CA announces the KFC Big Bash League 2015 fixtures
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CA announces the KFC Big Bash League 2015 fixtures: Cricket Australia (CA) has released the fixtures of the much anticipated KFC Big Bash league (BBL). Hosting rights of the finals to the highest qualifying team and live broadcast in all venues were among the noticeable changes this year. The month-long tournament kicks off on December 17th and ends on January 24th, throughout the Australian Summer.
The BBL is one of the most popular cricket tournaments worldwide and CA is leaving no stone unturned in terms of marketing. This season the league will include four double headers to enhance the excitement for the audiences. Sydney Thunder get the season underway hosting the Sydney Sixers in the Sydney Derby at their newest grand theatre, The Spotless Stadium.
Cricket Australia has taken a leaf out of the Barclays Premier League fixtures, organizing matches on The Boxing Day and New Years’ Eve. The ‘Who is going to complain when there is non-stop entertainment’ policy.
Mike McKenna the Executive General Manager of Operations Cricket Australia was quoted by cricket.co.au saying: “The founding strengths of the BBL will continue with fun, fast-paced entertainment and affordable tickets on offer, with entry level prices remaining unchanged since the league’s inception,”
“We’ve worked hard to ensure tickets are great value compared with other sports and family entertainment.
“There will be some great match-ups for fans to enjoy with Michael Clarke to partner with Kevin Pietersen at the Melbourne Stars, the Melbourne Renegades’ Aaron Finch and Chris Gayle taking on the likes of Jacques Kallis at the Sydney Thunder and Kumar Sangakkara at the Hobart Hurricanes.”
Unlike the IPL where the bowlers play a minimal role, the Australian conditions offer them an even chance; another reason why the KFC Big Bash is one of the most competitive T20 tournaments in the world.
CA is looking at the bigger picture in terms of broadcasting this time around. Every match will be available live on mobile devices via the Cricket Australia Live app, as well as live scores and highlights on the BBL website.
“Fans at home will again be treated to Network Ten’s award-winning coverage, with all matches to be shown live free-to-air in every market.
“This includes four BBL double-headers in prime-time viewing, along with eight live matches of our inaugural Women’s BBL, the WBBL – including the final – broadcast as double-headers to some of the BBL matches, demonstrating TEN’s wonderful ongoing commitment to the sport.”
With all the new additions, The KFC BBL looks set to get even more exciting and cricket fans worldwide can expect a smokin’ hot Australian Summer.
The Big Bash League 2015 fixtures:
NO. | Date | Match | Place |
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1 | 17 December 2015 | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers | Spotless Stadium, Sydney |
2 | 18 December 2015 | Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
3 | 19 December 2015 | Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades | Gabba, Brisbane |
4 | 20 December 2015 | Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes | SCG, Sydney |
5 | 20 December 2015 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder | MCG, Melbourne |
6 | 21 December 2015 | Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers | WACA, Perth |
7 | 22 December 2015 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat | Blundstone Arena, Hobart |
8 | 23 December 2015 | Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers | Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. |
9 | 26 December 2015 | Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat | WACA, Perth |
10 | 27 December 2015 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars | SCG, Sydney |
11 | 28 December 2015 | Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers | Spotless Stadium, Sydney |
12 | 29 December 2015 | Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes | Gabba, Brisbane |
13 | 30 December 2015 | Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers | Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. |
14 | 31 December 2015 | Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
15 | 1 January 2016 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder | Blundstone Arena, Hobart |
16 | 2 January 2016 | Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades | MCG, Melbourne |
17 | 2 January 2016 | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers | WACA, Perth |
18 | 3 January 2016 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder | Gabba, Brisbane |
19 | 4 January 2016 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades | Blundstone Arena, Hobart |
20 | 5 January 2016 | Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
21 | 6 January 2016 | Melbourne Stars VS Hobart Hurricanes | MCG, Melbourne |
22 | 7 January 2016 | Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers | Spotless Stadium, Sydney |
23 | 8 January 2016 | Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers | Gabba, Brisbane |
24 | 9 January 2016 | Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars | Etihad Stadium, Melbourne |
25 | 10 January 2016 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers | Blundstone Arena, Hobart |
26 | 10 January 2016 | Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat | SCG, Sydney |
27 | 11 January 2016 | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades | Spotless Stadium, Sydney |
28 | 13 January 2016 | Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
29 | 14 January 2016 | Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat | MCG, Melbourne |
30 | 16 January 2016 | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | SCG, Sydney |
31 | 16 January 2016 | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars | WACA, Perth |
32 | 18 January 2016 | Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers | Etihad Stadium, Melbourne |
33 | 21 January 2016 | Semi-final | TBC |
34 | 22 January 2016 | Semi-final | TBC |
35 | 24 January 2016 | Final | TBC |
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