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What is the Big Bash League?
The Big Bash League (BBL) is a major Twenty20 cricket league, and alongside the IPL , it’s one of the best in the world in terms of attendance. Taking place in Australia, it features the most talented cricket players from all over the globe. Teams in the Big Bash League compete every season in a double round-robin tournament and knockout finals stage for the glory of being crowned champions.
In this guide, you’ll learn what to expect when betting on the Big Bash League, including the different variety of cricket bets available, how to place bets and our top tips for the 2024/25 season.
History of the Big Bash League
From 2005 to 2011, Twenty20 Big Bash was the top-level domestic Twenty20 cricket league in Australia. It was contested between six Sheffield Shield state cricket teams: The Queensland Bulls, Western Warriors, Tasmanian Tigers, Southern Redbacks, New South Wales Blues and Victoria Bushrangers.
Although the Twenty20 Big Bash League was successful, it was replaced by the Big Bash League in 2011. Cricket Australia set up the new franchise-based Big Bash League to feature eight city-based teams. The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) was set up in 2015.
Over the years, a number of proposals to expand the league have been floated. In 2015, former Black Caps captain Stephen Fleming suggested expanding the BBL to include New Zealand-based teams. In 2018, it was reported that the Aussie Rules side Gold Coast Suns were interested in securing a BBL franchise if the league was to be expanded.
The very first season of the Big Bash League took place in 2011-12, and so far, six out of eight teams have won at least one title. The Perth Scorchers are the most successful team in BBL, with a total of five league wins, including two consecutive titles.
Who is Playing in the Big Bash League?
While there have been talks about expanding the Big Bash League, it still consists of eight teams for the 2024/25 season. Brisbane Heat are the current champions after winning the title in 2023/24.
Adelaide Strikers (1 title) – Won title in 2017/18
Brisbane Heat (2 titles, 1 wooden spoon) – Last title win in 2023/24
Hobart Hurricanes
Melbourne Renegades (1 title, 3 wooden spoons) – Last title win 2018/19
Melbourne Stars (2 wooden spoons)
Perth Scorchers (5 titles, 1 wooden spoon) – Last title win in 2022/23
Sydney Sixers (3 titles, 1 wooden spoon) – Last title win in 2020/21
Sydney Thunder (1 title, 5 wooden spoons) – Won title in 2015/16
Format & Schedule of the 2024–25 Big Bash League
BBL is a Twenty20 cricket league, following the same rules as the T20 World Cup . The competition follows a round-robin tournament between all eight teams. In total, there are 40 games over the regular season, followed by a finals series between the top four ranked teams.
During the regular season, each team plays a total of ten matches, playing three teams twice and four teams once. League position is decided by the number of points, with two points earned for each win and one point earned for a no result. If teams are tied on points, the net run rate is used to separate them.
For the finals series, 1st and 2nd-placed teams play in a qualifier match while 3rd and 4th-placed teams play in a knockout. The loser of the qualifier match then plays the winner of the knockout match, and the winner of that game will play the winner of the qualifier.
Here are some key dates for the upcoming season:
Draft: 1 September 2024
Opening game: 15 December 2024
End of the regular season: 19 January 2025
BBL Final: 27 January 2025
How to Bet on the Cricket & Cricket Bet Types
Betting on cricket is simple enough. Read our full betting guide for more information on how to get started. There are lots of betting options on all BBL games, and you just have to select a match to see all the available bets. Here are some explanations of what each bet type means:
Winner (incl. Super Over) – This is like a moneyline bet , where you simply select which team you think will win the match. This includes the Super Over tiebreak.
Team with top batter/bowler – This is self-explanatory. It’s simply a bet on which team you think will have the best-performing batter or bowler at the end of the game.
Total fours/sixes – This is an over/under bet on the total number of fours or sixes scored during the match. It doesn’t matter which team is scoring them, although you can also bet on the total fours or sixes for a particular team.
Most fours/sixes – Which team will score the most fours or the most sixes during the match?
Team with highest score at 1st dismissal – This is a bet on which team you think will have the highest score at the 1st dismissal. You can bet on either team or for the score to be tied.
Innings – While betting on the match result is most common, you can also bet on specific innings. For example, betting on the total number of fours during the 1st innings.
Overs – You can bet on specific overs too. For example, betting on the total number of sixes scored during over 1 in the 1st innings.
Props/specials – Player props and game props let you bet on outcomes that don’t affect the match result, such as the top batter total, total runouts and which team wins the coin toss.
Outrights – Long-term bets are also possible through outrights, which let you bet on the outcome of the season. For example, the BBL futures betting market lets you bet on the eventual winner of the BBL 2024/25 season.
Multibets – You can also combine multiple bets into one, increasing your odds and potential winnings. However, each of the selections in your multibet needs to win for your bet to be successful.
Live Stream Big Bash League & Live Cricket Betting
Pre-live and live betting markets are available on all Big Bash League games. To bet on a game live , simply log in and check the odds while it’s in progress. Live stats are available, and we offer free live streams too. Catch all the action as it happens and get a better understanding of what’s happening as you place bets and watch live cricket matches.
Big Bash LeagueBetting Odds & Payouts
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Cricket Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies
Here are some tips to help you make the most of your bets on the Big Bash League 2024/25 season:
Bet responsibly – Whenever you’re betting on cricket or any other sport at Stake, it’s important to stay within your limits. Our Stake Smart guidelines provide lots of useful advice on how to bet responsibly , helping you have more fun while spending less.
Check the stats – Cricket is a stat-focused sport, and there’s a lot of data out there that can guide your strategy and help you make your picks. Open any BBL game on Stake to see the head-to-head record and current form. During the game, live stats are also available, along with free live streams.
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