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BBL 2023-24: Schedules, Fixtures, Teams, and More

Nov. 10, 2023

The Big Bash League (BBL) 2023-24, Australia's premier domestic T20 cricket competition, is all set to set the cricketing world on fire. Scheduled to kick off from December 7, 2023, and run through until January 24, 2024, this is the 13th edition of the BBL, and it promises to be the most thrilling one yet. With eight powerhouse teams competing for the coveted BBL trophy, this season guarantees high-octane cricket action, top-class talent, and unforgettable moments that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. The BBL has grown into one of the most popular and competitive T20 leagues globally, attracting cricketing stars from around the world, as well as emerging talents from Australia. In this ultimate guide, we'll take you through all the essential information about the BBL 2023-24, from an overview of the tournament to the teams participating and the most anticipated fixtures. Get ready for a cricket extravaganza like no other, with Cricket API as your trusted companion for real-time updates and statistics. 🏏 For the complete BBL dataset package, check out Cricket API's BBL Package. Don't miss a single stat or update!

BBL 2023-24 Overview

The BBL 2023-24 season promises to deliver even more excitement and action on the cricket field. Here's what you need to know:
  • Duration: The BBL 2023-24 is scheduled to run from December 7, 2023, to January 24, 2024.
  • Participating Teams: Eight powerhouse teams will be battling it out for the coveted trophy. The teams include Brisbane Heat, Sydney Sixers, Sydney Thunder, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Melbourne Renegades, Adelaide Strikers, and Hobart Hurricanes.
  • Number of Matches this season: A total of 40 thrilling matches will be played throughout this BBL 2023-24 season.
  • Additional Matches: The season will also feature 4 additional matches, including the Qualifier, Knockout, Challenger, and Final match.
🏏 For comprehensive tournament data and insights, explore our Tournament API. Stay updated with in-depth information on the BBL 2023-24! Please note that this API is available as part of our comprehensive package.

Things to Look Out For

The BBL 2023-24 season introduces some notable changes to the format. The number of games has been reduced from 56 to 40. Each team will play only 10 regular season matches, compared to the previous 14. Moreover, teams will face three others in double-up matches. The finals format has also been adjusted, with only the top four teams advancing to the knockout stage. With these exciting changes, the BBL 2023-24 is set to provide fans with high-scoring matches, edge-of-the-seat finishes, and breathtaking moments. So, don't miss out on this cricket extravaganza.

BBL 2023-24 Teams

The eight powerhouse teams competing in BBL 2023-24 are:
  • Brisbane Heat
  • Melbourne Stars
  • Sydney Sixers
  • Melbourne Renegades
  • Adelaide Strikers
  • Perth Scorchers
  • Hobart Hurricanes
  • Sydney Thunder
👥 To dive deeper into each team's statistics and details, check out our Tournament Teams API. Get to know your favorite teams inside out! Please note that this API is available as part of our comprehensive package.

BBL 2023-24 Fixtures

The BBL 2023-24 schedule is jam-packed with thrilling matches. Here are the fixtures for December and January: 🏏 Interested in integrating these fixtures into your application? Check out our Tournament Fixtures API for easy access. Please note that this API is available as part of our comprehensive package.
Date Match Details Time (GMT) Time (IST) Venue
Dec 07 Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, 1st Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST The Gabba, Brisbane
Dec 08 Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, 2nd Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Dec 09 Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat, 3rd Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Dec 10 Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, 4th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Simonds Stadium, Geelong
Dec 11 Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, 5th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST North Tasmania Cricket Association Ground, Launceston
Dec 12 Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, 6th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Manuka Oval, Canberra
Dec 13 Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers, 7th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Dec 19 Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder, 8th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Dec 20 Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 9th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Perth Stadium, Perth
Dec 21 Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat, 10th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Dec 22 Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers, 11th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Dec 23 Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, 12th Match 04:30 AM GMT 10:00 AM IST Lavington Sports Oval, Albury
Dec 23 Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, 13th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Dec 26 Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, 14th Match 07:05 AM GMT 12:35 PM IST Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Dec 26 Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades, 15th Match 10:15 AM GMT 03:45 PM IST Perth Stadium, Perth
Dec 27 Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, 16th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST The Gabba, Brisbane
Dec 28 Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars, 17th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Dec 29 Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers, 18th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Dec 30 Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, 19th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Dec 31 Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, 20th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Jan 01 Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, 21st Match 05:00 AM GMT 10:30 AM IST Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Jan 01 Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers, 22nd Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST The Gabba, Brisbane
Jan 02 Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, 23rd Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Jan 03 Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, 24th Match 07:05 AM GMT 12:35 PM IST International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour
Jan 03 Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, 25th Match 10:15 AM GMT 03:45 PM IST Perth Stadium, Perth
Jan 04 Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes, 26th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Jan 05 Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers, 27th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Jan 06 Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, 28th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Jan 07 Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes, 29th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST The Gabba, Brisbane
Jan 08 Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, 30th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Jan 09 Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 31st Match 08:40 AM GMT 02:10 PM IST Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Jan 10 Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, 32nd Match 08:40 AM GMT 02:10 PM IST The Gabba, Brisbane
Jan 11 Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, 33rd Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Jan 12 Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, 34th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Jan 13 Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat, 35th Match 05:15 AM GMT 10:45 AM IST Perth Stadium, Perth
Jan 13 Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, 36th Match 08:30 AM GMT 02:00 PM IST Docklands Stadium, Melbourne
Jan 14 Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers, 37th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Manuka Oval, Canberra
Jan 15 Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, 38th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Jan 16 Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, 39th Match 08:40 AM GMT 02:10 PM IST Perth Stadium, Perth
Jan 17 Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, 40th Match 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney
Jan 19 TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST TBC, TBC
Jan 20 TBC vs TBC, Knockout 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST TBC, TBC
Jan 22 TBC vs TBC, Challenger 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST TBC, TBC
Jan 24 TBC vs TBC, Final 08:15 AM GMT 01:45 PM IST TBC, TBC
Now you have the timings in both GMT and IST for all the BBL 2023-24 fixtures. Enjoy the matches!

Where Can I Watch BBL 2023-24 Matches in India?

If you're in India and eager to catch the thrilling Big Bash League 2023-24 matches, you can do so on the Sony Sports Network. The matches are being broadcast live on the Sony Six and Sony Six HD channels, ensuring that Indian fans don't miss out on any of the action. So, get ready to enjoy the BBL extravaganza right from your home!

Big Bash League Winners and Runners List (2011– Present)

Let's kick things off by looking at the past champions and runners-up of the BBL.
Edition Year Winner Won By Runner Up
12th 2022-23 Perth Scorchers 5 wickets Brisbane Heat
11th 2021-22 Perth Scorchers 79 runs Sydney Sixers
10th 2020-21 Sydney Sixers 27 runs Perth Scorchers
9th 2019-20 Sydney Sixers 19 runs Melbourne Stars
8th 2018-19 Melbourne Renegades 13 runs Melbourne Stars
7th 2017-18 Adelaide Strikers 25 runs Hobart Hurricanes
6th 2016-17 Perth Scorchers 9 wickets Sydney Sixers
5th 2015-16 Sydney Thunder 3 wickets Melbourne Stars
4th 2014-15 Perth Scorchers 4 wickets Sydney Sixers
3rd 2013-14 Perth Scorchers 39 runs Hobart Hurricanes
2nd 2012-13 Brisbane Heat 34 runs Perth Scorchers
1st 2011-12 Sydney Sixers 7 wickets Perth Scorchers
This rich history provides a glimpse into the competitive spirit of the league.

BBL Winners List with Captain, Man of the Match, and Player of the Series

Let's also take a moment to appreciate the captains and star performers in each BBL-winning team:
SEASON WINNER CAPTAIN Player Of The Match Player Of The Series
2022-23 Perth Scorchers Ashton Turner Ashton Turner Matthew Short
2021-22 Perth Scorchers Ashton Turner Laurie Evans (Perth Scorchers) Ben McDermott (Hobart Hurricanes)
2020–21 Sydney Sixers Moises Henriques James Vince (Sydney Sixers) Josh Philippe (Sydney Sixers)
2019–20 Sydney Sixers Moises Henriques Josh Philippe (Sydney Sixers) Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars)
2018–19 Melbourne Renegades Aaron Finch Dan Christian (Melbourne Renegades) D'Arcy Short (Hobart Hurricanes)
2017–18 Adelaide Strikers Travis Head Jake Weatherald (Adelaide Strikers) D’Arcy Short (Hobart Hurricanes)
2016–17 Perth Scorchers Adam Voges Jhye Richardson (Perth Scorchers) Chris Lynn (Brisbane Heat)
2015–16 Sydney Thunder Michael Hussey Usman Khawaja (Sydney Thunder) Chris Lynn (Brisbane Heat)
2014–15 Perth Scorchers Adam Voges Shaun Marsh (Perth Scorchers) Jacques Kallis (Sydney Thunder)
2013–14 Perth Scorchers Simon Katich Brad Hogg (Perth Scorchers) Ben Dunk (Hobart Hurricanes)
2012–13 Brisbane Heat Chris Hartley Nathan Hauritz (Brisbane Heat) Aaron Finch (Melbourne Renegades)
2011–12 Sydney Sixers Steve Smith Moises Henriques (Sydney Sixers) David Hussey (Melbourne Stars)

Most Title Wins in Big Bash League

Now, let's acknowledge the teams that have tasted BBL glory multiple times:
BBL Team BBL Trophy BBL Winner Year
Perth Scorchers 5 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2021-22, 2022-23
Sydney Sixers 3 2011-12, 2019-20, 2020-21
Brisbane Heat 1 2012-13
Sydney Thunder 1 2015-16
Adelaide Strikers 1 2017-18
Melbourne Renegades 1 2018-19

Big Bash League 2023-24 Package

Here's what's included and why it's perfect for you:

What's in the Package?

  • Full Access to BBL 2023-24: Stay ahead in the game with real-time updates, statistics, and insights for every BBL match.
  • Auth API: Secure your access to BBL data with authentication features.
  • And More: Access match data, tournament details, player statistics, fantasy match points, and more.

Why Choose the BBL 2023-24 Package?

For Cricket Websites:
  • Keep your audience engaged with real-time updates and match statistics.
  • Attract a global audience with country-specific players and team data.
For Cricket Applications:
  • Enhance user experience with detailed match insights and statistics.
  • Boost user retention with features like match subscriptions and fantasy points.
For Fantasy Cricket Applications:
  • Calculate fantasy points with ease using our APIs.
  • Engage users with real-time fantasy match points and player updates.
For Gamification:
  • Highlight featured tournaments and matches to increase user participation.
  • Keep your audience hooked with match subscriptions and updates.

What’s included in BBL package?

1. Tournament Stats API

  • Most Runs: Get real-time data on the leading run-scorers of the BBL, helping fantasy cricket enthusiasts track player performance.
  • Wickets Tally: Stay updated with the bowlers taking the most wickets in the tournament. Useful for selecting bowlers in fantasy cricket teams.
  • Catches: Keep an eye on the fielders with the highest number of catches, a crucial factor in fantasy cricket and overall team performance.
  • Scores and Strike Rates (S/R): Access detailed statistics on players' scores and strike rates, aiding in making informed decisions for fantasy cricket.
Example: Suppose you're managing a fantasy cricket team, and you want to choose a batsman with the highest run total in the BBL. The Tournament Stats API will provide real-time data on the top run-scorer, helping you make the best selection for your team.

2. Tournament Featured Matches API

  • Highlighted Matches: Stay informed about featured or high-profile BBL matches that are expected to be particularly exciting or competitive. These matches often involve top-performing teams or rivalries.
  • Key Events: Access data on significant events within these featured matches, such as milestones, thrilling moments, and game-changing performances.
  • Pre-Match Insights: Get insights and analyses about the upcoming featured matches, helping you anticipate key strategies and player performance.
Example: If you're a fan or a fantasy cricket user looking for exciting BBL matches to follow, the Tournament Featured Matches API will highlight those games for you.

3. Match API - Example Scorecard

  • In-Depth Scorecard: Retrieve detailed scorecards for each BBL match, including batting and bowling statistics, partnerships, fall of wickets, and more.
  • Player Performance: Analyze the performance of individual players in a match, helping you assess their consistency and form for fantasy cricket.
  • Ball-by-Ball Data: Access ball-by-ball data to gain insights into each delivery's outcome, providing a comprehensive view of match progression.
Example: Let's say you're using a fantasy cricket app, and you want to review the scorecard of a recent BBL match to analyze player performance. The Match API's example scorecard will give you a detailed overview of the game. By utilizing these APIs, fantasy cricket applications and cricket enthusiasts can enhance their experience, make data-driven decisions, and create an engaged audience with the thrilling world of the Big Bash League.

Interesting Facts About the BBL:

  1. Global Popularity: The BBL ranks among the top 10 most attended sports leagues globally, captivating cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
  2. Perth Scorchers' Domination: The Perth Scorchers are the most successful franchise in BBL history, securing the championship multiple times.
  3. Changing Format: The BBL 2023-24 season introduces format changes, with fewer regular-season games and the top four teams progressing to the knockout stage.
  4. Youthful Impact: Noor Ahmad's BBL debut at 15 years, 350 days makes him the competition's youngest ever player, emphasizing the league's focus on young talent.
  5. Historical Moments: BBL has seen incredible records, including the highest team total and individual scores, keeping fans enthralled.

Conclusion:

Are you ready for the thrilling BBL 2023-24 season? As you gear up for a cricketing spectacle, remember that Roanuz Cricket API is here to provide you with fast, reliable cricket data. With our comprehensive API services, you can build exciting applications and services for cricket enthusiasts. Whether you're a developer looking to create a live score app, a cricket fantasy app, or even a conversational chatbot that engages users in meaningful cricket conversations, we've got you covered. Check out the Links Below What do we do at Roanuz Sports? We provide Fast, Reliable Cricket Data with which you can build: With Roanuz Cricket API, your cricket-related projects will be powered by real-time updates and in-depth statistics. So, as you immerse yourself in the BBL action, let our APIs enhance your cricket experience.