THE 2023/24 Big Bash League (BBL) season is just over halfway done, with 22 of a scheduled 40 home-and-away fixtures completed. Many teams will be hoping the new year brings a change in fortunes, including three stuck on one win each. Meanwhile, Brisbane Heat leads the way with an undefeated 4-0 record. Catch up on all the key numbers and big performances so far from BBL|13.
STANDINGS
1. Brisbane Heat (4-0) 10 points, 1.943 NRR
2. Sydney Sixers (3-1), 8 points, 0.167 NRR
3. Perth Scorchers (3-0), 7 points, 1.707 NRR
4. Melbourne Stars (3-3), 6 points, -1.466 NRR
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5. Hobart Hurricanes (2-3), 4 points, -0.235 NRR
6. Adelaide Strikers (1-3), 3 points, -0.278 NRR
7. Melbourne Renegades (1-4), 3 points, 0.389 NRR
8. Sydney Thunder (1-4), 3 points, -0.42 NRR
LEADING RUN SCORERS
Cameron Bancroft (Thunder) – 202 runs @ 33.66 | 124.69 SR | 74 HS | 50 x1
Matt Short (Strikers) – 201 runs @ 50.25 | 154.61 SR | 82 HS | 50 x3
Chris Lynn (Strikers) – 190 runs @ 63.33 | 172.72 SR | 83* HS | 50 x2
Aaron Hardie (Scorchers) – 182 runs @ 91.00 | 146.77 SR | 85* HS | 50 x2
Jake Fraser-McGurk (Renegades) – 175 runs @ 35.00 | 198.86 SR | 70 HS | 50 x2
TOP KNOCKS:
Colin Munro (Heat) – 99* (61) vs. Stars
Aaron Hardie (Scorchers) – 85* (45) vs. Hurricanes
Chris Lynn (Strikers) – 83* (42) vs. Stars
James Vince (Sixers) – 83 (55) vs. Stars
Matt Short (Strikers) – 82 (41) vs. Thunder
LEADING WICKET TAKERS
Daniel Sams (Thunder) – 11 wickets @ 14.54 | 9.41 economy | 5-30 BBI | 5W x1
Xavier Bartlett (Heat) – 9 wickets @ 11.11 | 7.14 economy | 3-29 BBI
Jason Behrendorff (Scorchers) – 8 wickets @ 9.50 | 6.33 economy | 4-25 BBI
Zaman Khan (Thunder) – 8 wickets @ 16.37 | 8.54 economy | 3-24 BBI
Jackson Bird (Sixers) – 8 wickets @ 18.12 | 8.05 economy | 2-19 BBI
BEST SPELLS:
Daniel Sams (Thunder) – 5-30 (4) vs. Heat
Jason Behrendorff (Scorchers) – 4-25 (4) vs. Hurricanes
Beau Webster (Stars) – 4-29 (4) vs. Thunder
Daniel Sams (Thunder) – 4-33 (4) vs. Stars
Tom Rogers (Renegades) – 3-18 (4) vs. Scorchers
FINALS STRUCTURE
The condensed nature of BBL|13’s regular season has translated to a new finals structure, which will include the four top-ranked teams. The top two clubs will earn double chances in a four-game finals format, first playing off in the ‘Qualifier’ for direct passage into the Final. Third and fourth will meet in the ‘Knockout’, with the winner to advance to the ‘Challenger’ and compete for the second decider spot.
The Qualifier: 1st vs. 2nd | January 19
The Knockout: 3rd vs. 4th | January 20
The Challenger: Qualifier Loser vs. Knockout Winner | January 22
The Final: Qualifier Winner vs. Challenger Winner | January 24
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