WBBL|07: Here are the top-10 players in the upcoming WBBL season
They won plenty of hearts with their bold showing against the Aussies, now a handful of Indian players will bring their talents to the WBBL. See which ones made the top 10 players list?
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She became Australia’s most capped international women’s cricketer in the recent series against India but Ellyse Perry can’t get a nod as one of the top 10 players in this year’s WBBL.
Two days out from the start of WBBL 7, News Corp has selected the competition’s top 10, a list that is sure to raise plenty of debate.
Even without outstanding England players the likes of Nat Sciver, Katherine Brunt and Heather Knight, who will not play WBBL this season due to national commitments, it’s tough to find a place for some of the best players in the game.
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Like Perry, Indian Smriti Mandhana has missed out despite an outstanding showing in the recent multi-format series against Australia.
Mandhana, who will turn out for defending champions Sydney Thunder, missed out, along with Poonam Yadav (Brisbane Heat), Richa Gosh (Hobart Hurricanes), Harmanpreet Kaur (Melbourne Renegades) and Deepti Sharma (Thunder).
They weren’t the only internationals to go without a gong.
Adelaide Strikers leader Suzie Bates just missed a spot, while South African matchwinners Marizanne Kapp (Perth Scorchers) and Dane van Niekerk (Adelaide Strikers) also fall outside of our top 10.
It’s not just the internationals that missed out. Despite helping Australia to a win over India in the multi-format competition in Queensland, Perry, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham, Ash Gardner, Sophie Molineux and Annabel Sutherland are among the big names to have missed out.
Sophie Devine (Scorchers)
WBBL 06 record
Batting - Runs: 460; Highest score: 103; Average: 51.11; Strike rate: 126.37
Bowling - Wickets: 6; Best: 2-12; Economy: 7.29
The star Kiwi all-rounder won her second consecutive league MVP award last season after leading the Scorchers to the semi-finals. Outstanding at the top of the order in combination with Beth Mooney, while she chipped in with wickets at key times. Captaincy cannot be underestimated either.
Shafali Verma (Sixers)
T20 International record
Batting - Matches: 28; Runs: 687; Highest score: 73; Average: 25.44; Strike rate: 142.53
Verma was one of the standouts in the recent series between Australia and India, especially in the shorter forms, where she dominated with the bat. The No.2 ranked batter in international T20 cricket, the opener is an excitement machine and will attack opposition bowlers regardless of reputation.
Meg Lanning (Stars)
WBBL 06 record
Batting - Runs: 493; Highest score: 77; Average: 41.08; Strike rate: 127.72
Lanning had an average series against India by her high standards and will be looking for a big WBBL series - especially after being dismissed hit wicket in the final T20 international. Ahead of the Ashes series, expect the Aussie captain to take out her frustration on opposition bowlers. After just missing out on the title following a dominant season last year, the Stars will also be determined to shoot for the top prize this season.
Beth Mooney (Scorchers)
WBBL 06 record
Batting - Runs: 551; Highest score: 75; Average: 55.10; Strike rate: 117.74
Currently the No.1 T20 batter in the world, Mooney is in rare form and is set to power the Scorchers’ title tilt, in tandem with Devine, the No.1 ranked all-rounder in world cricket. With the ability to both dominate bowlers and anchor an innings, Mooney is able to shift her game to suit the conditions. Time behind the stumps in the WBBL will also be a boon ahead of the Ashes.
Mignon du Preez (Hurricanes)
WBBL 06 record
Batting - Runs: 380; Highest score: 61; Average: 31.67; Strike rate: 122.58
In one of the biggest moves of the off-season, the Hobart Hurricanes snared the signature of South African international du Preez, in a move that could help them become a force in the competition. Her experience and leadership will be invaluable, while with the bat, the 32-year-old can dominate opponents, having scored more than 50 boundaries in last year’s tournament.
Alyssa Healy (Sixers)
WBBL 06 record
Batting - Runs: 402; Highest score: 111; Average: 33.50; Strike rate: 161.45
Healy’s not the type to die wondering and will attack the bowling from the word go, especially opening in tandem with Shafali Verma. Was solid without being spectacular in the recent India series and will want some time at the crease under her belt in the lead-up to the Ashes. Always reliable behind the stumps and chirpy in live commentary, remains one of the characters as well as stars of the league.
Jess Jonassen (Heat)
WBBL 06 record
Bowling - Wickets: 17; Best: 4-28; Economy: 6.52
Batting - Runs: 231; Highest score: 35; Average: 19.25; Strike rate: 111.06
Jonassen missed the recent series against India with a leg injury and will be keen to bounce back in the WBBL to press her case for a spot in the Ashes series. A former world T20 No.1 ranked bowler, Jonassen bamboozles batters with her left-arm orthodox spin and will be keen to lead the Heat back to the top of the pops after taking the side to the semis in her first year as captain last season.
Jemimah Rodrigues (Renegades)
T20 International record
Batting - Matches: 50; Runs: 1055; Highest score: 72; Average: 27.05; Strike rate: 110.70
Exciting Indian batter Rodrigues is an outstanding pick-up for the Renegades, who will benefit from her wealth of international experience and current form. While she did not play the Test match in the recent multi-format series against Australia, Rodrigues was in stellar form in the ODIs and T20s and is coming off a standout series in The Hundred, where she finished se
cond in the batting standings.
Tahlia McGrath (Strikers)
Bowling - Wickets: 10; Best: 2-168; Economy: 6.97
Batting - Runs: 227; Highest score: 52; Average: 16.21; Strike rate: 82.25
McGrath only made her international T20 debut just over a week ago but heads into the WBBL on a high after being named tournament MVP following the Australia-India multi-format series.
Generally regarded as a bowling all-rounder, it was McGrath’s batting that saved Australia in both the ODI and T20 formats and she needs to be as reliable for the Strikers this season.
Sammy-Jo Johnson (Thunder)
WBBL 06 record
Bowling - Wickets: 22; Best: 4-26; Economy: 6.63
Batting - Runs: 108; Highest score: 30; Average: 9.82; Strike rate: 113.68
One of only two players in the top 10 not currently involved in their national team, Johnson is a power player regardless, both with the bat and ball. Was instrumental in the Thunder’s final win over the Melbourne Stars last season, taking the key wicket of Mignon du Preez and continued her form in The Hundred, finishing second in the bowling standings. Handy with the bat as a lower-order player as well.
Women’s cricket hits rivals for six with $1.2m splurge
At the same time other sports have cancelled their women’s competitions, blaming the pandemic, cricket has injected another $1.2 million into the pockets of its female stars.
WBBL players will receive a 14 per cent increase ahead of the new season kicking off on Thursday, while WNCL 50-over players get a raise of 22 per cent under a joint initiative from Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers Association.
ACA chief executive Todd Greenberg’s former sport of rugby league pulled the pin on its women’s competition at the 11th hour this year, and Greenberg is adamant cricket should be praised for prioritising the continued investment it has made into making the women’s game a fully professional career option for young girls.
“I am particularly pleased given some other sports have not been able to even get their female based competitions underway. Some of those have been postponed, some others have been cancelled completely,” Greenberg told News Corp.
“And while all that is going on, cricket has really prioritised its female players alongside its male players to ensure that, not only the schedule is played as agreed, but we have additional resources being applied and additional remuneration.
“Cricket is demonstrating a really long-term approach and that’s a really good sign for the sport.”
Greenberg lauded the working relationship between his players’ body and Cricket Australia to make the new pay boost possible in a further sign wounds have healed after the infamous pay war from four years ago.
The ACA boss said the reason the WBBL has become a successful brand rating on par with some men’s sports on national television was due to cricket’s trust in it as a product.
“Coming from another sport into this sport, what I’d say is cricket as a sport has demonstrated a really long-term strategic approach to female elite cricket … some sports sit around and wait for commercial partners to join and then use that revenue to invest.
“But cricket, some time ago, invested heavily and strategically in the players, developed those pathways and provided an investment into the resources, all on the basis that they trusted they’d be returned long-term,” said Greenberg.
“Not just commercial growth but participation growth. And that’s what cricket is seeing now. Even in turbulent times, cricket sees investment into its female cricketers as not only the right thing to do but a smart strategic thing to do for the sport.”
Despite being the leaders in women’s sport in the country, Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley said there’s still a pay gap the game wants to continue to address.
In the latest injection of $800,000 into the WNCL payments and $400,000 into WBBL payments, the median WBBL salary now comes up to around $25,000.
Cricket knows the job is far from done.
“The WBBL is by far and away the No.1 women’s T20 competition in the world. We’re very committed to driving for equality and equity in all facets,” said Hockley.
“We’ve recognised that while we’re ahead of other sports by some significant margin, there’s still a real gap we wanted to address.”
Ultimate Preview: WBBL’s biggest questions answered
- Mel Jones
The WBBL season is almost upon us, but the big questions need to be answered.
Can the Sydney Thunder go back to back? Which new talents will take the competition by storm this year?
And
Fox Cricket expert, and former Australian star, Mel Jones runs her eye over all eight WBBL sides.
Adelaide Strikers
2020 Result: Sixth
Emerging talent:Maddie Penna
Showed signs last year that she is one of those all-round talents. Has the ability to be a power-hitter in the middle order and is more than handy with her leg spin as well, offering that all-round capability.
Brisbane Heat
2020 Result: Semi-finals
Emerging talent: Georgia Voll
Queensland seem to keep producing clean-hitting power batters and it’s just awesome to watch. Watching Voll in the middle is like seeing a mix between Grace Harris and Laura Kimmince.
Star power:Jess Jonassen
With a year under her belt as captain – a big step up for her after the loss of Beth Mooney – Jonassen’s ability to feel more comfortable in the role will allow her to play her natural game and be more confident in making decisions around putting herself on to bowl and perform with the bat.
Hobart Hurricanes
2020 Result: Eighth
Emerging talent: Amy Smith
Smith had senior domestic and international players bamboozled last year with her leg spin. A big challenge to step up in her second year when she will be scrutinised a lot more by opposition line-ups.
Star power: Mignon du Preez and Molly Strano
The Hurricanes have missed having a senior player who knows how to get teams over the line and win games. In du Preez and Strano, they have it with bat and ball now and have filled a massive gap with two world-class players.
Melbourne Renegades
2020 Result: Seventh
Emerging talent: Ella Hayward
A great off spinner, Hayward is unafraid to give the ball a good rev and have shape in the air rather than continually dart the ball into the batters. Bagged some big wickets last year and should be an asset for the Renegades.
Star power: Georgia Wareham
The leggie can cause plenty of worries for opposing batters but Wareham wears the tag of all-rounder, so expect her to play some nice cameos in the middle order.
Melbourne Stars
2020 Result: Runners-up
Emerging talent: Sophie Day
Day is a smart player and her left-arm orthodox spin is a great option for the Stars whether she’s employed to contain the opposition or toss the ball up to go for wickets.
Star power: Meg Lanning
She did everything right last season bar actually winning the WBBL title A challenge ahead this season with no Katherine Brunt or Nat Sciver in the side but it’s almost regardless of the team she’s playing in, she’ll open the batting, set the tone and score a truckload of runs.
Perth Scorchers
2020 Result: Semi-finals
Emerging talent: Taneale Peschel
Brilliant last year with her seam bowling, the challenge for Peschel is to back that up again. Being able to pick the brain of teammate Marizanne Kapp sets Peschel up for another good season.
Star power:Sophie Devine
Leading up to a home World Cup, Devine will be aiming for a strong WBBL campaign to carry her form through. Having taken time out for her mental health this season, Devine will return fresh and ready to head into a busy six months.
Sydney Sixers
2020 Result: Fifth
Emerging talent:Hayley Silver-Holmes
Silver-Homes has been around the squad now for several years and while she has not always played a leading hand, the cricketing knowledge she’s been able to soak up in a team of champions has been invaluable.
Star power: Ash Gardner
In a team full of big names, look to offspinner Gardner to step up with both bat and ball as the Sixers look to push back into the finals for the first time in three years.
Sydney Thunder
2020 Result: Champions
Emerging talent:Hannah Darlington
Darlington’s bowling really stood up at the death last season but as teams research the seam bowling all-rounder she will need to respond to the pressure. After winning a place in the Australian squad there’s expectation around Darlington to perform and how she handles that will be key.
Star power: Sammy-Jo Johnson
Every summer, the quick seems to find new ways to get the job done against quality opponents. In the absence of English captain Heather Knight, Johnson will look to step up with the bat as well to contribute as the ultimate team player.
Best rookies
Phoebe Litchfield (Thunder)
Georgia Voll (Heat)
Darcy Browne (Strikers)
Stella Campbell (Sixers)
Rachel Trenaman (Hurricanes)
Best power hitters
Sophie Devine (Scorchers)
Laura Kimmince(Heat)
Sammy-Jo Johnson (Thunder)
Ashleigh Gardner (Sixers)
Lizelle Lee (Renegades)
Best clutch bowlers
Hannah Darlington (Thunder)
Megan Schutt (Strikers)
Marizanne Kapp (Scorchers)
Jessica Jonassen (Heat)
Nicola Carey (Hurricanes)
FULL WBBL SCHEDULE REVEALED
By Liz Walsh
For the first time in Women’s Big Bash League history, all 59 matches of the quick-fire competition, which starts in Hobart on October 14, will be televised on Foxtel.
The Foxtel deal was announced alongside Cricket Australia unveiling its revised fixture for the seventh iteration of the WBBL, with games to be played in South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia following a two-week opening stint in Tasmania.
Despite Covid-19 border closures and complications, this year’s WBBL will be played in full.
General manager of the Big Bash Leagues, Alistair Dobson, said the announcement reinforced Australian Cricket’s commitment to making cricket the leading sport for women and girls.
“Today’s announcement of a revised full Weber WBBL|07 schedule reaffirms Australian Cricket’s commitment to the women’s game,” he said.
“The Weber WBBL is Australia’s highest rating sporting league for women and the world’s best cricket league for women.
“We owe it to our players and loyal fans to deliver a full schedule, and today’s announcement further strengthens this.”
Dobson said the ability to play out a full season of the WBBL had been made possible by the dedication of the league’s eight clubs and the players themselves, as well as broadcasters, partners, governments and venues.
He said changes to the fixture – including that no regular games would be played in either New South Wales or Victoria – had been made in response to state border restrictions, public health conditions and their related impacts.
The changes will allow the league and clubs to continue to prioritise the health and safety of fans, the wider community, players, match officials and staff.
“Once again this season we need to remain nimble and agile to deliver a full Weber WBBL season,” Dobson said.
“We are grateful to our clubs, broadcast partners, players, commercial partners, venues and governments for their co-operation, understanding and flexibility as we strive to deliver another fantastic season.”
Dobson also applauded that for the first time in WBBL history, all 59 games would be televised, saying that the strong broadcast footprint reinforces the ambition of the League and clubs to continue growing the competition despite the challenges of the pandemic.
In WBBL|01 only 10 matches were televised, followed by 12 in WBBL|02 and WBBL|03, 23 in WBBL|04 and WBBL|05 and 36 last season.
This season, Channel 7 will broadcast 24 matches live, with all 59 games on Foxtel and Kayo, in addition to coverage on ABC Radio and cricket.com.au.
“To also announce a landmark broadcast footprint is amazing,” he said.
“Fans can now watch every Weber WBBL|07 game on TV, ensuring that our passionate supporters will have access to world-class cricket despite the challenges of the pandemic.
“The support of Seven and Foxtel to make this happen further demonstrates their commitment to the Weber WBBL and the women’s game.”
Dobson said he was thinking of all the fans in NSW and Victoria who wouldn’t be able to attend games.
“We are thinking of all our fans in those states as they continue navigating the challenges of lockdowns and hope they enjoy tuning into the broadcast on Seven, Foxtel, Kayo, ABC Radio or cricket.com.au.”
WEBER WBBL|07 SCHEDULE
Oct 14: Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars, Blundstone Arena, 7:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 16: Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes, Blundstone Arena, 3:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 16: Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers, Blundstone Arena, 7:05pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 17: Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat, Blundstone Arena, 10:15am AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 17: Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers, Blundstone Arena, 1:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 19: Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes, Blundstone Arena, 1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 19: Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers, Blundstone Arena, 4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 20: Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers, Blundstone Arena, 1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 20: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers, Blundstone Arena, 4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 23: Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers, University of Tasmania Stadium, 3:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 23: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades, University of Tasmania Stadium, 7:05pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 23: Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes, Invermay Park, 10:15am AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 23: Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat, Invermay Park, 2:00pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 24: Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades, University of Tasmania Stadium, 1:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 24: Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder, University of Tasmania Stadium, 5:15pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 24: Adelaide Strikers v Brisbane Heat, Invermay Park, 10:15am AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 26: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder, University of Tasmania Stadium, 1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 26: Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat, University of Tasmania Stadium, 4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 27: Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades, University of Tasmania Stadium, 1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 27: Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Stars, University of Tasmania Stadium, 4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 30: Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars, University of Tasmania Stadium, 4:05pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 30: Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes, University of Tasmania Stadium 7:30pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 30: Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Sixers, Lilac Hill, 10:25am AWST/1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 30: Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers, Lilac Hill, 1:50pm AWST/4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 31: Sydney Thunder v Hobart Hurricanes, University of Tasmania Stadium, 10:15am AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 31: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars, University of Tasmania Stadium, 1:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Oct 31: Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Renegades, Lilac Hill, 10:25am AWST/1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Oct 31: Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers, Lilac Hill, 1:50pm AWST/4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 3: Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes, WACA Ground, 10:25am AWST/1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 3: Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers, WACA Ground, 1:50pm AWST/4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 6: Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat, Karen Rolton Oval, 9:45am ACDT/10:15 AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 6: Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers, Karen Rolton Oval, 1:10pm ACDT/1:40pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 6: Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes, WACA Ground, 1:50pm AWST/4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 7: Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat, Adelaide Oval, 9:45am ACDT/10:15am AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 7: Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades, Adelaide Oval, 1:10pm ACDT/1:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 7: Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers, WACA Ground, 1:50pm AWST/4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 9: Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat, Karen Rolton Oval, 2:05pm ACDT/2:35pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 9: Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder, Karen Rolton Oval, 5:30pm ACDT/6:00pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 10: Melbourne Stars v Perth Scorchers, Karen Rolton Oval, 12:55pm ACDT/1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 10: Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers, Karen Rolton Oval, 4:20pm ACDT/4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 11: Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers, Karen Rolton Oval, 12:55pm ACDT/1:25pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 11: Melbourne Renegades v Melbourne Stars, Karen Rolton Oval, 4:20pm ACDT/4:50pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 13: Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 2:40pm AEST/3:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 13: Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 6:05pm AEST/7:05pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 14: Brisbane Heat v Adelaide Strikers, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 9:15am AEST/10:15am AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 14: Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 12:40pm AEST/1:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 17: Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers, Karen Rolton Oval, 3:10pm ACDT/3:40pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 17: Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 6:05pm AEST/7:05pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 19: Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Renegades, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 2:40pm AEST/3:40pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 19: Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 6:05pm AEST/7:05pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 20: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Oval, 9:45am ACDT/10:15am AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 20: Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers, Adelaide Oval, 1:10pm ACDT/1:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 20: Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 2:40pm AEST/3:40pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 20: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades, Great Barrier Reef Arena, 6:05pm AEST/7:05pm AEDT, Foxtel/Kayo/cricket.com.au
Nov 21: Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers, Adelaide Oval, 9:45am ACDT/10:15am AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Nov 21: Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Oval, 1:10pm ACDT/1:40pm AEDT, Seven/Foxtel/Kayo
Finals series: November 24, 25 and 27, teams and venues TBC
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