Big Bash League fixtures revealed, featuring historic first for Sydney Sixers
This summer’s BBL fixtures have been unveiled, with three-time champions the Sydney Sixers set to compete at a historic venue for the first time.
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Fixtures for the 12th edition of the Big Bash League have been unveiled, with the historic North Sydney Oval scheduled to host its first BBL match this summer.
The popular T20 tournament will get underway on Tuesday, December 13, immediately after Australia’s day-night Test against the West Indies at Adelaide Oval, with a 56-game regular season plus five finals matches.
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The Adelaide Strikers will again host the traditional New Year’s Eve fixture, facing the Melbourne Stars at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, December 31, while the final will take place on Saturday, February 4.
Because of Cricket South Africa’s withdrawal from January’s three-match ODI series, Australia’s international stars will be available for the second half of the BBL.
However, Australian speedster Mitchell Starc has already revealed he has no interest in signing for a Big Bash franchise this season.
“The KFC BBL|12 season is setting up to have everything we love about the Big Bash – great players, full stadiums of home fans and the best nights of entertainment anywhere this summer,” general manager of Big Bash Leagues Alistair Dobson said in a statement.
“This schedule provides the platform for that, with a mix of world class stadiums and regional venues, opportunities for player participation and all the marquee games that our fans love.
“This, combined with other exciting developments in including the KFC BBL|12 Draft for overseas players, make us incredibly excited for the season ahead.”
Meanwhile, the Sydney Sixers will play their first BBL game at North Sydney Oval this summer, facing the Brisbane Heat at the suburban venue on Wednesday, January 4 — after day one of the New Year’s Test against South Africa.
“It’s just a really unique place to play cricket,” said Australian wicketkeeper and WBBL powerhouse Alyssa Healy, who scored a century against the Melbourne Stars at North Sydney Oval in November 2020.
“It’s good fun as a Sixers batter being able to take on the boundary, and traditionally there has been some high scoring games there.
“It’s a great ground to play at, but I think – just as importantly – it’s a great ground to watch cricket. The fans feel really close to the game which is really important.”
Chris Botherway, Acting Head of Sixers, said in a statement: “This season’s Big Bash League will give our Members and fans plenty of opportunities to cheer on their heroes in person.
“The SCG has provided the backdrop for many memorable moments in our Club’s history, while visiting the Coffs Coast allows us to give more people a taste of the fun, fast, family entertainment of a BBL game.
“This year’s schedule allows our players the opportunity to experience the magic of North Sydney Oval, a venue held in such high regard by our WBBL stars. Apart from being one of the city’s most picturesque cricket grounds it is renowned for producing exciting cricket.”
Albury’s Lavington Sports Ground and Cairns’ Cazalys Stadium will also host their maiden BBL games this season.
Big Bash League 2022/23 Fixtures
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 — Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars 7.15pm Manuka Oval
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 — Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers 7.15pm Adelaide Oval
Thursday, December 15, 2022 — Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades 7.15pm Cazalys Stadium (Cairns)
Friday, December 16, 2022 — Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes 5.05pm MCG
Friday, December 16, 2022 — Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers 8.15pm Sydney Showground Stadium
Saturday, December 17, 2022 — Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers 7.05pm Optus Stadium
Sunday, December 18, 2022 — Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder 7.15pm Marvel Stadium
Monday, December 19, 2022 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers 7.15pm University of Tasmania Stadium
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 — Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder 7.15pm Adelaide Oval
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 — Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat 7.15pm GMHBA Stadium
Thursday, December 22, 2022 — Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes 7.15pm SCG
Friday, December 23, 2022 — Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers 3.30pm CitiPower Centre
Friday, December 23, 2022 — Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers 3.30pm 7.00PM Gabba
Saturday, December 24, 2022 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades 3.30pm Blundstone Arena
Monday, December 26, 2022 — Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars 6.05pm SCG
Monday, December 26, 2022 — Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers 9.15pm Optus Stadium
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 — Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat 7.15pm Sydney Showground Stadium
Wednesday, December 28, 2022 — Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades 7.15pm SCG
Thursday, December 29, 2022 — Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder 6.05pm Metricon Stadium
Thursday, December 29, 2022 — Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars 9.15pm Optus Stadium
Friday, December 30, 2022 — Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers 6.30pm GMHBA Stadium
Saturday, December 31, 2022 — Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes 3.30pm Lavington Sports Ground (Albury)
Saturday, December 31, 2022 — Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars 7.00pm Adelaide Oval
Sunday, January 1, 2023 — Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers 1.40pm Marvel Stadium
Sunday, January 1, 2023 — Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers 7.15pm Gabba
Monday, January 2, 2023 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers 7.15pm Blundstone Arena
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 — Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades 7.15pm MCG
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 — Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat 6.05pm North Sydney Oval
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 — Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder 9.15pm Optus Stadium
Thursday, January 5, 2023 — Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes 7.15pm Adelaide Oval
Friday, January 6, 2023 — Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers 6.30pm MCG
Saturday, January 7, 2023 — Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes 6.05pm Marvel Stadium
Saturday, January 7, 2023 — Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat 9.15pm Optus Stadium
Sunday, January 8, 2023 — Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers 7.15pm Sydney Showground Stadium
Monday, January 9, 2023 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Stars 7.15pm Blundstone Arena
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 — Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades 7.40pm Adelaide Oval
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 — Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers 7.40pm Gabba
Thursday, January 12, 2023 — Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers 7.15pm MCG
Friday, January 13, 2023 — Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers 6.30pm Sydney Showground Stadium
Saturday, January 14, 2023 — Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat 4.00pm Adelaide Oval
Saturday, January 14, 2023 — Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars 7.30pm Marvel Stadium
Sunday, January 15, 2023 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder 1.40pm Blundstone Arena
Sunday, January 15, 2023 — Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers 7.15pm SCG
Monday, January 16, 2023 — Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat 7.15pm MCG
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 — Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers 7.15pm C.ex Coffs International Stadium
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 — Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes 7.40pm Optus Stadium
Thursday, January 19, 2023 — Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades 7.15pm Manuka Oval
Friday, January 20, 2023 — Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers 4.30pm Adelaide Oval
Friday, January 20, 2023 — Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes 8.00pm Gabba
Saturday, January 21, 2023 — Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder 7.05pm SCG
Sunday, January 22, 2023 — Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars 1.40pm Gabba
Sunday, January 22, 2023 — Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades 7.15pm Optus Stadium
Monday, January 23, 2023 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers 7.15pm Blundstone Arena
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 — Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers 7.15pm Marvel Stadium
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat 1.40pm University of Tasmania Stadium
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 — Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder 7.15pm MCG
Friday, January 27, 2023 — The Eliminator
Saturday, January 28, 2023 — The Qualifier
Sunday, January 29, 2023 — The Knockout
Thursday, February 2, 2023 — The Challenger
Saturday, February 4, 2023 — The Final
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