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BBL 2025/26 Kicks Off Sunday With Scorchers vs Sixers in Perth

Confirmed squads, fixtures, India broadcast plans set the stage for Babar Azam's Sixers debut.

Overview

  • The season runs from December 14 to January 25 with eight teams playing 40 league matches and a four-game finals window from January 20–25, with finals venues listed as TBC.
  • Perth Scorchers host Sydney Sixers at Perth Stadium on December 14 to open BBL 15.
  • Pakistan captain Babar Azam joins the Sixers for his first BBL stint, as squads also feature overseas names such as Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan.
  • Live coverage in India is set on the Star Sports Network with streaming on JioHotstar.
  • Pre-match analysis indicates Perth’s surface often suits chasing, with a projected winning total around 190–200 and a prediction that the team batting second has the edge.