came in at 0.104 which is more than double the legal limit. The guilty plea now leaves Cricket NSW to decide whether the 39-year-old can continue leading the franchise.<h2>What did Warner's lawyer say?</h2>Addressing the court, Hill said "the parties are in discussion about the facts," while confirming his client's admission of guilt. This was not unexpected as Hill had already signalled a guilty plea back in May, telling the court that Warner was fully aware his conduct was wrong and regretted opting to drive rather than book a cab.According to Hill, the batter had shared a few glasses of wine at a friend's home before making that call, and the lawyer was at pains to stress it was the decision to drive, not the drinking itself, that amounted to poor judgement. Cricket NSW, meanwhile, did not downplay the episode. Chief executive Lee Germon said the allegations were "concerning" and were being taken "very seriously," adding that the organisation was a strong advocate for safe driving and firmly against drink-driving.<h2>What next for Warner?</h2>The Aussie leads Sydney Thunder in BBL and the franchise, along with Sydney Sixers and NSW Blues, are part of a state government campaign against drink-driving, which adds extra scrutiny to how the franchise responds. For now, Warner continues to juggle franchise commitments across the PSL and BBL while awaiting sentencing. Beyond the legal fallout, the bigger question is whether Cricket NSW allows him to retain the Thunder captaincy, a role restored only in 2024 after a lifetime leadership ban tied to the 2018 ball-tampering scandal was overturned.

Warner was pulled over during a roadside breath test in Sydney's eastern suburbs on April 5, before being taken to Maroubra Police Station, where his blood alcohol reading came in at 0.104 which is more than double the legal limit.

Former Australia opener David Warner has pleaded guilty to drink-driving, casting doubt over his captaincy of Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. Warner was not required to appear before Waverley Local Court on Wednesday (Jul 22), with his lawyer Bobby Hill entering the plea on his behalf to a mid-range drink-driving charge stemming from an incident on Easter Sunday. Warner was pulled over during a roadside breath test in Sydney's eastern suburbs on April 5, before being taken to Maroubra Police Station, where his blood alcohol reading came in at 0.104 which is more than double the legal limit. The guilty plea now leaves Cricket NSW to decide whether the 39-year-old can continue leading the franchise. What did Warner's lawyer say? Addressing the court, Hill said "the parties are in discussion about the facts," while confirming his client's admission of guilt. This was not unexpected as Hill had already signalled a guilty plea back in May, telling the court that Warner was fully aware his conduct was wrong and regretted opting to drive rather than book a cab. According to Hill, the batter had shared a few glasses of wine at a friend's home before making that call, and the lawyer was at pains to stress it was the decision to drive, not the drinking itself, that amounted to poor judgement. Cricket NSW, meanwhile, did not downplay the episode. Chief executive Lee Germon said the allegations were "concerning" and were being taken "very seriously," adding that the organisation was a strong advocate for safe driving and firmly against drink-driving. What next for Warner? The Aussie leads Sydney Thunder in BBL and the franchise, along with Sydney Sixers and NSW Blues, are part of a state government campaign against drink-driving, which adds extra scrutiny to how the franchise responds. For now, Warner continues to juggle franchise commitments across the PSL and BBL while awaiting sentencing. Beyond the legal fallout, the bigger question is whether Cricket NSW allows him to retain the Thunder captaincy, a role restored only in 2024 after a lifetime leadership ban tied to the 2018 ball-tampering scandal was overturned.

Warner was pulled over during a roadside breath test in Sydney's eastern suburbs on April 5, before being taken to Maroubra Police Station, where his blood alcohol reading came in at 0.104 which is more than double the legal limit.

Ex-Aussie opener David Warner pleads guilty in drink-and-drive case

The Big Bash League (BBL) is all set for for its India debut the opening match of 2026-27 season set to take place on December 12 in Chennai. The confirmation came during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday (Jul 10). The development comes after months of speculation of the move and finally has been confirmed. Cricket Australia is also hopeful of hosting IPL in Australia in future if BCCI decides to take the tournament overseas. As of now, the deal is only for one game - the opener of BBL, which will be played 2:40 PM India Time (8:10 PM Australia Time).<h2>BBL hopes to host IPL in future</h2>"There's certainly been interest from time to time at state government level and at venue level, and with some of our clubs to imagine what that could look like bringing an IPL game out here," Alistair Dobson, executive general manager of Big Bash Leagues, said. "The IPL's next level, isn't it, - and it would bring an amazing connection. We've seen already the hype around an NFL game in Melbourne.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-w-vs-eng-w-one-off-test-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1783598958951">IND-W vs ENG-W One-off Test: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>"It's not necessarily connected to this event or this initiative, but the opportunity to have those discussions when the time's right, I'm sure we'd be open to that, as would everyone across Australian cricket, because the IPL's got a huge following already in Australia."<h2>Which BBL teams will play in India?</h2>The opening match of BBL 2026-27 will be played between Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, who are the defending champions. Both the sides will fly to India after finishing their Sheffield Shield games on December 6, giving them about four days to prepare."There's a lot of work to be done," Dobson said. "As you can imagine, taking any sporting event overseas is a challenge. Taking a cricket game is complex, but we're going into a market that we know loves the game and puts on big cricket events every day of the week."

As of now, the deal is only for one game - the opener of BBL, which will be played 2:40 PM India Time (8:10 PM Australia Time).

The Big Bash League (BBL) is all set for for its India debut the opening match of 2026-27 season set to take place on December 12 in Chennai. The confirmation came during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday (Jul 10). The development comes after months of speculation of the move and finally has been confirmed. Cricket Australia is also hopeful of hosting IPL in Australia in future if BCCI decides to take the tournament overseas. As of now, the deal is only for one game - the opener of BBL, which will be played 2:40 PM India Time (8:10 PM Australia Time). BBL hopes to host IPL in future "There's certainly been interest from time to time at state government level and at venue level, and with some of our clubs to imagine what that could look like bringing an IPL game out here," Alistair Dobson, executive general manager of Big Bash Leagues, said. "The IPL's next level, isn't it, - and it would bring an amazing connection. We've seen already the hype around an NFL game in Melbourne. Also Read - IND-W vs ENG-W One-off Test: When and where to watch live streaming in India? "It's not necessarily connected to this event or this initiative, but the opportunity to have those discussions when the time's right, I'm sure we'd be open to that, as would everyone across Australian cricket, because the IPL's got a huge following already in Australia." Which BBL teams will play in India? The opening match of BBL 2026-27 will be played between Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, who are the defending champions. Both the sides will fly to India after finishing their Sheffield Shield games on December 6, giving them about four days to prepare. "There's a lot of work to be done," Dobson said. "As you can imagine, taking any sporting event overseas is a challenge. Taking a cricket game is complex, but we're going into a market that we know loves the game and puts on big cricket events every day of the week."

As of now, the deal is only for one game - the opener of BBL, which will be played 2:40 PM India Time (8:10 PM Australia Time).

BBL 2026-27 opener between Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers set to be played in Chennai on December 12

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has suggested that Mohammad Rizwan pull out of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) after the batter was asked to retire out in a recent game against Sydney Thunder. Playing for Melbourne Renegades on Monday (Jan 12), Rizwan was asked to retire out after a low strike rate. The incident quickly went viral, with a few trolling the former Pakistan captain.<h2>Akmal suggests that Rizwan pull out</h2>“We have spoken at length on various shows and on YouTube about how Babar and Rizwan need to improve their strike rates. What happened to Rizwan has not only led to mockery across the world but has also created a sense of humiliation. Some people are even saying that Rizwan should leave the league and return home,” Akmal said while speaking on GTV Sports.&nbsp;“During the first season of the IPL, Younis Khan was kept on the bench while playing alongside you for the Rajasthan Royals. He famously said, ‘I am the captain of Pakistan; I will not sit on the bench. You must send me back with respect.’ We have seen players stand up for themselves like that,” added Akmal.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Having scored 26 off 23, the batter’s strike rate was not fit for the hour and was asked to retire out. With Melbourne 154/4 at the end of the 18th over, Rizwan was asked to come back to the pavilion, paving the way for Will Sutherland to come out to bat. Rizwan’s replacement did not do much of a favour to the side as Sutherland was dismissed for 1.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Akmal also recalled a moment from the 2008 IPL when he and former Pakistan skipper Younis Khan were representing the Rajasthan Royals. Younis was warming the bench for the majority of the tournament before he asked to be released if he is not playing.

Having scored 26 off 23, Mohammad Rizwan's strike rate was not fit for the hour and was asked to retire out. With Melbourne 154/4 at the end of the 18th over, Rizwan was asked to come back to the pavilion, paving the way for Will Sutherland to come out to bat. 

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has suggested that Mohammad Rizwan pull out of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) after the batter was asked to retire out in a recent game against Sydney Thunder. Playing for Melbourne Renegades on Monday (Jan 12), Rizwan was asked to retire out after a low strike rate. The incident quickly went viral, with a few trolling the former Pakistan captain. Akmal suggests that Rizwan pull out “We have spoken at length on various shows and on YouTube about how Babar and Rizwan need to improve their strike rates. What happened to Rizwan has not only led to mockery across the world but has also created a sense of humiliation. Some people are even saying that Rizwan should leave the league and return home,” Akmal said while speaking on GTV Sports. “During the first season of the IPL, Younis Khan was kept on the bench while playing alongside you for the Rajasthan Royals. He famously said, ‘I am the captain of Pakistan; I will not sit on the bench. You must send me back with respect.’ We have seen players stand up for themselves like that,” added Akmal. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Having scored 26 off 23, the batter’s strike rate was not fit for the hour and was asked to retire out. With Melbourne 154/4 at the end of the 18th over, Rizwan was asked to come back to the pavilion, paving the way for Will Sutherland to come out to bat. Rizwan’s replacement did not do much of a favour to the side as Sutherland was dismissed for 1. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Akmal also recalled a moment from the 2008 IPL when he and former Pakistan skipper Younis Khan were representing the Rajasthan Royals. Younis was warming the bench for the majority of the tournament before he asked to be released if he is not playing.

Having scored 26 off 23, Mohammad Rizwan's strike rate was not fit for the hour and was asked to retire out. With Melbourne 154/4 at the end of the 18th over, Rizwan was asked to come back to the pavilion, paving the way for Will Sutherland to come out to bat.&nbsp;

'Mohammad Rizwan should leave Big Bash League': Kamran Akmal suggests Pak batter

Nic Maddison (Jan 3 in BBL ), Jeet Rawal (Jan 4 in Super Smash), Xavier Bell (Jan 4 in Super Smash), Roston Chase (Jan 7 in SA20), Tim Pringle (Jan 8 in Super Smash), and Mohammad Rizwan (Jan 12 in BBL) are the batters to be retired out in T20s in 2026.

Nic Maddison (Jan 3 in BBL ), Jeet Rawal (Jan 4 in Super Smash), Xavier Bell (Jan 4 in Super Smash), Roston Chase (Jan 7 in SA20), Tim Pringle (Jan 8 in Super Smash), and Mohammad Rizwan (Jan 12 in BBL) are the batters to be retired out in T20s in 2026.

6 in 12 days: Meet batters to retire out in T20s in 2026

Australia’s build-up to the T20 World Cup has taken a hit after their star middle-order batter Tim David likely injured his hamstring while playing in the Big Bash League, raising questions about his fitness for the upcoming tournament, which is nearly two months away. David batted well for the Hobart Hurricanes in their win over the Perth Scorchers in Perth when he likely injured himself. The 29-year-old felt pain while running a quick second run. After being treated on the field, he had to retire hurt on 42 off 28 balls and walked off the field, looking clearly disappointed.&nbsp;<h2>Watch the video</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Drama at Optus Stadium. Tim David has left the field with what looks to be a hamstring injury. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBL15?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBL15</a> <a href="https://t.co/UEIObKHnDr">pic.twitter.com/UEIObKHnDr</a>&mdash; KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) <a href="https://twitter.com/BBL/status/2004542739958865972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Hurricanes later confirmed that David will undergo scans to find out how serious the injury is. This is also a concern for Australia, with the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka starting on February 7.&nbsp;“I just felt a little bit of something when I was trying to come back for two...It’s not ideal, but I didn’t want to make it worse. We’ll wait and see," David told Channel 7 after the match."&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-updated-wtc-standings-england-halt-australia-s-perfect-record-with-boxing-day-test-win-india-stay-sixth-1766819292554">WTC standings: England halt Australia's perfect record with Boxing Day Test win</a>&nbsp;This is David’s second hamstring injury this year. Earlier, he suffered a major strain during the Indian Premier League that kept him out for two months and forced him to miss the playoffs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.&nbsp;&nbsp;After he returned, Cricket Australia managed his workload carefully and later he played only three matches in the five-match T20I series against the West Indies.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ashes-england-end-winless-streak-on-australian-soil-clinch-boxing-day-test-on-day-2-josh-tongue-gus-atkinson-ben-stokes-1766814817353">Ashes: England end winless streak in Australia, clinch Boxing Day Test on Day 2</a><h2>David's T20I stats</h2>David has represented Australia in 68 T20Is and scored 1,596 runs at an average of 36.30 and a strike rate of 168.90. His tally also includes nine half-centuries and a century.

This is David’s second hamstring injury this year. Earlier, he suffered a major strain during the Indian Premier League that kept him out for two months and forced him to miss the playoffs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 

Australia’s build-up to the T20 World Cup has taken a hit after their star middle-order batter Tim David likely injured his hamstring while playing in the Big Bash League, raising questions about his fitness for the upcoming tournament, which is nearly two months away. David batted well for the Hobart Hurricanes in their win over the Perth Scorchers in Perth when he likely injured himself. The 29-year-old felt pain while running a quick second run. After being treated on the field, he had to retire hurt on 42 off 28 balls and walked off the field, looking clearly disappointed. Watch the video

This is David’s second hamstring injury this year. Earlier, he suffered a major strain during the Indian Premier League that kept him out for two months and forced him to miss the playoffs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.&nbsp;

WATCH | Star Australian batter Tim David suffers injury ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

The IPL 2026 auction list is out with 350 players set to undergo bidding for a maximum of 77 slots on December 16 in Abu Dhabi (UAE). The list has 240 Indian players and 110 foreign players including Nikhil Chaudhary - an Indian origin player who now plays domestic cricket in Australia. He's, however, listed as an uncapped Indian player and not a foreign player. Chaudhary's journey in Australia started during Covidd-19 when he was stuck in the island country during the 2020 lockdown and his cricketing career took a turn for better.<h2>Who is Nikhil Chaudhary?</h2>Chaudhary was born in Delhi and later moved to Punjab where he broke through the ranks in 2017 after representing India at Under-19 level. The all-rounder, however, could not break into the IPL despite trying twice with the Mumbai Indians. He then travelled to Australia with his family in 2020 and stayed stuck because of Covid-19 shutdown in 2019.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-auction-350-player-list-announced-for-77-slots-including-31-foreigners-1765264499728">IPL 2026 auction: 350-player list announced for 77 slots including 31 foreigners</a>He relaunched his career in 2020 in Brisbane and eventually for a contract from Big Bash League (BBL) league franchise Hobart Hurricanes. The all-rounder is only the second Indian origin player to play in BBL after Unmukt Chand.He made his first class debut for Tasmania in October earlier this year and scored his maiden ton in his last match. Chaudhary is now well settled in Australian domestic circuit and may finally get a chance to play in IPL. The all-rounder, who has played for Punjab in India's domestic cricket, has set his base price at INR 40 lakh as an uncapped player.Talking about his T20 numbers, Chaudhary has played 36 matches and scored 538 runs at a strike rate of 130 along with 16 wickets as well. His ability to be flexible in the batting order makes him an asset to have in the squad if not the playing XI.

Chaudhary was born in Delhi and later moved to Punjab where he broke through the ranks in 2017 after representing India at Under-19 level. The all-rounder, however, could not break into the IPL despite trying twice with the Mumbai Indians.

The IPL 2026 auction list is out with 350 players set to undergo bidding for a maximum of 77 slots on December 16 in Abu Dhabi (UAE). The list has 240 Indian players and 110 foreign players including Nikhil Chaudhary - an Indian origin player who now plays domestic cricket in Australia. He's, however, listed as an uncapped Indian player and not a foreign player. Chaudhary's journey in Australia started during Covidd-19 when he was stuck in the island country during the 2020 lockdown and his cricketing career took a turn for better. Who is Nikhil Chaudhary? Chaudhary was born in Delhi and later moved to Punjab where he broke through the ranks in 2017 after representing India at Under-19 level. The all-rounder, however, could not break into the IPL despite trying twice with the Mumbai Indians. He then travelled to Australia with his family in 2020 and stayed stuck because of Covid-19 shutdown in 2019. Also Read - IPL 2026 auction: 350-player list announced for 77 slots including 31 foreigners He relaunched his career in 2020 in Brisbane and eventually for a contract from Big Bash League (BBL) league franchise Hobart Hurricanes. The all-rounder is only the second Indian origin player to play in BBL after Unmukt Chand. He made his first class debut for Tasmania in October earlier this year and scored his maiden ton in his last match. Chaudhary is now well settled in Australian domestic circuit and may finally get a chance to play in IPL. The all-rounder, who has played for Punjab in India's domestic cricket, has set his base price at INR 40 lakh as an uncapped player. Talking about his T20 numbers, Chaudhary has played 36 matches and scored 538 runs at a strike rate of 130 along with 16 wickets as well. His ability to be flexible in the batting order makes him an asset to have in the squad if not the playing XI.

Chaudhary was born in Delhi and later moved to Punjab where he broke through the ranks in 2017 after representing India at Under-19 level. The all-rounder, however, could not break into the IPL despite trying twice with the Mumbai Indians.

Who is Nikhil Chaudhary? Indian origin all-rounder who now plays in Australia listed as uncapped Indian in IPL 2026 auction list

India’s star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will miss the upcoming Big Bash League following a recent surgery. The decision comes as Ashwin focuses on recovery, leaving his team to adjust ahead of the tournament.

Ravichandran Ashwin Out of BBL Following Surgery | WION SPORTS

 Ravichandran Ashwin joins Big Bash team Sydney Thunder. The Veteran spinner becomes the first capped Indian player to join a Big Bash league.


Ashwin first capped Indian player to join Australia's Big Bash League

Retired India spinner Ravi Ashwin may have called time on is Indian Premier League (IPL) career but he might end up playing in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL). Ashwin, in his retirement post from IPL, also mentioned something about 'exploring other things' and if BBL deal pans out, he can become first high-profile Indian player to take part in the Australia-based T20 league. It is to be noted that no active Indian player is allowed to take part in foreign leagues. Ashwin, retired from international cricket and now IPL as well, can become a freelancer for various T20 leagues around the world.<h2>Is Ashwin going to play in BBL 2026?</h2>A latest report from cricket new website Cricbuzz says that Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg reached out to Ashwin as soon as the veteran off spinner announced his IPL retirement. The BBL is not as grand as IPL but the eight-team tournament has made a market for itself. While there are many stars from foreign countries which have taken part in the BBL over the years, Aswhin may end up starting a whole new trend for the Indians.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-morgan-riddle-taylor-frtiz-girlfriend-steals-show-with-squat-and-slay-pose-at-us-open-2025-1756878625064">Who is Morgan Riddle - Frtiz's girlfriend does viral 'Squat and Slay' at US Open</a>Greenberg, who admitted to have called Ashwin about a potential BBL deal, agreed that the spinner could be a great addition to the BBL and said: To get someone with Ashwin's credentials to come over here for the BBL will be great at so many levels. He's a champion cricketer who will bring a lot to the Big Bash and to our cricket summer," as reported by Cricbuzz.<h2>Ashwin IPL numbers</h2>Ashwin played for five franchises in IPL from 2009 to 2025 season including Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with whom he won two titles. In 221 IPL matches, Ashwin picked up 187 wickets and features in top-five wicket-takers of the league. He is known for bringing guile and new variations to the game including his famous carrom ball.

Ravi Ashwin recently announced his retirement from IPL after playing for five teams in 17 years starting in 2009. He won two IPL titles, both with CSK and now may be heading to Australia's Big Bash League (BBL), according to reports.

Retired India spinner Ravi Ashwin may have called time on is Indian Premier League (IPL) career but he might end up playing in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL). Ashwin, in his retirement post from IPL, also mentioned something about 'exploring other things' and if BBL deal pans out, he can become first high-profile Indian player to take part in the Australia-based T20 league. It is to be noted that no active Indian player is allowed to take part in foreign leagues. Ashwin, retired from international cricket and now IPL as well, can become a freelancer for various T20 leagues around the world. Is Ashwin going to play in BBL 2026? A latest report from cricket new website Cricbuzz says that Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg reached out to Ashwin as soon as the veteran off spinner announced his IPL retirement. The BBL is not as grand as IPL but the eight-team tournament has made a market for itself. While there are many stars from foreign countries which have taken part in the BBL over the years, Aswhin may end up starting a whole new trend for the Indians. Also Read - Who is Morgan Riddle - Frtiz's girlfriend does viral 'Squat and Slay' at US Open Greenberg, who admitted to have called Ashwin about a potential BBL deal, agreed that the spinner could be a great addition to the BBL and said: To get someone with Ashwin's credentials to come over here for the BBL will be great at so many levels. He's a champion cricketer who will bring a lot to the Big Bash and to our cricket summer," as reported by Cricbuzz. Ashwin IPL numbers Ashwin played for five franchises in IPL from 2009 to 2025 season including Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with whom he won two titles. In 221 IPL matches, Ashwin picked up 187 wickets and features in top-five wicket-takers of the league. He is known for bringing guile and new variations to the game including his famous carrom ball.

Ravi Ashwin recently announced his retirement from IPL after playing for five teams in 17 years starting in 2009. He won two IPL titles, both with CSK and now may be heading to Australia's Big Bash League (BBL), according to reports.

Ravi Ashwin to play in BBL? Spinner reportedly in talks with Australia-based league

Legendary English cricketer James Anderson will be one of the 600 names that will feature in the Big Bash League (BBL 2025-26) season after a final list was revealed on Tuesday (June 17). Anderson, who turns 43 next month will be the highlight reel of the drafts as he remains one of the marquee names. The English speedster holds the record for most wickets in Test format by a fast bowler with 704 and could become the oldest overseas player to feature in the BBL history if picked.<h2>James Anderson enters BBL draft</h2>Anderson, who hung his boots at the international level for England in July 2024, is ready to test his body at 42. He was one of the names who entered the IPL 2025 auctions but remained unsold. Now closing to 43, Anderson is ready to test his luck again as he enters the BBL 2025-26 drafts in what will be a hot summer for the English fraternity.&nbsp;&nbsp;If picked in drafts, Anderson will be Down Under with the rest of the England squad that will feature in a crunch Ashes series which starts in November.&nbsp;&nbsp;The veteran England bowler with 704 wickets in Test format is third on the list for most wickets, also sitting top of the list for most by any fast bowler.&nbsp;&nbsp;He last featured for England in the Test series against the West Indies in July 2024 and has since played in domestic T20 leagues. Notably, he was not picked by any side in The Hundred drafts in March and will have to watch the season from the sidelines.&nbsp;<h2>Will Anderson become the oldest player in BBL history?</h2>If picked by any franchise, Anderson could become the second-oldest player to feature in the BBL history. Currently, Australia’s Bead Hogg holds the record to be the oldest player in BBL history having played at the age of 46 years and 350 days.<h3>Oldest BBL players</h3>Brad Hogg - 46y, 350 days (2018)James Anderson - 43y, 140 days (estimated for start off BBL season in Dec 2025)Shane Warne - 43y, 125d (2013)Brad Hodge - 43, 24d (2018)Dan Christian - 41, 258d (2025)

Legendary English cricketer James Anderson will be one of the 600 names that will feature in the Big Bash League (BBL 2025-26) season after a final list was revealed on Tuesday (June 17).

Legendary English cricketer James Anderson will be one of the 600 names that will feature in the Big Bash League (BBL 2025-26) season after a final list was revealed on Tuesday (June 17). Anderson, who turns 43 next month will be the highlight reel of the drafts as he remains one of the marquee names. The English speedster holds the record for most wickets in Test format by a fast bowler with 704 and could become the oldest overseas player to feature in the BBL history if picked. James Anderson enters BBL draft Anderson, who hung his boots at the international level for England in July 2024, is ready to test his body at 42. He was one of the names who entered the IPL 2025 auctions but remained unsold. Now closing to 43, Anderson is ready to test his luck again as he enters the BBL 2025-26 drafts in what will be a hot summer for the English fraternity. If picked in drafts, Anderson will be Down Under with the rest of the England squad that will feature in a crunch Ashes series which starts in November. The veteran England bowler with 704 wickets in Test format is third on the list for most wickets, also sitting top of the list for most by any fast bowler. He last featured for England in the Test series against the West Indies in July 2024 and has since played in domestic T20 leagues. Notably, he was not picked by any side in The Hundred drafts in March and will have to watch the season from the sidelines. Will Anderson become the oldest player in BBL history? If picked by any franchise, Anderson could become the second-oldest player to feature in the BBL history. Currently, Australia’s Bead Hogg holds the record to be the oldest player in BBL history having played at the age of 46 years and 350 days. Oldest BBL players Brad Hogg - 46y, 350 days (2018) James Anderson - 43y, 140 days (estimated for start off BBL season in Dec 2025) Shane Warne - 43y, 125d (2013) Brad Hodge - 43, 24d (2018) Dan Christian - 41, 258d (2025)

Legendary English cricketer James Anderson will be one of the 600 names that will feature in the Big Bash League (BBL 2025-26) season after a final list was revealed on Tuesday (June 17).

James Anderson, 42, enters BBL draft; could become oldest overseas player to feature in league history

Hobart Hurricanes' Mitchell Owen hit the joint-fastest hundred in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bbl" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Big Bash League</a> (BBL) Final 2025 against Sydney Thunder on Monday (Jan 27). His 39-ball ton saw Hurricanes beat Thunder by seven wickets for their maiden BBL title. &nbsp;The hundred by Mitchell Owen in the BBL Final against Sydney Thunder is also only the second after the one by Adelaide Strikers' Jake Weatherald in 2015.
<h2>Here are the other fastest tons in the Big Bash League (BBL) history</h2>
Luke Wright (44 balls)
Melbourne Stars batter Luke Wright had scored a 44-ball ton against Hobart Hurricanes in 2012 - the third fastest ton in BBL history. Wright eventually managed 117 off 60 balls, hitting eight fours and nine sixes.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/thunder-vs-hurricanes-bbl-final-who-is-mitchell-owen-hits-fastest-hundred-in-bbl-hobart-hurricanes-beat-sydney-thunder-in-big-bash-final-win-maiden-title-8658676" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Meet Mitchell Owen - The all-rounder who guided Hobart Hurricanes to maiden BBL title</a>
Josh Brown (41 balls)
Brisbane Heat batter Josh Brown had scored a 41-ball ton against Adelaide Strikers in challenger game in 2024. It is the joint-second fastest hundred in the BBL history. Brown eventually scored 140 off 57 balls, hitting 10 fours and 12 sixes - the most in an innings in BBL.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/sydney-thunder-vs-hobart-hurricanes-bbl-final-match-today-live-jan-27-hurricanes-vs-thunder-liveblog-8657518" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL Final HIGHLIGHTS</a>
Glenn Maxwell (41 balls)
Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell scored a 41-ball ton against Hobart Hurricanes in 2022 - the joint-second fastest ton in tournament history. Maxwell finished with 157 not out off 64 balls with the help of 22 fours and four sixes.
Mitchell Owen (39 balls)
Hobart Hurricanes batter Mitchell Owen hit the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/hurricanes-beat-thunder-bbl-final-mitchell-owen-39-ball-hundred-video-fastest-ton-in-bbl-fastest-fifty-in-bbl-final-highest-opening-partnership-8658343" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">39-ball ton in the BBL 2025 Final</a> against Sydney Thunder - the joint-fastest overall and the fastest in a BBL Final. Owen eventually finished with 108 off 42 balls and hit six fours and 11 sixes - the joint second most in an BBL innings.&nbsp;
Craig Simmons (39 balls)
Perth Scorchers batter Craig Simmons hit the 39-ball ton against Adelaide Strikers in 2014 - the then fastest ton in the BBL history. Simmons held the record for nearly a decade till Owen equalled it. Simmons had hit eight fours and as many sixes in the innings.

BBL: The hundred by Mitchell Owen in the BBL Final against Sydney Thunder is also only the second after the one by Adelaide Strikers' Jake Weatherald in 2015. Cricket Sports

Hobart Hurricanes' Mitchell Owen hit the joint-fastest hundred in the Big Bash League (BBL) Final 2025 against Sydney Thunder on Monday (Jan 27). His 39-ball ton saw Hurricanes beat Thunder by seven wickets for their maiden BBL title. The hundred by Mitchell Owen in the BBL Final against Sydney Thunder is also only the second after the one by Adelaide Strikers' Jake Weatherald in 2015. Here are the other fastest tons in the Big Bash League (BBL) history Luke Wright (44 balls) Melbourne Stars batter Luke Wright had scored a 44-ball ton against Hobart Hurricanes in 2012 - the third fastest ton in BBL history. Wright eventually managed 117 off 60 balls, hitting eight fours and nine sixes. Also Read: Meet Mitchell Owen - The all-rounder who guided Hobart Hurricanes to maiden BBL title Josh Brown (41 balls) Brisbane Heat batter Josh Brown had scored a 41-ball ton against Adelaide Strikers in challenger game in 2024. It is the joint-second fastest hundred in the BBL history. Brown eventually scored 140 off 57 balls, hitting 10 fours and 12 sixes - the most in an innings in BBL. Also Read: Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL Final HIGHLIGHTS Glenn Maxwell (41 balls) Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell scored a 41-ball ton against Hobart Hurricanes in 2022 - the joint-second fastest ton in tournament history. Maxwell finished with 157 not out off 64 balls with the help of 22 fours and four sixes. Mitchell Owen (39 balls) Hobart Hurricanes batter Mitchell Owen hit the 39-ball ton in the BBL 2025 Final against Sydney Thunder - the joint-fastest overall and the fastest in a BBL Final. Owen eventually finished with 108 off 42 balls and hit six fours and 11 sixes - the joint second most in an BBL innings. Craig Simmons (39 balls) Perth Scorchers batter Craig Simmons hit the 39-ball ton against Adelaide Strikers in 2014 - the then fastest ton in the BBL history. Simmons held the record for nearly a decade till Owen equalled it. Simmons had hit eight fours and as many sixes in the innings.

Top five fastest hundreds in Big Bash League

Australia batter Mitchell Owen had a dream outing in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bbl" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Big Bash League</a> (BBL) Final 2025 on Sunday (Jan 27), smashing the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/hurricanes-beat-thunder-bbl-final-mitchell-owen-39-ball-hundred-video-fastest-ton-in-bbl-fastest-fifty-in-bbl-final-highest-opening-partnership-8658343" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">joint-fastest hundred</a> in tournament history off 39 balls and the fastest in BBL Final. Owen, playing for Hobart Hurricanes, scored 108 off 42 ball and become only the second player in history to score a hundred in the BBL Final after Adelaide Strikers' Jake Weatherald in 2015.
<h2>Who is Mitchell Owen</h2>
Owen is a medium-pacer all-rounder who made his BBL debut in 2021 for Hobart Hurricanes. Prior to current season, Owen played just BBL games in four seasons and managed 79 runs only with a best of 28. He was promoted top of the order in 2024/25 season and went on to hit 452 runs - the highest in the season.
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Owen hit two hundreds in BBL 2024/25 season - 101 not out against Perth Scorchers in December 2024 and 108 in the BBL Final on Sunday. He also took three wickets in the 11 games he played this season.
Owen represents Tasmania in domestic Sheffield Shield cricket and made his debut in first class cricket in December 2023 against South Australia. He has played 12 FC games so far and scored 521 runs at an average of 30 with a highest of 83. He also has 14 wickets to his name in FC.
In List A cricket, Owen has scored 129 runs in 15 games at an average of 11 and highest of 29. The batter still needs to take off at the domestic level, and this BBL season could be the first step towards that.
<h2>Hurricanes win maiden BBL title</h2>
In the BBL Final 2025, Thunder were asked to bat first and scored 182/7 - the fourth highest total in first innings of a BBL Final. Jason Sangha top scored for Thunder with 67, while Hurricanes' skipper Nathan Ellis took 3/23, including <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/thunder-vs-hurricanes-bbl-final-video-nathan-ellis-wickets-david-warner-matthew-gikes-in-two-balls-8657822" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">two wickets in two balls</a>.
In reply, Hurricanes blazed through the target in just 14.1 overs and won the match by seven wickets.

BBL Final: Prior to current season, Mitchell Owen played just BBL games in four seasons and managed 79 runs only with a best of 28, all for Hobart Hurricanes. Sports Cricket

Australia batter Mitchell Owen had a dream outing in Big Bash League (BBL) Final 2025 on Sunday (Jan 27), smashing the joint-fastest hundred in tournament history off 39 balls and the fastest in BBL Final. Owen, playing for Hobart Hurricanes, scored 108 off 42 ball and become only the second player in history to score a hundred in the BBL Final after Adelaide Strikers' Jake Weatherald in 2015. Who is Mitchell Owen Owen is a medium-pacer all-rounder who made his BBL debut in 2021 for Hobart Hurricanes. Prior to current season, Owen played just BBL games in four seasons and managed 79 runs only with a best of 28. He was promoted top of the order in 2024/25 season and went on to hit 452 runs - the highest in the season. Also Read: Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL Final HIGHLIGHTS Owen hit two hundreds in BBL 2024/25 season - 101 not out against Perth Scorchers in December 2024 and 108 in the BBL Final on Sunday. He also took three wickets in the 11 games he played this season. Owen represents Tasmania in domestic Sheffield Shield cricket and made his debut in first class cricket in December 2023 against South Australia. He has played 12 FC games so far and scored 521 runs at an average of 30 with a highest of 83. He also has 14 wickets to his name in FC. In List A cricket, Owen has scored 129 runs in 15 games at an average of 11 and highest of 29. The batter still needs to take off at the domestic level, and this BBL season could be the first step towards that. Hurricanes win maiden BBL title In the BBL Final 2025, Thunder were asked to bat first and scored 182/7 - the fourth highest total in first innings of a BBL Final. Jason Sangha top scored for Thunder with 67, while Hurricanes' skipper Nathan Ellis took 3/23, including two wickets in two balls. In reply, Hurricanes blazed through the target in just 14.1 overs and won the match by seven wickets.

Meet Mitchell Owen - The all-rounder who guided Hobart Hurricanes to maiden BBL title

Hobart Hurricanes batter Mitchell Owen smashed multiple records in the BBL Final against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sydney-thunder">Sydney Thunder</a> on Monday (Jan 27) with his 39-ball hundred during the chase of 183. Owen's ton is the joint-fastest in BBL history and the fastest in BBL Final. Thanks to his innings, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hobart-hurricanes">Hurricanes</a> won the BBL 2024/25 season title by seven wickets as they chased down the target in 14.1 overs.
<h2>Owen tames Thunder with fastest ton</h2>
Owen started the innings with two fours and six in the first over before hitting one each of six and a four in the second over. Thanks to Owen, Hurricanes crossed the 50-run mark in three overs only with the batter hitting three sixes in the third over.
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In the fourth over, Owen reached his fifty off just 16 ball - fastest in a BBL final, third fastest overall and fastest for Hurricanes as well. Watch the moment below:
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Mitch Owen has just made the fastest fifty in a BBL Final! It's also the fastest Hurricanes fifty, and the third-fastest in BBL history. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBL14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBL14</a> <a href="https://t.co/2vuSvM7GVz">pic.twitter.com/2vuSvM7GVz</a>
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Hobart openers Owen and Caleb Jewell added 98 runs in the first six overs, surpassing David Warner and Jason Sangha's record for the highest opening partnership in the BBL Final set up in the first innings only. Owen had scored 76 off those runs with eight sixes and five fours.
The batter reached his hundred in the 10th over off just 39 balls&mdash;only the second player ever to score a ton in a BBL Final after Jake Weatherald (Adelaide Strikers) in 2015. Owen's hundred is also the fastest in a BBL Final. Watch the hundred below:
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EQUAL-FASTEST BBL HUNDRED 😱 Mitch Owen has just brought up a BBL century off 39 balls! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBL14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBL14</a> <a href="https://t.co/sZGbD0Umdh">pic.twitter.com/sZGbD0Umdh</a>
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He eventually got out for 108 off 42 balls - hitting 11 sixes - the joint second most in a BBL match and the most in a BBL Final innings.
Earlier, Hurricanes won the toss and elected to bowl first. Thunder's opening pair, however, added 97 runs for the opening wicket and put Hobart under pressure.
Hurricanes' skipper Nathan Ellis then took <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/thunder-vs-hurricanes-bbl-final-video-nathan-ellis-wickets-david-warner-matthew-gikes-in-two-balls-8657822">two wickets in two balls</a> in the 11th over, which changed the momentum of the match. The Thunder could not get the momentum back on their side from their on despite Sangha's 67-run innings and eventually finished at 182/7 in 20 overs.

BBL Final: Mitchell Owen smashed a 39-ball ton as Hobart Hurricanes beat Sydney Thunder by seven wickets in the final on January 27 to win the title. Cricket Sports

Hobart Hurricanes batter Mitchell Owen smashed multiple records in the BBL Final against Sydney Thunder on Monday (Jan 27) with his 39-ball hundred during the chase of 183. Owen's ton is the joint-fastest in BBL history and the fastest in BBL Final. Thanks to his innings, Hurricanes won the BBL 2024/25 season title by seven wickets as they chased down the target in 14.1 overs. Owen tames Thunder with fastest ton Owen started the innings with two fours and six in the first over before hitting one each of six and a four in the second over. Thanks to Owen, Hurricanes crossed the 50-run mark in three overs only with the batter hitting three sixes in the third over. Also Read: BBL Final, Hurricanes vs Thunder Updates In the fourth over, Owen reached his fifty off just 16 ball - fastest in a BBL final, third fastest overall and fastest for Hurricanes as well. Watch the moment below: Mitch Owen has just made the fastest fifty in a BBL Final! It's also the fastest Hurricanes fifty, and the third-fastest in BBL history. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/2vuSvM7GVz — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 27, 2025 Hobart openers Owen and Caleb Jewell added 98 runs in the first six overs, surpassing David Warner and Jason Sangha's record for the highest opening partnership in the BBL Final set up in the first innings only. Owen had scored 76 off those runs with eight sixes and five fours. The batter reached his hundred in the 10th over off just 39 balls—only the second player ever to score a ton in a BBL Final after Jake Weatherald (Adelaide Strikers) in 2015. Owen's hundred is also the fastest in a BBL Final. Watch the hundred below: EQUAL-FASTEST BBL HUNDRED 😱 Mitch Owen has just brought up a BBL century off 39 balls! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/sZGbD0Umdh — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 27, 2025 He eventually got out for 108 off 42 balls - hitting 11 sixes - the joint second most in a BBL match and the most in a BBL Final innings. Earlier, Hurricanes won the toss and elected to bowl first. Thunder's opening pair, however, added 97 runs for the opening wicket and put Hobart under pressure. Hurricanes' skipper Nathan Ellis then took two wickets in two balls in the 11th over, which changed the momentum of the match. The Thunder could not get the momentum back on their side from their on despite Sangha's 67-run innings and eventually finished at 182/7 in 20 overs.

BBL Final: WATCH | Mitchell Owen hits fastest hundred in BBL as Hurricanes beat Thunder

Sydney Thunder opening batters <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/david-warner" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">David Warner</a> and Jason Sangha created history during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bbl" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">BBL</a> Final against Hobart Hurricanes on Monday (Jan 27). The pair added 97 runs for the opening wicket - highest in BBL Final history, surpassing previous best of 41 between Alex Carey and Jake Weatherald for Adelaide Strikers in BBL Final 2018.
<h2>Warner, Sangha create history for Thunder</h2>
After Thunder lost the toss and were asked to bat first, Warner and Sangha took charge of the innings quickly, scoring 58 runs in the powerplay - the first 50+ partnership for first wicket by any team in the BBL Final. The 97-run opening stand is also the best for Thunder this season.
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As Thunder were getting away in the final, Hurricanes skipper Nathan <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/thunder-vs-hurricanes-bbl-final-video-nathan-ellis-wickets-david-warner-matthew-gikes-in-two-balls-8657822" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ellis came back and halted the proceedings</a>. Ellis had given away eight runs in his first over before he came back to bowl the 11th over of the innings. He found his counterpart Warner's (48 runs off 32 balls) edge which the wicketkeeper Matthew Wade caught easily. On the next ball, Ellis found inside edge of Matthew Gilkes' bat as the ball rattled the stumps.
Ellis' twin blows changed the momentum, and Thunder found it hard to score freely.
Thunder entered the last five overs at 139/4 and Sangha still on crease. The batter, however, was dismissed by Ellis in the 16th over after scoring a fine 67. Riley Meredith then took two wickets in two balls in the 19th over as Thunder finished at 182/7 in 20 overs.
The score by Thunder is also the fourth highest in a BBL Final behind Perth Scorchers' 191 in BBL Final 2014, Adelaide Strikers' 202 in BBL Final 2018, and Sydney Sixers' 188/6 in BBL Final 2021.
Only twice a team has lost the BBL Final after setting a target of 170-plus runs&mdash;the Melbourne Stars in 2016 and the Brisbane Heat in 2023.

BBL Final 2025: After Thunder lost the toss and were asked to bat first, Warner and Sangha took charge of the innings quickly, scoring 58 runs in the powerplay. Sports Cricket

Sydney Thunder opening batters David Warner and Jason Sangha created history during the BBL Final against Hobart Hurricanes on Monday (Jan 27). The pair added 97 runs for the opening wicket - highest in BBL Final history, surpassing previous best of 41 between Alex Carey and Jake Weatherald for Adelaide Strikers in BBL Final 2018. Warner, Sangha create history for Thunder After Thunder lost the toss and were asked to bat first, Warner and Sangha took charge of the innings quickly, scoring 58 runs in the powerplay - the first 50+ partnership for first wicket by any team in the BBL Final. The 97-run opening stand is also the best for Thunder this season. Also Read: Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL Final Score and Updates As Thunder were getting away in the final, Hurricanes skipper Nathan Ellis came back and halted the proceedings. Ellis had given away eight runs in his first over before he came back to bowl the 11th over of the innings. He found his counterpart Warner's (48 runs off 32 balls) edge which the wicketkeeper Matthew Wade caught easily. On the next ball, Ellis found inside edge of Matthew Gilkes' bat as the ball rattled the stumps. Ellis' twin blows changed the momentum, and Thunder found it hard to score freely. Thunder entered the last five overs at 139/4 and Sangha still on crease. The batter, however, was dismissed by Ellis in the 16th over after scoring a fine 67. Riley Meredith then took two wickets in two balls in the 19th over as Thunder finished at 182/7 in 20 overs. The score by Thunder is also the fourth highest in a BBL Final behind Perth Scorchers' 191 in BBL Final 2014, Adelaide Strikers' 202 in BBL Final 2018, and Sydney Sixers' 188/6 in BBL Final 2021. Only twice a team has lost the BBL Final after setting a target of 170-plus runs—the Melbourne Stars in 2016 and the Brisbane Heat in 2023.

Thunder vs Hurricanes BBL Final: David Warner, Jason Sangha create history with during record opening partnership

Hobart Hurricanes skipper Nathan Ellis led from the front during the BBL Final against Sydney Thunder on Monday (Jan 27) and took two wickets in two balls when his team needed the most. Thunder were getting away in the final match with an opening partnership of 97 runs when Ellis came back and halted the proceedings.
<h2>Ellis' two wickets in two balls stops Thunder&nbsp;</h2>
Nathan Ellis had given away eight runs in his first over before he came back to bowl the 11th over of the innings. He found his counterpart Warner's edge which the wicketkeeper Matthew Wade caught easily.
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Warner scored 48 runs off 32 balls in 97-run opening partnership with Jason Sangha. Watch the wicket below:
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David Warner departs! The Hurricanes have their first wicket of The Final, as the Thunder skipper falls for 48. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBL14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBL14</a> <a href="https://t.co/mGUFL0ybdx">pic.twitter.com/mGUFL0ybdx</a>
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For his second wicket, Ellis found inside edge of Matthew Gilkes' bat as the ball rattled the stumps. Watch the wicket below:
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Bowled him first ball! All of a sudden, Nathan Ellis is on a hat-trick at Ninja Stadium 😳 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBL14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBL14</a> <a href="https://t.co/Szm3ZShVpN">pic.twitter.com/Szm3ZShVpN</a>
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Earlier, Hurricanes won the toss and elected to bowl first. Thunder openers took the game away quickly as they scored 54 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket. After Ellis' twin blows, the momentum changed and Thunder found it hard to score freely.
Thunder entered the last five overs with139/4 and Sangha still on crease. The batter, however, was dismissed by Ellis in the 16th over after scoring a fine 67. Riley Meredith then took two wickets in two balls in the 19th over as Thunder finished at 182/7 in 20 overs.

Thunder vs Hurricanes BBL Final: Thunder were getting away in the final match with an opening partnership of 97 runs when Ellis came back and halted the proceedings. Cricket Sports

Hobart Hurricanes skipper Nathan Ellis led from the front during the BBL Final against Sydney Thunder on Monday (Jan 27) and took two wickets in two balls when his team needed the most. Thunder were getting away in the final match with an opening partnership of 97 runs when Ellis came back and halted the proceedings. Ellis' two wickets in two balls stops Thunder Nathan Ellis had given away eight runs in his first over before he came back to bowl the 11th over of the innings. He found his counterpart Warner's edge which the wicketkeeper Matthew Wade caught easily. Also Read: Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes BBL Final Score and Updates Warner scored 48 runs off 32 balls in 97-run opening partnership with Jason Sangha. Watch the wicket below: David Warner departs! The Hurricanes have their first wicket of The Final, as the Thunder skipper falls for 48. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/mGUFL0ybdx — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 27, 2025 For his second wicket, Ellis found inside edge of Matthew Gilkes' bat as the ball rattled the stumps. Watch the wicket below: Bowled him first ball! All of a sudden, Nathan Ellis is on a hat-trick at Ninja Stadium 😳 #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/Szm3ZShVpN — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 27, 2025 Earlier, Hurricanes won the toss and elected to bowl first. Thunder openers took the game away quickly as they scored 54 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket. After Ellis' twin blows, the momentum changed and Thunder found it hard to score freely. Thunder entered the last five overs with139/4 and Sangha still on crease. The batter, however, was dismissed by Ellis in the 16th over after scoring a fine 67. Riley Meredith then took two wickets in two balls in the 19th over as Thunder finished at 182/7 in 20 overs.

Thunder vs Hurricanes BBL Final: WATCH | Nathan Ellis takes two wickets in two balls

Melbourne Renegades captain and seamer Will Sutherland endured a horrible day at work during the ongoing home game against Brisbane Heat in BBL on Saturday (Jan 18). Besides conceding six sixes (three on the trot on two separate occasions), the umpires took him out of the attack, alongside his fellow pacer Fergus O Neill, for the same reason in a bizarre BBL moment.
Sutherland made headlines for all wrong reasons after electing to bowl first in Melbourne, being hit for three sixes in his first over before Matt Renshaw gave viewers the repeat telecast of the same in the 12th over.
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Outside of him getting hammered to all parts of the ground, another thing common in those two overs was him running on the danger area on the pitch, for which the on-field umpire Donovon Koch took him out of the attack; at that time, his spell read 43 runs in 2.5 overs.
<h3>Watch &ndash;</h3>
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Melbourne Renegades captain Will Sutherland was removed from the bowling attack after this incident at Marvel Stadium. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBL14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBL14</a> <a href="https://t.co/wLXiM0CUJv">pic.twitter.com/wLXiM0CUJv</a>
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<h2>One after another!</h2>
What&rsquo;s worse than one mistake? Two!&nbsp;
Melbourne Renegades bowlers didn&rsquo;t seem to learn from Sutherland&rsquo;s mistake, with his fellow seamer Fergus O Neill also making a similar howler.&nbsp;
During the 16th over of the innings, the umpires took out another Renegades bowler for running onto the danger area on the surface, leaving the home side two bowlers short in the first innings.
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Wow. 😳 Fergus O'Neill has now joined his skipper Will Sutherland as the second bowler to be removed from the attack in today's match at Marvel Stadium. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBL14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBL14</a> <a href="https://t.co/e7uZAKQXG9">pic.twitter.com/e7uZAKQXG9</a>
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Brisbane Heat made most of this, hammering 196 for four in 20 overs. While Jack Wood top scored by hitting 45 off 27 balls, smashing four sixes and two fours, gloveman Tom Alsop gave final touches in the end with a stunning unbeaten 42 off 26, including three sixes.&nbsp;
Australia international Matthew Renshaw was among the runs, hitting 40 off 22 balls, including three sixes and two fours.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Brown, who came to bowl after both bowlers were taken out of the attack, conceded 48 runs off 16 balls.

Sports, cricket: Besides conceding six sixes, the umpires took Sutherland out of the attack, alongside his fellow pacer Fergus O Neill, for the same reason in a bizarre BBL moment.

Melbourne Renegades captain and seamer Will Sutherland endured a horrible day at work during the ongoing home game against Brisbane Heat in BBL on Saturday (Jan 18). Besides conceding six sixes (three on the trot on two separate occasions), the umpires took him out of the attack, alongside his fellow pacer Fergus O Neill, for the same reason in a bizarre BBL moment. Sutherland made headlines for all wrong reasons after electing to bowl first in Melbourne, being hit for three sixes in his first over before Matt Renshaw gave viewers the repeat telecast of the same in the 12th over. Also read | ‘We didn’t lose because of wives and partners…’ Harbhajan slams BCCI’s ‘policy document’ Outside of him getting hammered to all parts of the ground, another thing common in those two overs was him running on the danger area on the pitch, for which the on-field umpire Donovon Koch took him out of the attack; at that time, his spell read 43 runs in 2.5 overs. Watch – Melbourne Renegades captain Will Sutherland was removed from the bowling attack after this incident at Marvel Stadium. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/wLXiM0CUJv — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 18, 2025 One after another! What’s worse than one mistake? Two! Melbourne Renegades bowlers didn’t seem to learn from Sutherland’s mistake, with his fellow seamer Fergus O Neill also making a similar howler. During the 16th over of the innings, the umpires took out another Renegades bowler for running onto the danger area on the surface, leaving the home side two bowlers short in the first innings. Wow. 😳 Fergus O'Neill has now joined his skipper Will Sutherland as the second bowler to be removed from the attack in today's match at Marvel Stadium. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/e7uZAKQXG9 — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 18, 2025 Brisbane Heat made most of this, hammering 196 for four in 20 overs. While Jack Wood top scored by hitting 45 off 27 balls, smashing four sixes and two fours, gloveman Tom Alsop gave final touches in the end with a stunning unbeaten 42 off 26, including three sixes. Australia international Matthew Renshaw was among the runs, hitting 40 off 22 balls, including three sixes and two fours. Meanwhile, Brown, who came to bowl after both bowlers were taken out of the attack, conceded 48 runs off 16 balls.

BBL: Renegades' pacers 'taken out of attack' in bizarre moment - Watch

Serbian tennis star <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic">Novak Djokovic</a> had a jaw drop moment after a really high catch was caught at the boundary during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bbl">BBL T20</a> match between the Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades on Sunday (Jan 12). Djokovic is in the country for this year's first grand slam Australia Open which runs from January 12 to 26.
The catch was taken in the eighth over Stars' innings when skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/marcus-stoinis">Marcus Stoinis</a> launched a ball from Kane Richardson down the ground. The ball went high in the sky before Tom Rogers caught it right on the boundary rope, leaving Djokovic speechless. Have a look at the video below:
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Even <a href="https://twitter.com/DjokerNole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DjokerNole</a> couldn't believe this! Marcus Stoinis gets caught after hitting a high ball, and Novak Djokovic reacts accordingly! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBL14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBL14</a> <a href="https://t.co/7eaGv3xLza">pic.twitter.com/7eaGv3xLza</a>
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<h2>Maxwell rescues Stars again</h2>
Batting first after losing the toss at Melbourne's Docklands Stadium, Stars were in a pickle at 45/4 in 6.5 overs. The score soon became 75/7 in 11 overs before Maxwell took charge of the innings. He added 81 runs for the eighth wicket with Usama Mir who contributed nothing to the partnership.
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The runs came thick and fast and by the time Mir was sent back on the third ball of the 19th over, Stars were at 156. The innings eventually was over for 165 on the last ball of the designated 20 overs. Maxwell top scored with 90 off 52 balls, hitting 10 sixes and four fours.
Chasing the target, Renegades started horribly and could never get going after losing three wickets inside the powerplay. Stars' Mark Steketee was the pick of the bowlers with the figures of 5/17 in four overs, while Joel Paris took 3/13 in his four overs.
Peter Siddle and Beau Webster took one wicket each as Stars completed a comfortable 42-run win to jump from last place to fourth position on the points table.
Stars now have eight points with four wins and five losses from nine games while Sydney Sixers sit at top with 11 points from five wins in eight games.
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Novak Djokovic was left with his jaw dropped after a really high catch was caught at boundary during the BBL T20 match between Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. Cricket Sports

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic had a jaw drop moment after a really high catch was caught at the boundary during the BBL T20 match between the Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades on Sunday (Jan 12). Djokovic is in the country for this year's first grand slam Australia Open which runs from January 12 to 26. The catch was taken in the eighth over Stars' innings when skipper Marcus Stoinis launched a ball from Kane Richardson down the ground. The ball went high in the sky before Tom Rogers caught it right on the boundary rope, leaving Djokovic speechless. Have a look at the video below: Even @DjokerNole couldn't believe this! Marcus Stoinis gets caught after hitting a high ball, and Novak Djokovic reacts accordingly! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/7eaGv3xLza — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 12, 2025 Maxwell rescues Stars again Batting first after losing the toss at Melbourne's Docklands Stadium, Stars were in a pickle at 45/4 in 6.5 overs. The score soon became 75/7 in 11 overs before Maxwell took charge of the innings. He added 81 runs for the eighth wicket with Usama Mir who contributed nothing to the partnership. Also Watch: BBL, Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades: Maxwell hits MONSTROUS 122-metre six The runs came thick and fast and by the time Mir was sent back on the third ball of the 19th over, Stars were at 156. The innings eventually was over for 165 on the last ball of the designated 20 overs. Maxwell top scored with 90 off 52 balls, hitting 10 sixes and four fours. Chasing the target, Renegades started horribly and could never get going after losing three wickets inside the powerplay. Stars' Mark Steketee was the pick of the bowlers with the figures of 5/17 in four overs, while Joel Paris took 3/13 in his four overs. Peter Siddle and Beau Webster took one wicket each as Stars completed a comfortable 42-run win to jump from last place to fourth position on the points table. Stars now have eight points with four wins and five losses from nine games while Sydney Sixers sit at top with 11 points from five wins in eight games.

Novak Djokovic's JAW DROP moment in Stars v Renegades BBL match | WATCH

Steve Smith smashed his third BBL hundred - the joint-most alongside Ben McDermott, on his return to the league on Saturday (Jan 11). Playing for the Sydney Sixers against Perth Scorchers at the iconic SCG, Smith hit an unbeaten 121 off 64 balls, hitting 10 fours and seven maximums, powering the hosts to 222 for three batting first.
Fresh from winning the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Smith, who scored two hundreds in five Tests, began from where he left; upon his return to Australia&rsquo;s premier T20 tournament, roaring to a milestone.&nbsp;
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Opening the innings for the Sixers, Smith took the attack to the opposition from the word go. He started off by going about his game but picked up the pace as the innings progressed. Smith, typically unorthodox yet effective, made the most of the crease, whacking bowlers to all parts of the ground.
The right-handed batter looked in his element from ball one and, after getting dropped on 31 by Cooper Connolly, made the Scorchers punish with his first hundred of the season. Of all the delightful-looking shots he played on Saturday, a six off a wide Yorker to deep point was perhaps the best.
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"Shot of the night!" How good is this from Steve Smith! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBL14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBL14</a> <a href="https://t.co/tdRqZf07Yn">pic.twitter.com/tdRqZf07Yn</a>
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Smith brought up his hundred off 58 balls, entering the record books with that.
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Steve Smith is something else 😲 Here's all the highlights from his 121* off 64 balls. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBL14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBL14</a> <a href="https://t.co/MTo82oWAv1">pic.twitter.com/MTo82oWAv1</a>
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<h2>Smith&rsquo;s form a bonus for Australia</h2>
Smith&rsquo;s position in the Test team and his form remained under scrutiny in the lead-up to the home series against India. However, the selectors and Captain Cummins decided to make Steve play at his favourite position (at number four), paying dividends as the hosts made merry against the touring Indian side.
After losing the series opener in Perth, where Smith departed cheaply across both innings, the veteran Test batter showed glimpses of his past self, with his first Test hundred of the summer coming in the Gabba Test. Though rain interruptions led to a draw in Brisbane, Smith&rsquo;s second hundred of the series &ndash; a magnificent one in the Boxing Day Test (at the MCG), helped Australia win the match and take a 2-1 lead.
Smith scored 314 runs in nine innings, averaging 34.89.&nbsp;
Though Smith will miss the IPL 2025, he will be a key factor for Australia in the WTC Final 2025 against South Africa, scheduled in June (11-15) later this year.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, cricket: Fresh from winning the coveted BGT against India, Smith, who scored two hundreds in five Tests, returned to Australia’s premier T20 tournament with a milestone.

Steve Smith smashed his third BBL hundred - the joint-most alongside Ben McDermott, on his return to the league on Saturday (Jan 11). Playing for the Sydney Sixers against Perth Scorchers at the iconic SCG, Smith hit an unbeaten 121 off 64 balls, hitting 10 fours and seven maximums, powering the hosts to 222 for three batting first. Fresh from winning the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Smith, who scored two hundreds in five Tests, began from where he left; upon his return to Australia’s premier T20 tournament, roaring to a milestone. Also read | Champions Trophy 2025: BCCI may delay India squad announcement by a week Opening the innings for the Sixers, Smith took the attack to the opposition from the word go. He started off by going about his game but picked up the pace as the innings progressed. Smith, typically unorthodox yet effective, made the most of the crease, whacking bowlers to all parts of the ground. The right-handed batter looked in his element from ball one and, after getting dropped on 31 by Cooper Connolly, made the Scorchers punish with his first hundred of the season. Of all the delightful-looking shots he played on Saturday, a six off a wide Yorker to deep point was perhaps the best. "Shot of the night!" How good is this from Steve Smith! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/tdRqZf07Yn — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 11, 2025 Smith brought up his hundred off 58 balls, entering the record books with that. Watch Video - Steve Smith is something else 😲 Here's all the highlights from his 121* off 64 balls. #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/MTo82oWAv1 — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 11, 2025 Smith’s form a bonus for Australia Smith’s position in the Test team and his form remained under scrutiny in the lead-up to the home series against India. However, the selectors and Captain Cummins decided to make Steve play at his favourite position (at number four), paying dividends as the hosts made merry against the touring Indian side. After losing the series opener in Perth, where Smith departed cheaply across both innings, the veteran Test batter showed glimpses of his past self, with his first Test hundred of the summer coming in the Gabba Test. Though rain interruptions led to a draw in Brisbane, Smith’s second hundred of the series – a magnificent one in the Boxing Day Test (at the MCG), helped Australia win the match and take a 2-1 lead. Smith scored 314 runs in nine innings, averaging 34.89. Though Smith will miss the IPL 2025, he will be a key factor for Australia in the WTC Final 2025 against South Africa, scheduled in June (11-15) later this year. (With inputs from agencies)

Test star Steve Smith smashes record third BBL ton on return - Watch

Cricket has seen plenty of funny stuff unfolding in the middle, but rarely of a batter breaking his bat and hitting himself with it. A strange incident happened with retired international cricketer David Warner during the ongoing edition of the Big Bash League. Playing for Sydney Thunder against Hobart Hurricanes in an away game, Warner&rsquo;s bat broke in half before it struck the back of his head.<o:p></o:p>
Facing seamer Riley Meredith in the fourth over of the first innings, Warner played a mistimed straight shot only for his bat&rsquo;s handle to get dismantled and his willow hitting his head, surprising him. That incident, however, left the commentators in a split, who joked about Warner undergoing a concussion test for the same. <o:p></o:p>
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David Warner's bat broke and he's hit himself in the head with it 🤣<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBL14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBL14</a> <a href="https://t.co/6g4lp47CSu">pic.twitter.com/6g4lp47CSu</a>
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Despite that instance, Warner top-scored for his team, remaining unbeaten on 88 off 66 balls, including seven fours. The left-handed batter stood his ground with wickets falling regularly at the other end.
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After losing two wickets inside the first six overs, Warner and Oliver Davies stitched a 40-run stand for the third wicket before Sam Billings joined him to pile up runs on the board. Warner&rsquo;s gritty outing saw the visitors hit 164 for six in 20 overs.<o:p></o:p>
<h2>Tim David wins it for Hurricanes <o:p></o:p></h2>
The hosts lost three wickets within the seven overs, before the lanky Australia all-rounder Tim David entered the scene and made the evening about himself. Batting alongside Nikhil Chaudhary, David added 41 runs for the fourth wicket, before loosening his arms and going bonkers in the chase.<o:p></o:p>
The hard-hitting batter smoked six sixes and four fours during his 38-ball 68-run stay at the crease, helping his team win the match by six wickets, and with that move to the top of the points table with five wins in seven matches.<o:p></o:p>
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What a way to bring up 50! Tim David is a beast in the Power Surge 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBL14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBL14</a> <a href="https://t.co/QbEehabSn7">pic.twitter.com/QbEehabSn7</a>
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While Hobart next faces Melbourne Renegades in a home game four days later on Tuesday (Jan 14), Thunder&rsquo;s next league match is against Perth Scorchers on Monday (Jan 13).
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, cricket: Playing for Sydney Thunder against Hobart Hurricanes in an away game, Warner’s bat broke in half before it struck the back of his head.

Cricket has seen plenty of funny stuff unfolding in the middle, but rarely of a batter breaking his bat and hitting himself with it. A strange incident happened with retired international cricketer David Warner during the ongoing edition of the Big Bash League. Playing for Sydney Thunder against Hobart Hurricanes in an away game, Warner’s bat broke in half before it struck the back of his head. Facing seamer Riley Meredith in the fourth over of the first innings, Warner played a mistimed straight shot only for his bat’s handle to get dismantled and his willow hitting his head, surprising him. That incident, however, left the commentators in a split, who joked about Warner undergoing a concussion test for the same. Watch Video – David Warner's bat broke and he's hit himself in the head with it 🤣#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/6g4lp47CSu — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 10, 2025 Despite that instance, Warner top-scored for his team, remaining unbeaten on 88 off 66 balls, including seven fours. The left-handed batter stood his ground with wickets falling regularly at the other end. Also read | KL Rahul takes break from cricket following draining tour Down Under After losing two wickets inside the first six overs, Warner and Oliver Davies stitched a 40-run stand for the third wicket before Sam Billings joined him to pile up runs on the board. Warner’s gritty outing saw the visitors hit 164 for six in 20 overs. Tim David wins it for Hurricanes The hosts lost three wickets within the seven overs, before the lanky Australia all-rounder Tim David entered the scene and made the evening about himself. Batting alongside Nikhil Chaudhary, David added 41 runs for the fourth wicket, before loosening his arms and going bonkers in the chase. The hard-hitting batter smoked six sixes and four fours during his 38-ball 68-run stay at the crease, helping his team win the match by six wickets, and with that move to the top of the points table with five wins in seven matches. What a way to bring up 50! Tim David is a beast in the Power Surge 🔥#BBL14 pic.twitter.com/QbEehabSn7 — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 10, 2025 While Hobart next faces Melbourne Renegades in a home game four days later on Tuesday (Jan 14), Thunder’s next league match is against Perth Scorchers on Monday (Jan 13). (With inputs from agencies)

Double blow for David Warner in BBL - breaks bat, hits himself – WATCH

STA vs SIX BBL 2024-25 Match 28 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Big+Bash+League" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Big Bash League</a> (BBL) 2024-25 season moves into a decisive stage as top of the table <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Sydney+Sixers" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sydney Sixers</a> take on rock bottom <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Melbourne+Stars" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Melbourne Stars</a> at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday (Jan 9). 
A win for the home side will see them keep their tiny hopes for a place in the playoffs alive while a win for Sydney will see them take a giant step towards the knockouts. Ahead of the match 28 in the BBL between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers here&rsquo;s all you need to know.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVE STREAMING DETAILS OF THE CLASH:<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Which stadium will host the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL?<o:p></o:p></h2>
The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What time will the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL start?</h2>
The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL will commence at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST).<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Where to watch the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL on TV?<o:p></o:p></h2>
The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL will be telecast on Star Sports network in India.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Where to watch the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL LIVE Streaming online on OTT?<o:p></o:p></h2>
The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India.<o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Squads:<o:p></o:p></h2>
Melbourne Stars: Thomas Fraser Rogers, Ben Duckett, Sam Harper(w), Daniel Lawrence, Marcus Stoinis(c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle, Jonathan Merlo, Doug Warren, Beau Webster<o:p></o:p>
Sydney Sixers:&nbsp;Josh Philippe(w), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques(c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Joel Davies, Mitchell Perry, Lachlan Shaw

Sports, Cricket: A win Stars will see them keep their tiny hopes for a place in the playoffs alive while a win for Sydney will see them take a giant step towards the knockouts.

STA vs SIX BBL 2024-25 Match 28 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: The Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 season moves into a decisive stage as top of the table Sydney Sixers take on rock bottom Melbourne Stars at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday (Jan 9). A win for the home side will see them keep their tiny hopes for a place in the playoffs alive while a win for Sydney will see them take a giant step towards the knockouts. Ahead of the match 28 in the BBL between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers here’s all you need to know. HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVE STREAMING DETAILS OF THE CLASH: Which stadium will host the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL? The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. What time will the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL start? The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL will commence at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST). Where to watch the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL on TV? The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL will be telecast on Star Sports network in India. Where to watch the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL LIVE Streaming online on OTT? The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match 28 in the BBL will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India. ALSO READ | Here's all you need to know about Indian men's cricket team schedule for 2025 Squads: Melbourne Stars: Thomas Fraser Rogers, Ben Duckett, Sam Harper(w), Daniel Lawrence, Marcus Stoinis(c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Usama Mir, Joel Paris, Mark Steketee, Peter Siddle, Jonathan Merlo, Doug Warren, Beau Webster Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe(w), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques(c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Joel Davies, Mitchell Perry, Lachlan Shaw

BBL 2024-25, Live Streaming: When & where to watch Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers on laptop, TV

Match 27 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 edition will see the second-ranked Sydney Thunder face the Hobart Hurricanes in Sydney on Wednesday (Jan 8). The David Warner-led Thunder franchise has been on a roll with four wins from six games, and the Hurricanes have also started off on a positive note, with an equal number of victories from a game less than the Sydney franchise.&nbsp;
Talking about the Thunder franchise, they have beaten the likes of the Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Renegades, and Perth Scorchers but lost to the Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat. They are coming into this game on the back of a five-wicket loss to the Brisbane franchise. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes lost to the Renegades but have been on a four-match winning streak since then.
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<h2>HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVE STREAMING DETAILS OF THE CLASH:</h2>
Which stadium will host the Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match?
The Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes&nbsp;match will be held at the Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney.
What time will the Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match start?
The Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match will commence at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST).
Where to watch the Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match on TV?
The Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match will be telecast on Star Sports network in India.
Where to watch the Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes LIVE Streaming online on OTT?
The Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India.
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<h2>Squads:</h2>
Sydney Thunder: David Warner (c), Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Sam Billings (w), Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Liam Hatcher, Jason Sangha
Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Caleb Jewell, Peter Hatzoglou, Charlie Wakim

Cricket, Sports | Big Bash League 2024-25, Live Streaming: When & where to watch Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes clash, Match 27 of the Big Bash League, on laptop


Match 27 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 edition will see the second-ranked Sydney Thunder face the Hobart Hurricanes in Sydney on Wednesday (Jan 8). The David Warner-led Thunder franchise has been on a roll with four wins from six games, and the Hurricanes have also started off on a positive note, with an equal number of victories from a game less than the Sydney franchise. Talking about the Thunder franchise, they have beaten the likes of the Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Renegades, and Perth Scorchers but lost to the Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat. They are coming into this game on the back of a five-wicket loss to the Brisbane franchise. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes lost to the Renegades but have been on a four-match winning streak since then. Also read: 'If the numbers....': Ponting on whether Border-Gavaskar Trophy has surpassed Ashes popularity HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVE STREAMING DETAILS OF THE CLASH: Which stadium will host the Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match? The Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match will be held at the Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney. What time will the Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match start? The Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match will commence at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST). Where to watch the Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match on TV? The Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match will be telecast on Star Sports network in India. Where to watch the Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes LIVE Streaming online on OTT? The Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India. Also read: 'It will be terrible for all those countries': Clive Lloyd slams reported new Test format Squads: Sydney Thunder: David Warner (c), Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Sam Billings (w), Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Liam Hatcher, Jason Sangha Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Caleb Jewell, Peter Hatzoglou, Charlie Wakim

BBL 2024-25, Live Streaming: When & where to watch Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes on laptop, TV

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will play for Perth Scorchers in the BBL for the first time since January 2022. Australia dropped Marsh from the XI for the decisive SCG Test against India, bringing in lanky Beau Webster as his replacement, who scored the winning runs on day three.&nbsp;
Unlike (Marsh and) Jhye Richardson, part of the last two Tests as a bowling reserve and named in the Scorchers&rsquo; squad to face Melbourne Renegades at Optus Stadium on Tuesday, star batter Travis Head is unlikely to join Adelaide Striker&rsquo;s team for the remainder of the tournament.&nbsp;
Head, who will be part of Australia&rsquo;s Test squad for two matches against Sri Lanka starting January 29, effectively ruled himself out from playing in the Big Bash League.&nbsp;
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"I'm wrecked," Head said, as quoted by Fox Cricket at the SCG on Sunday. "I don't know what I'm going to do in the next few days, but we've got 10 or 12 days off now before we go to Sri Lanka, and I'm going to use every little bit of that."
Marsh returned to Perth on Monday after Australia completed a 3-1 series win over India in the BGT; he could extend his stay with the Scorchers should the selectors decide against picking him for Sri Lanka Tests, with the squad likely to be named later this week.
On the other hand, Webster would return to play for Melbourne Stars against Sydney Sixers on Thursday while remaining available for the return derby against Renegades on January 12.
<h2>Test stars to feature in BBL</h2>
Following the conclusion of the five-match Test series between India and Australia, several Test stars might turn up for their respective BBL franchise, with Steven Smith (Sydney Sixers), Sam Konstas (Sydney Thunder), Marnus Labuschagne (Brisbane Heat), Usman Khawaja (Brisbane Heat), Alex Carey (Adelaide Strikers), Nathan Lyon (Melbourne Renegades) and Sean Abbott (Sydney Sixers) being some of them.&nbsp;
Scott Boland, the Player of the Match in the final Test, could be rested to manage his workload.&nbsp;
Besides, most of these names will return to the Test side for the Sri Lanka series, for which the Aussies will have a week-long training camp in Dubai.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Sports, cricket: Head, who will be part of Australia’s Test squad for two matches against Sri Lanka starting January 29, effectively ruled himself out from playing in BBL. 

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will play for Perth Scorchers in the BBL for the first time since January 2022. Australia dropped Marsh from the XI for the decisive SCG Test against India, bringing in lanky Beau Webster as his replacement, who scored the winning runs on day three. Unlike (Marsh and) Jhye Richardson, part of the last two Tests as a bowling reserve and named in the Scorchers’ squad to face Melbourne Renegades at Optus Stadium on Tuesday, star batter Travis Head is unlikely to join Adelaide Striker’s team for the remainder of the tournament. Head, who will be part of Australia’s Test squad for two matches against Sri Lanka starting January 29, effectively ruled himself out from playing in the Big Bash League. Also read | Jasprit Bumrah to be Rohit’s deputy in Champions Trophy 2025 – Report "I'm wrecked," Head said, as quoted by Fox Cricket at the SCG on Sunday. "I don't know what I'm going to do in the next few days, but we've got 10 or 12 days off now before we go to Sri Lanka, and I'm going to use every little bit of that." Marsh returned to Perth on Monday after Australia completed a 3-1 series win over India in the BGT; he could extend his stay with the Scorchers should the selectors decide against picking him for Sri Lanka Tests, with the squad likely to be named later this week. On the other hand, Webster would return to play for Melbourne Stars against Sydney Sixers on Thursday while remaining available for the return derby against Renegades on January 12. Test stars to feature in BBL Following the conclusion of the five-match Test series between India and Australia, several Test stars might turn up for their respective BBL franchise, with Steven Smith (Sydney Sixers), Sam Konstas (Sydney Thunder), Marnus Labuschagne (Brisbane Heat), Usman Khawaja (Brisbane Heat), Alex Carey (Adelaide Strikers), Nathan Lyon (Melbourne Renegades) and Sean Abbott (Sydney Sixers) being some of them. Scott Boland, the Player of the Match in the final Test, could be rested to manage his workload. Besides, most of these names will return to the Test side for the Sri Lanka series, for which the Aussies will have a week-long training camp in Dubai. (With inputs from agencies)

Mitchell Marsh to play for Perth Scorchers in BBL after three years

Australia duo Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams were reported conscious after the duo met in a heavy collision during the Sydney Thuders&rsquo; Big Bash League (BBL) contest against Perth Scorchers on Friday (Jan 3). Hours after the incident, the players are conscious and talking after Thunders released a statement on their social media handle. While the match was eventually won by Thunders, the duo's collision made headlines for all the wrong reasons. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Thunders duo safe after collision<o:p></o:p></h2>
"Both players are conscious and talking, demonstrating symptoms of concussion and have possible fractures," Thunders said on X.<o:p></o:p>
"Both have been transported to hospital for assessment."<o:p></o:p>
The players are likely out of the rest of the BBL season in case a fracture is confirmed due to the heavy collision. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">When did the incident occur?<o:p></o:p></h2>
The incident occurred on the second ball of the 16th over when both Bancroft and Sams approached to take a catch while in the field at the Perth Stadium in Perth. Bowler Lockie Ferguson made Cooper Connolly chip the ball in an empty mid-wicket area, during which both were approaching the ball to catch. With a huge crowd in the stadium, both approaching players were unable to respond to each other's call and ended with a heavy collision.
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Both were seen lying on the ground before medical services came to rescue. Sams was stretchered off the field and was unable to continue for the rest of the match with Liam Hatcher coming in as a replacement. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What happened in the match?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Despite losing the key duo, Sydney had no issues in winning the match as captain David Warner (49) and Matthew Gilkes (43) laid the foundation for the win. They stitched a partnership of 89 runs for the second wicket with Sherfane Rutherford (39) later helping win the contest by four wickets on the final ball of the match.<o:p></o:p>

Sports, Cricket: Australia duo Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams were reported conscious after the duo met in a heavy collision during the Sydney Thuders’ BBL contest.

Australia duo Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams were reported conscious after the duo met in a heavy collision during the Sydney Thuders’ Big Bash League (BBL) contest against Perth Scorchers on Friday (Jan 3). Hours after the incident, the players are conscious and talking after Thunders released a statement on their social media handle. While the match was eventually won by Thunders, the duo's collision made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Thunders duo safe after collision "Both players are conscious and talking, demonstrating symptoms of concussion and have possible fractures," Thunders said on X. "Both have been transported to hospital for assessment." The players are likely out of the rest of the BBL season in case a fracture is confirmed due to the heavy collision. When did the incident occur? The incident occurred on the second ball of the 16th over when both Bancroft and Sams approached to take a catch while in the field at the Perth Stadium in Perth. Bowler Lockie Ferguson made Cooper Connolly chip the ball in an empty mid-wicket area, during which both were approaching the ball to catch. With a huge crowd in the stadium, both approaching players were unable to respond to each other's call and ended with a heavy collision. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Team India did not celebrate record-breaking Perth win as dressing room issues broaden - Report Both were seen lying on the ground before medical services came to rescue. Sams was stretchered off the field and was unable to continue for the rest of the match with Liam Hatcher coming in as a replacement. What happened in the match? Despite losing the key duo, Sydney had no issues in winning the match as captain David Warner (49) and Matthew Gilkes (43) laid the foundation for the win. They stitched a partnership of 89 runs for the second wicket with Sherfane Rutherford (39) later helping win the contest by four wickets on the final ball of the match.

BBL 2024-25: Cameron Bancroft,  Daniel Sams conscious after horror collision

Match 23 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 edition will see the Melbourne Renegades host the Melbourne Stars on Saturday (Jan 4) at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Both sides haven't had the best of starts as the ongoing edition enters the crucial halfway mark.&nbsp;
Talking about the Renegades, the Will Sutherland-led side lost their last clash to Adelaide Strikers in Melbourne.
Riding on opener Josh Brown's 66, the Melbourne franchise only managed 142-9 in 20 overs, which was easily chased by the Strikers with Chris Lynn smashing an impressive 51-ball 88.
So far, the Renegades have played five encounters, winning two and losing the other. They are at the fifth spot with a Net Run-Rate (NRR) of +0.547.
The Marcus Stoinis-led Stars have been disappointing in the ongoing competition Down Under. They have only won a solitary game, out of six. They are, however, coming into this game on the back of a five-wicket win over Brisbane Heat to open their account. Opting to bowl first, the Stars restricted the Brisbane franchise to 149-7 and chased down the score with 11 balls to spare, thanks to fifties from Daniel Lawrence and Stoinis.
The Stars are at the bottom of the eight-team competition.
<h2>HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVE STREAMING DETAILS OF THE CLASH:</h2>
Which stadium will host the Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match?
The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
What time will the&nbsp;Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match start?
The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars&nbsp;match will start at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST).
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Where to watch the Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match on TV?
The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match will be telecast on Star Sports network in India.
Where to watch the Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars LIVE Streaming online on OTT?
The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India.
<h2>Squads:</h2>
Melbourne Renegades: Will Sutherland (c), Jacob Bethell, Josh Brown, Laurie Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Fergus O'Neill, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Gurinder Sandhu, Tim Seifert, Callum Stow, Jon Wells, Adam Zampa
Melbourne Stars:&nbsp;Joe Clarke, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Tom Curran, Hamish McKenzie, Adam Milne, Brody Couch, Blake Macdonald, Campbell Kellaway, Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris

Cricket, Sports | BBL 2024-25 edition, Live Streaming: When & where to watch Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars clash live on laptop, TV

Match 23 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 edition will see the Melbourne Renegades host the Melbourne Stars on Saturday (Jan 4) at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Both sides haven't had the best of starts as the ongoing edition enters the crucial halfway mark. Talking about the Renegades, the Will Sutherland-led side lost their last clash to Adelaide Strikers in Melbourne. Riding on opener Josh Brown's 66, the Melbourne franchise only managed 142-9 in 20 overs, which was easily chased by the Strikers with Chris Lynn smashing an impressive 51-ball 88. So far, the Renegades have played five encounters, winning two and losing the other. They are at the fifth spot with a Net Run-Rate (NRR) of +0.547. The Marcus Stoinis-led Stars have been disappointing in the ongoing competition Down Under. They have only won a solitary game, out of six. They are, however, coming into this game on the back of a five-wicket win over Brisbane Heat to open their account. Opting to bowl first, the Stars restricted the Brisbane franchise to 149-7 and chased down the score with 11 balls to spare, thanks to fifties from Daniel Lawrence and Stoinis. The Stars are at the bottom of the eight-team competition. HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVE STREAMING DETAILS OF THE CLASH: Which stadium will host the Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match? The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). What time will the Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match start? The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match will start at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST). Also read: BGT: Rohit Sharma has played his last Test in Melbourne - Sunil Gavaskar's BOLD claim Where to watch the Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match on TV? The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match will be telecast on Star Sports network in India. Where to watch the Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars LIVE Streaming online on OTT? The Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India. Squads: Melbourne Renegades: Will Sutherland (c), Jacob Bethell, Josh Brown, Laurie Evans, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Fergus O'Neill, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Gurinder Sandhu, Tim Seifert, Callum Stow, Jon Wells, Adam Zampa Melbourne Stars: Joe Clarke, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Tom Curran, Hamish McKenzie, Adam Milne, Brody Couch, Blake Macdonald, Campbell Kellaway, Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris

BBL 2024-25, Live Streaming: When & where to watch Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars on laptop, TV

Match 18 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 edition will see the Hobart Hurricanes host the Sydney Sixers at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart on Wednesday (Jan 1). The Sixers will start as favourites heading into this game, with a flawless run so far in the ongoing T20 competition in Australia.&nbsp;
The Sixers have started on a great note, winning four games in a row. The Hurricanes, on the other hand, have two wins from three encounters. While the Sydney franchise are at the top spot, the Hobart squad is at the sixth spot. The Sixers are coming into this game on the back of an eight-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat whereas the Nathan Ellis-led side beat Adelaide Strikers by 11 runs in their previous clash.
<h2>HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVE STREAMING DETAILS OF THE UPCOMING MATCH</h2>
Which stadium will host the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match?
The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will be played at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
What time will the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match start?
The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will commence at 10:45 AM local time (5:15 AM IST).
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Where to watch the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match on TV?
The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will be telecast on Star Sports network in India.
Where to watch the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers LIVE Streaming online on OTT?
The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India.
Squads:
Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Caleb Jewell, Peter Hatzoglou, Charlie Wakim
Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Jackson BirdBenchJack Edwards, Joel Davies, Mitchell Perry

Cricket, Sports | Big Bash League 2024-25, Live Streaming: When & where to watch Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers live on laptop, TV

Match 18 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 edition will see the Hobart Hurricanes host the Sydney Sixers at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart on Wednesday (Jan 1). The Sixers will start as favourites heading into this game, with a flawless run so far in the ongoing T20 competition in Australia. The Sixers have started on a great note, winning four games in a row. The Hurricanes, on the other hand, have two wins from three encounters. While the Sydney franchise are at the top spot, the Hobart squad is at the sixth spot. The Sixers are coming into this game on the back of an eight-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat whereas the Nathan Ellis-led side beat Adelaide Strikers by 11 runs in their previous clash. HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVE STREAMING DETAILS OF THE UPCOMING MATCH Which stadium will host the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match? The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will be played at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart. What time will the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match start? The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will commence at 10:45 AM local time (5:15 AM IST). Also read: BGT: 'Nobody can....', Sunil Gavaskar shares his take on Rohit and Kohli's Test future Where to watch the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match on TV? The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will be telecast on Star Sports network in India. Where to watch the Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers LIVE Streaming online on OTT? The Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India. Squads: Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott (wk), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Caleb Jewell, Peter Hatzoglou, Charlie Wakim Sydney Sixers: Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Moises Henriques (c), Kurtis Patterson, Jordan Silk, Lachlan Shaw, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Akeal Hosein, Todd Murphy, Jackson BirdBenchJack Edwards, Joel Davies, Mitchell Perry

BBL 2024-25, Live Streaming: When & where to watch Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers live on laptop, TV

Match 14 of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) will see the Melbourne Stars lock horns with the Sydney Thunder on Saturday (Dec 28) in Canberra. While the Melbourne franchise are yet to get off the mark this season, the Thunder will be aiming to hit a consistent run as the tournament slowly and steadily enters the halfway mark.&nbsp;
Talking about the Marcus Stoinis-led Melbourne Stars, they are winless after four games. To add to their woes, they have lost by big margins as well. Even Glenn Maxwell's comeback didn't lead to a change in fortunes. Speaking about the Sydney franchise, the David Warner-led squad is at the sixth spot with a win and a loss after two games.
Sydney beat Adelaide Strikers in their opening game before losing to Sydney Sixers by five wickets in their previous encounter.
HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVE-STREAMING DETAILS OF THE CLASH:
Which stadium will host the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder match?
The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder match will be played at the Manuka Oval, Canberra.
What time will the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder match start?
The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder match will commence at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST).
Where to watch the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder match on TV?
The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder will be telecast on Star Sports network in India.
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Where to watch the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder LIVE Streaming online on OTT?
The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India.
Squads:
Melbourne Stars: Joe Clarke, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Tom Curran, Hamish McKenzie, Adam Milne, Brody Couch, Blake Macdonald, Campbell Kellaway, Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris
Sydney Thunder: David Warner (c), Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Sam Billings(w), Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Liam Hatcher, Jason Sangha

Big Bash League 2024-25, Live Streaming: When & where to watch Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder live on laptop, TV

Match 14 of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) will see the Melbourne Stars lock horns with the Sydney Thunder on Saturday (Dec 28) in Canberra. While the Melbourne franchise are yet to get off the mark this season, the Thunder will be aiming to hit a consistent run as the tournament slowly and steadily enters the halfway mark. Talking about the Marcus Stoinis-led Melbourne Stars, they are winless after four games. To add to their woes, they have lost by big margins as well. Even Glenn Maxwell's comeback didn't lead to a change in fortunes. Speaking about the Sydney franchise, the David Warner-led squad is at the sixth spot with a win and a loss after two games. Sydney beat Adelaide Strikers in their opening game before losing to Sydney Sixers by five wickets in their previous encounter. HERE IS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIVE-STREAMING DETAILS OF THE CLASH: Which stadium will host the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder match? The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder match will be played at the Manuka Oval, Canberra. What time will the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder match start? The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder match will commence at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST). Where to watch the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder match on TV? The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder will be telecast on Star Sports network in India. Also read: BGT: Manjrekar, Pathan argue over Jaiswal’s run out on day 2 at MCG Where to watch the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder LIVE Streaming online on OTT? The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India. Squads: Melbourne Stars: Joe Clarke, Thomas Fraser Rogers, Sam Harper (wk), Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Tom Curran, Hamish McKenzie, Adam Milne, Brody Couch, Blake Macdonald, Campbell Kellaway, Jonathan Merlo, Joel Paris Sydney Thunder: David Warner (c), Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Sam Billings(w), Chris Green, Tom Andrews, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Gilkes, Liam Hatcher, Jason Sangha

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Match 13 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 edition will see the Adelaide Strikers host the Hobart Hurricanes on Friday (Dec 27). The Adelaide franchise will be eager to return to winning ways after a loss to Brisbane Heat whereas the seventh-ranked Hurricanes will look to make it two wins in a row after a victory over Perth Scorchers in their last tie.
Talking about Adelaide's last game, they rode on a combined batting performance to post a competitive 174-6. However, it wasn't enough as Brisbane chased down the score on the last ball of the contest, with fifties from Nathan McSweeney (78) and Matt Renshaw (56) at The Gabba, Brisbane.
Hobart, on the other hand, thrashed Perth by eight wickets at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart. After opting to bowl first, Hobart rode on Riley Meredith's 3-fer to restrict the opponent to 155/6. In the run-chase, the hosts were led by Mitchell Owen's 101 not out to chase the target in 19.2 overs and earn a big win.&nbsp;
Which stadium will host the Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes match?
The Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes match will be played at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.
What time will the Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes match start?
The Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes match will start at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST).
Where to watch the Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes match on TV?
The Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes match will be telecast on Star Sports network in India.
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Where to watch the Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes LIVE Streaming online on OTT?
The Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India.
Squads:
Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), D Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope(w), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Brendan Doggett, Liam Haskett, Liam Scott
Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott(w), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis(c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Caleb Jewell, Peter Hatzoglou, Charlie Wakim

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Match 13 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 edition will see the Adelaide Strikers host the Hobart Hurricanes on Friday (Dec 27). The Adelaide franchise will be eager to return to winning ways after a loss to Brisbane Heat whereas the seventh-ranked Hurricanes will look to make it two wins in a row after a victory over Perth Scorchers in their last tie. Talking about Adelaide's last game, they rode on a combined batting performance to post a competitive 174-6. However, it wasn't enough as Brisbane chased down the score on the last ball of the contest, with fifties from Nathan McSweeney (78) and Matt Renshaw (56) at The Gabba, Brisbane. Hobart, on the other hand, thrashed Perth by eight wickets at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart. After opting to bowl first, Hobart rode on Riley Meredith's 3-fer to restrict the opponent to 155/6. In the run-chase, the hosts were led by Mitchell Owen's 101 not out to chase the target in 19.2 overs and earn a big win. Which stadium will host the Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes match? The Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes match will be played at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. What time will the Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes match start? The Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes match will start at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST). Where to watch the Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes match on TV? The Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes match will be telecast on Star Sports network in India. Also read: Virat Kohli accidentally bumped into me: Sam Konstas after drama on Day 1 of MCG Test Where to watch the Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes LIVE Streaming online on OTT? The Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes match will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India. Squads: Adelaide Strikers: Matthew Short (c), D Arcy Short, Jake Weatherald, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope(w), Alex Ross, Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Brendan Doggett, Liam Haskett, Liam Scott Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott(w), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis(c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Caleb Jewell, Peter Hatzoglou, Charlie Wakim

BBL 2024-25, Live Streaming: When & where to watch Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes live on laptop, TV

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Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Former Big Bash League (BBL) champions Melbourne Renegades will take on five-time winners Perth Scorchers in match 10 on Monday (Dec 23) as both teams search for their second win of the season. Sitting in third and fourth place Renegades and Scorchers will look to make a good start to the season. Ahead of match 10 in the Big Bash League between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers, here are all the details, including live streaming, squads and others.
<h2>When is the Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season?</h2>
The Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season will be played on Monday (Dec 23).
<h2>Which stadium will host the Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season?</h2>
The Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season will be played at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. 
<h2>What time will the Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season start?</h2>
The Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season will start at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST) with toss taking place at 6:45 PM local time (1:15 PM IST).
<h2>Where to watch the Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season on TV?</h2>
The Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season will be telecasted on the Star Sports Network in India.
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<h2>Where to watch the Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season live streaming on OTT?</h2>
The Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar App and website in India.
<h2>Squads:</h2>
Melbourne Renegades: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert(w), Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland(c), Fergus O Neill, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Callum Stow, Jonathan Wells
Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis(w), Ashton Turner(c), Matthew Hurst, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Andrew Tye, Bryce Jackson, Matthew Kelly, Matthew Spoors

Sitting in third and fourth place Renegades and Scorchers will look to make a good start to the season. Ahead of match 10 in the Big Bash League between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers, here are all the details, including live streaming, squads and others.



New Delhi, India Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Former Big Bash League (BBL) champions Melbourne Renegades will take on five-time winners Perth Scorchers in match 10 on Monday (Dec 23) as both teams search for their second win of the season. Sitting in third and fourth place Renegades and Scorchers will look to make a good start to the season. Ahead of match 10 in the Big Bash League between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers, here are all the details, including live streaming, squads and others. When is the Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season? The Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season will be played on Monday (Dec 23). Which stadium will host the Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season? The Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season will be played at the Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. What time will the Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season start? The Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season will start at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST) with toss taking place at 6:45 PM local time (1:15 PM IST). Where to watch the Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season on TV? The Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season will be telecasted on the Star Sports Network in India. ALSO READ | Here's how India, Australia and other teams can reach World Test Championship final Where to watch the Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season live streaming on OTT? The Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Match 10 of BBL 2024-25 season will be live-streamed on the Disney+Hotstar App and website in India. Squads: Melbourne Renegades: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert(w), Jacob Bethell, Laurie Evans, Mackenzie Harvey, Will Sutherland(c), Fergus O Neill, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa, Kane Richardson, Gurinder Sandhu, Callum Stow, Jonathan Wells Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis(w), Ashton Turner(c), Matthew Hurst, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Andrew Tye, Bryce Jackson, Matthew Kelly, Matthew Spoors

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