How to enjoy live cricket with fantasy game SuperCoach BBL

Take the thrills of Australia’s elite Twenty20 league to a new level by playing fantasy cricket for free. Find out how SuperCoach BBL makes being a cricket fan even more fun, and how to get started.

David Warner hits out for Sydney Thunder in the BBL. Picture: Getty Images)

Whether you’re in the stands or watching on TV, fantasy cricketis a fun, easy way to make the game even more exciting.

And SuperCoach BBL is the perfect platform to get started.

Cheer for players as they score points for your team for every run, wicket and catch – even dot balls count, so you can’t miss a delivery.

The best part is you can compete for great prizes and against your friends and family and other cricket fans in head-to-head competition.

The game is completely free to play and built around the excitement of Australia’s elite Big Bash League (BBL).

Select your own cricket squad with batters, bowlers, a wicketkeeper and even a 12th man, plus back-ups who can be called on if needed.

Players can be selected from any of eight BBL teams – Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder, featuring cricket’s biggest stars.

So you’ll have even more reasons to watch every game of the BBL season – and every player.

The game is easy to learn and there are tips available from experts on who to select and strategies you can use to score the most points.

There are many paths to success, so if you like batters who can blast a fast score or prefer bowlers who skittle the opposition in one devastating over, SuperCoach BBL is the game for you.

The game also includes live scoring for subscribers (optional), so you can track your team’s performance as the matches unfold.

There is never a dull moment when Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell is in your SuperCoach BBL team. Picture: Getty Images

Playing the role of coach and team manager with a fixed salary cap to spend, you’ll need a mix of A-graders and players with potential to improve. Spot a diamond in the rough and you’re on your way to SuperCoach success!

Making trades each week is part of the fun of fantasy sports. Who is your next star recruit?

SuperCoach BBL offers a cash prize every week, leading to the major season prize of $25,000 cash.

You can also download the SuperCoach app for iOS or Android. Once downloaded, navigate to the BBL section.

SuperCoach also has fantasy games for the National Basketball League (NBL), Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL).

To start playing fantasy cricket on SuperCoach BBL, visit supercoach.com.au/bbl

Originally published as How to enjoy live cricket with fantasy game SuperCoach BBL