The BBL07 semi finals produced an outrageous upset and a thrilling final ball heart stopper to leave the cricketing world wanting more yet again. No one could have possibly predicted the dominance of the Hobart Hurricanes at Perth, who started the match as one of the biggest under dogs in BBL finals history. A 71 …
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BBL07 Semi Finals Preview
After the longest home and away campaign in the competitions history, the Big Bash Finals have finally arrived and we have two interesting contests ahead of us. Perth and Adelaide have been the two best performed sides of the season to date, but knock out cricket is a different ball game especially with so many …
BBL07 Round 10 Preview
Only two home and away games remain for BBL07 and as you would expect at this point of the season, the table is very close to being set. Perth, Adelaide, the Renegades and Hobart currently find themselves in the top four and only Brisbane can challenge those positions. The Heat need plenty to go their …
BBL07 Round 9 Preview
As we enter the final five games of the home and away rounds, the top four still has positions to be finalised which leaves at least six franchises alive. The Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers have already secured home semi-finals, but it is tight below those two. The fight for third and fourth is down …
BBL07 Round 8 (cont) Preview
As we enter the final rounds of the home and away fixture, there are still seven teams fighting for a top four berth. The Sydney Sixers are the big risers after two huge wins against the Stars and Brisbane consecutively, leaving the SCG based franchise just two points away from  fourth position. The Sixers looked …
BBL07 Round 8 Preview
The Perth Scorchers continue to set the pace in BBL07 after its victory against Adelaide saw the reigning premier jump a game clear on top of the table. Despite fielding nowhere near its best XI, the Scorcher’s just know how to win games of cricket through a will and determination to succeed. A third loss …
BBL07 Round 7 Preview
The last group of matches have produced some outstanding cricket and tight matches, highlighted the final ball finishes of the Heat vs Hurricanes and Thunder vs Scorchers encounters. Those results have been forgotten though in preference for an umpiring decision, one that has seemingly shocked the nation. Heat batsman Alex Ross was midway through a …
BBL07 Round 6 Preview
It has felt like any team could win on its day during BBL07, but there is a gap developing between the top four and the rest. All of Adelaide, the Renegades, Brisbane and Perth have won four or more games and while Hobart got back within two points with a win against the Sixers, the …
BBL7 Round 5 Preview
As we hit the half way mark of the home and away rounds during this group of matches, it is a tight competition with every team having lost at least one game. It is also that point of the competition where the ODI squad is released and we get a greater understanding of how the …
BBL7 Round 4 Preview
The Perth Scorchers continue to be the pace setters of BBL07 with four victories after a testing win against the battling Sydney Sixers. The Adelaide Strikers are the other undefeated team, notching up three wins mostly due to a bowling attack that is thriving in the shorter format of the game. Just when we thought …