The BBL teams for 2025 will always feature a mix of exciting talent, experienced players, and fresh faces battling for the title. The BBL was launched to offer fast, exciting cricket and became the world’s most famous and popular cricket league in a few years. Over the years, the BBL has helped to shape up national players who specialize in T20 and has become an important part of international cricket.
History of Big Bash League
The Big Bash League (BBL) is a top domestic T20 cricket tournament in Australia, which was officially established in 2011 by the Australian Cricket Board (ACB). Before the BBL, there was a smaller and less popular league competition, KFC Twenty20 Big Bash, which was replaced with city-based franchises with the new name Big Bash League, and became the most watched league globally. The BBL has a total of eight teams representing different cities across the country, the same as the Indian Premier League. The BBL teams face each other in a round-robin format and move on to the knockout round to decide the winner of the league.
BBL Teams Captain, Coaches, and Home Ground
The Australian Cricket Board recently released the BBL schedule for 2024-25. Here are the eight teams, along with their captains and coaches, for the upcoming 14th edition of the Big Bash League.
| Team | Home Ground | Captain | Coaches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Oval | Matthew Short | Tim Paine |
| Brisbane Heat | Brisbane Cricket Ground | Usman Khawaja | Johan Botha |
| Hobart Hurricanes | Blundstone Arena | Matthew Wade | Jeff Vaughan |
| Melbourne Renegades | Marvel Stadium | Will Sutherland | Cameron White |
| Melbourne Stars | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Glenn Maxwell | Peter Moores |
| Perth Scorchers | Perth Stadium | Ashton Turner | Adam Voges |
| Sydney Sixers | Sydney Cricket Ground | Moises Henriques | Greg Shipperd |
| Sydney Thunder | Sydney Showground Stadium | David Warner | Trevor Bayliss |
Related: IPL Teams 2025 | 10 Teams Updated List
BBL 2024-25 Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| BBL 2023-24 | 14th edition |
| Season Opener Venue | Perth Stadium |
| Total league matches | 40 |
| Total matches played | 44 |
| Final match day | January 27, 2024 |
| Total event duration | Six Weeks |
| Final match timing | 05:30 AM (Local Time) |
| Format | T20 |
| Total teams | 8 |
| Organiser | Cricket Australia |
| Defending champions | Brisbane Heat |
BBL Budget 2024-25
Let’s talk about the Big Bash League’s budget for each team, which is an important factor in shaping a strong and well-balanced BBL squad to compete in the tournament race. While the Australian Cricket Board does not reveal the exact budget figure, a salary cap is set for capped players, which limits the amount spent on each player’s contracts with local and international stars.
BBL Prize Money Breakdown 2024-25
The Big Bash League was the 3rd most successful league after the IPL and BPL in terms of popularity and huge prize money. The prize money for BBL 2025 increases each passing year for winners and runners. Here are the details of the prize money, which is a total of $890,000 for BBL teams winners, runners, and semifinalists.
Prize Money for BBL Winner: $450,000
Prize Money for BBL Runner-up: $220,000
Prize Money for Semifinalists: $80,000 (Each Team)
Prize Money for Fifth Team: $20,000
Big Bash League Winners (2011-2024)
Perth Scorchers is the most successful team in the Big Bash League, having won five titles since its start. On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars are the unluckiest BBL teams, having never won a single trophy in BBL history. Let’s take a deep look at the table below.
| Team | Winning Edition | Champion |
| Perth Scorchers | 2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2021–22, 2022–23 | 5 times |
| Sydney Sixers | 2011–12, 2019–20, 2020–21 | 3 times |
| Brisbane Heat | 2012–13, 2023–24 | 2 times |
| Melbourne Renegades | 2018–19 | 1 time |
| Adelaide Strikers | 2017–18 | 1 time |
| Sydney Thunder | 2015–16 | 1 time |
| Melbourne Stars | Never won | 0 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | Never won | 0 |
Related: IPL Winners and Runners List |2008 to 2024
Big Bash League Points Table 2025
Here is the important announcement for fans when BBL starts, from the first game to the tournament’s final match. We will update the points table based on the teams’ performance and ranking after the end of every match. This Big Bash ladder or points table will show you how the teams are performing and the exact ranking each time. Here’s how the Big Bash League ladder looks alike.
| Position | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
| 1 | Brisbane Heat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Sydney Strikers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Perth Scorchers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Adelaide Strikers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Hobart Hurricanes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Melbourne Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Melbourne Renegades | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Related: Pakistan Super League HBL PSL Points Table 2025
Where To Watch BBL Live 2024-25
The Australian Cricket Board has a deal between Seven Network and Foxtel as they are exiting media partners having broadcasting rights. You can also watch the BBL live across the world. Let’s disclose the details of the live broadcasting country-wise.
- Australia: Fox Sports and the Seven Network
- Indian: Sony TV network
- USA: Willow Tv
- UK: Willow Tv
- Canada: CBN and ATN Cricket Plus
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
- Pakistan: Ten Sports
- Europe: LIVE Now
- Caribbean: Sports Max
- South East Asia: Fox Sports Asia
Checkout: IPL Live Streaming 2025 | IPL Live Broadcasting Channels
What is BBL ladder?
The BBL ladder is a points table or standings of each team, which changes at the end of each match.
Is the Big Bash League in 2024 to 2025?
The BBL will start on 15 Dec 2024, and the final game will be on 27 Jan 2025.
What is the revenue of BBL?
The total revenue of BBL is INR 1910 crore, according to the latest update in March 2024.
Which country is famous for BBL?
Brazilian highly skilled surgeons are internationally recognized for their expertise in BBL procedures.
Which celebrity got a BBL?
Kim Kardashian made headlines when she underwent the BBL procedure in 2015.
