Big Bash League on Channel 7 and 7plus Sport fixture details – Ponting, Langer, Finch headline huge BBL summer.
On the eve of its 14th season, the Seven Network’s Big Bash League (BBL) commentary team is primed to bring fans an epic six-week long tournament of the world’s most exciting cricket competition.
BBL 14 will start with a bang on Sunday, 15 December, straight after Day Two of the Brisbane Test, with a blockbuster week of cricket featuring four nights of prime-time BBL action immediately after stumps at the Gabba, led by cricket’s most astute commentator, Ricky Ponting, live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.
On 12 days of the season, live and free BBL matches will follow stumps in Australia’s Test series, including two mega days featuring back-to-back BBL clashes on top of a full day’s play on Day One of the Boxing Day and Sydney Tests.
The home and away fixture concludes on Sunday, 19 January with a huge match at the MCG between the Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes.
The four-match finals series begins on Tuesday, 21 January, all in prime time, with the all-important Final scheduled for Monday, 27 January.
A procession of former on-field stars will also return to Seven’s BBL coverage as expert commentators (alongside Ponting, Langer and Finch) including Sunil Gavaskar, Greg Blewett, Matthew Hayden, Trent Copeland, Callum Ferguson, Damien Fleming, Brad Hodge and Simon Katich.
Leading Seven sport presenters James Brayshaw, Emma Freedman, Jason Richardson, Erin Holland, Andy Maher and Alister Nicholson will also return to Seven’s coverage.
Current stars Chris Green, Glenn Maxwell and Sam Billings will be regulars on Seven’s live and free BBL coverage, while 7NEWS sport reporters Theo Doropoulos and Anna Hay will feature in their local states.
Seven cricket commentator Aaron Finch said:
“Summer isn’t summer without the Big Bash, and this year’s competition will be huge.
“The BBL is in a league of its own. Nowhere else do you see such high energy from the players and fans alike, paired with world-class talent from all over the globe. It’s a unique spectacle and we absolutely love it.
“The best thing about BBL is the unpredictability of the season. Will the Heat go again and claim the victory two years in a row, or will we see the Sixers fight back after their disappointing loss in last year’s Final?” he said.
“Only time will tell, and we will have all the biggest and best moments live and free all summer long on Seven and 7plus Sport.”
Throughout the BBL 14, cricket fans will once again be treated to Seven’s The Spin, hosted by Lisa Sthalekar, Jason Richardson and Brad Hodge and some very special guests, every Thursday on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport.
Seven Network Head of Cricket, Joel Starcevic, said:
“Ahead of another epic season of Big Bash, Seven has put together an unbeatable commentary team, which welcomes former Renegades captain Aaron Finch alongside Australia’s biggest names in cricket.
“The world’s best cricket commentator, Ricky Ponting, will headline the action, calling the first four games of the season and setting the tone for a spectacular summer of cricket. He will be joined on night one in Perth by former Scorchers coach and 7Cricket expert, Justin Langer.
“Fans are in for a treat this summer, with Seven bringing back the Toyota Player Mic to bring viewers closer to the action on the field and showcase the personalities of the league’s biggest stars,”
– he said.
“This season, Seven will also introduce a brand-new BBL graphics package with a dynamic video game-inspired design that we know will resonate with viewers of all ages. Plus, the Power Surge has been a game-changer for the BBL and this year it’s going up a notch, with crowds playing a pivotal role in amplifying the excitement during the in-stadium activations.”
Seven Network Director of Sport, Chris Jones said:
“The Big Bash League is one of the most exciting sport properties globally, and we cannot wait to deliver 34 prime-time nights to all Australians live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport.
“This season, for the first time, viewers can tune into 7plus Sport during select games to hear an alternate commentary from cricket’s best comedians, The Grade Cricketer, for a more light-hearted look at the game we all love.
“The summer of cricket is off to a cracking start and we’re only just getting started. With the Women’s Ashes set to start on 12 January before culminating in an epic day/night Test at the MCG, there has truly never been a better summer on Seven and 7plus.”
With wall-to-wall coverage, 7plus Sport is the ultimate destination for BBL fans. With match replays on-demand, highlights from every BBL game, 20-minute minis, player interviews, exclusive content and more, viewers can tune into the 7plus Cricket Hub for 24/7 cricket content all summer long.
For all the latest cricket updates, breaking news stories, live scores, and replays, head to the 7NEWS.com.au match centre to stay connected to the action.
BBL 14
Starts Sunday, 15 December
Opening Match: Sunday, 15 December
Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars at Perth Stadium, 7.00pm AEDT live and free Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
Super Mega Day: Boxing Day, Thursday, 26 December
Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars at SCG, 6.00pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat at Perth Stadium, 9.10pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
Super Mega Day: Friday, 3 January
Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat at Coffs Harbour, 6.00pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder at Perth Stadium, 9.10pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
The Qualifier: Tuesday, 21 January, 7.00pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
The Knockout: Wednesday, 22 January, 7.00pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
The Challenger: Friday, 24 January, 7.00pm AEDT live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
The Final: Monday, 27 January 7.00pm AEDT, live and free on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Australia v India Test Series
Third Test: The Gabba, 14 – 18 December
Coverage starts at 10.30am AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport on all five days
Fourth Test: MCG, 26 – 30 December
Coverage starts at 9.30am AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport on all five days
Fifth Test: SCG, 3 – 7 January
Coverage starts at 9.30am AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport on all five days
Women’s Ashes Series
Begins 12 January – Australia v England
Women’s Ashes ODI Game One: Sunday, 12 January Coverage starts at 10.00am on Channel 7, 7two and 7plus Sport
Women’s Ashes ODI Game Two: Tuesday, 14 January Coverage starts at 10.00am on Channel 7, 7two and 7plus Sport
Women’s Ashes ODI Game Three: Friday, 17 January Coverage starts at 10.00am on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
Women’s Ashes T2OI Game One: Monday, 20 January Coverage starts at 7.00pm AEDT on 7mate and 7plus Sport
Women’s Ashes T2OI Game Two: Thursday, 23 January Coverage starts at 7.00pm AEDT on 7mate and 7plus Sport
Women’s Ashes T2OI Game Three: Saturday, 25 January
Coverage starts at 7.00pm AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
Women’s Ashes Test Day One: Thursday, 30 January
Coverage starts at 2.30pm AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
Women’s Ashes Test Day Two: Friday, 31 January
Coverage starts at 2.30pm AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
Women’s Ashes Test Day Three: Saturday, 1 February
Coverage starts at 2.30pm AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
Women’s Ashes Test Day Four: Sunday, 2 February
Coverage starts at 2.30pm AEDT on Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport
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