Big Bash League 2023-24 starts on December 7 – watch live in India

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As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the commencement of the 13th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) on December 7, Cricket Australia has introduced significant changes to the tournament format, promising an exhilarating season filled with intense T20 action. Scheduled to run until January 24, 2024, the BBL 2023-24 aims to captivate fans with a condensed schedule featuring 44 T20 matches, a reduction from the previous 61, in an effort to streamline the tournament window.

Participating Franchises: Eight Teams, One Title

Eight franchises will vie for the coveted BBL 2023-24 title, showcasing the best of Australian T20 cricket talent. The teams in contention are Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers, and Sydney Thunder. The league stage will comprise 40 matches, with each team playing 10 games.

Playoffs Format: A New Thrilling Structure

The playoffs stage has undergone a revamp, introducing a four-game finals series to determine the ultimate BBL champion. After the conclusion of the league matches, the top four teams in the standings will advance to the playoffs. The Qualifier will see the top two teams battle for a direct entry into the final, while the third and fourth-placed teams will face off in the Knockout.

The winner of the Knockout will progress to the Challenger, where they’ll meet the losing team from the Qualifier. The victor of the Challenger secures the last coveted spot in the BBL 2023-24 final.

Grand Finale: January 24, 2024

The culmination of the thrilling season will take place in the BBL 2023-24 final on January 24, 2024. Fans can expect high-octane action as the top teams compete for supremacy in the marquee event, adding an exclamation point to the revamped BBL season.

Big Bash League 2023-24 teams and squads

Adelaide Strikers: Travis Head (captain), Wes Agar, James Bazley, Cameron Boyce, Alex Carey (wicket-keeper), Brendan Doggett, Henry Hunt, Thomas Kelly, Chris Lynn, Ben Manenti, D’Arcy Short, Matt Short, Henry Thornton, Jamie Overton, Adam Hose, Jake Weatherald, Harry Nielsen (wicket-keeper), David Payne

Brisbane Heat: Usman Khawaja (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Josh Brown, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Michael Neser, Marnus Labuschagne, Jimmy Peirson (wicket-keeper), Will Prestwidge, Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Colin Munro, Sam Billings (wicket-keeper), Paul Walter, Jack Wildermuth

Hobart Hurricanes: Nathan Ellis (captain), Iain Carlisle, Tim David, Paddy Dooley, Peter Hatzoglou, Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott (wicket-keeper), Matthew Wade (wicket-keeper), Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Mac Wright, Chris Jordan, Sam Hain, Corey Anderson, Liam Guthrie, Nikhil Chaudhary, Sam Heazlett

Melbourne Renegades: Nic Maddinson (captain), Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser-McGurk, MacKenzie Harvey, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Jon Wells, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa, Quinton de Kock (wicket-keeper), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Joe Clarke (wicket-keeper), Harry Dixon

Melbourne Stars: Glenn Maxwell (captain), Scott Boland, Joe Burns, Hilton Cartwright, Brody Couch, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Sam Harper (wicket-keeper), Joel Paris, Nick Larkin, Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Beau Webster, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Liam Dawson 

Perth Scorchers: Ashton Turner (captain), Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis (wicket-keeper), Matthew Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Hamish McKenzie, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Sam Whiteman (wicket-keeper), Zak Crawley, Laurie Evans

Sydney Sixers: Moises Henriques (captain), Sean Abbott, Jackson Bird, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Daniel Hughes, Jordan Silk, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy, Steve O’Keefe, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe (wicket-keeper), Tom Curran, James Vince, Rehan Ahmed, Steve Smith

Sydney Thunder: Chris Green (captain), Cameron Bancroft, Ollie Davies, Matt Gilkes  (wicket-keeper), Liam Hatcher, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Alex Ross, Daniel Sams, Gurinder Sandhu, Jason Sangha, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner, Alex Hales, Zaman Khan

Double Headers on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

The festive season will be amplified with double headers on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, treating fans to a cricketing spectacle and ensuring an unforgettable experience as the year comes to a close and the new one begins.

Defending Champions: Perth Scorchers Eyeing Repeat Success

Perth Scorchers enter the season as the defending champions, having clinched an unprecedented fifth title in the previous edition. Their victory over Brisbane Heat in a thrilling final secured their status as the team to beat, setting the stage for an intense battle to defend their crown.

Where to Watch in India: Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar

For fans in India, the BBL 2023-24 will be broadcast live on Star Sports 2 SD and Star Sports 2 HD TV channels. Live streaming is available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website, ensuring cricket enthusiasts don’t miss a moment of the exhilarating T20 action.

Big Bash League 2023-24 schedule and live match start times

All match timings are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Thursday, December 7	Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars	The Gabba, Brisbane	1:45 PM
Friday, December 8	Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades	Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney	1:45 PM
Saturday, December 9	Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat	Adelaide Oval, Adelaide	1:45 PM
Sunday, December 10	Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers	Simonds Stadium, Geelong	1:45 PM
Monday, December 11	Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers	North Tasmania Cricket Association Ground, Launceston	1:45 PM
Tuesday, December 12	Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat	Manuka Oval, Canberra	1:45 PM
Wednesday, December 13	Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers	Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne	1:45 PM
Tuesday, December 19	Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder	Adelaide Oval, Adelaide	1:45 PM
Wednesday, December 20	Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes	Perth Stadium, Perth	1:45 PM
Thursday, December 21	Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat	Docklands Stadium, Melbourne	1:45 PM
Friday, December 22	Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers	Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney	1:45 PM
Saturday, December 23	Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder	Lavington Sports Oval, Albury	10:00 AM
Saturday, December 23	Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades	Bellerive Oval, Hobart	1:45 PM
Tuesday, December 26	Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars	Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney	12:35 PM
Tuesday, December 26	Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades	Perth Stadium, Perth	3:45 PM
Wednesday, December 27	Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder	The Gabba, Brisbane	1:45 PM
Thursday, December 28	Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars	Bellerive Oval, Hobart	1:45 PM
Friday, December 29	Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers	Docklands Stadium, Melbourne	1:45 PM
Saturday, December 30	Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers	Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney	1:45 PM
Sunday, December 31	Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars	Adelaide Oval, Adelaide	1:45 PM
Monday, January 1	Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder	Bellerive Oval, Hobart	10:30 AM
Monday, January 1	Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers	The Gabba, Brisbane	1:45 PM
Tuesday, January 2	Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades	Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne	1:45 PM
Wednesday, January 3	Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat	International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour	12:35 PM
Wednesday, January 3	Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers	Perth Stadium, Perth	3:45 PM
Thursday, January 4	Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes	Docklands Stadium, Melbourne	1:45 PM
Friday, January 5	Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers	Adelaide Oval, Adelaide	1:45 PM
Saturday, January 6	Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers	Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne	1:45 PM
Sunday, January 7	Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes	The Gabba, Brisbane	1:45 PM
Monday, January 8	Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers	Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney	1:45 PM
Tuesday, January 9	Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes	Adelaide Oval, Adelaide	2:10 PM
Wednesday, January 10	Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers	The Gabba, Brisbane	2:10 PM
Thursday, January 11	Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers	Bellerive Oval, Hobart	1:45 PM
Friday, January 12	Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder	Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney	1:45 PM
Saturday, January 13	Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat	Perth Stadium, Perth	10:45 AM
Saturday, January 13	Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars	Docklands Stadium, Melbourne	2:00 PM
Sunday, January 14	Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers	Manuka Oval, Canberra	1:45 PM
Monday, January 15	Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes	Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne	1:45 PM
Tuesday, January 16	Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers	Perth Stadium, Perth	2:10 PM
Wednesday, January 17	Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades	Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney	1:45 PM
Friday, January 19	Qualifier	TBC	1:45 PM
Saturday, January 20	Knockout	TBC	1:45 PM
Monday, January 22	Challenger	TBC	1:45 PM
Wednesday, January 24	BBL 2023-24 final	TBC	1:45 PM

As the BBL 2023-24 unveils its new chapter, cricket aficionados can anticipate a season filled with excitement, innovation, and the electrifying atmosphere that has become synonymous with Australia’s premier T20 competition. Get ready to witness a cricketing spectacle like never before!