The Big Bash League is Australia’s premier franchise T20 tournament, with eight teams competing for the title each year. BBL matches are played in Australia during the summer, from December to February.
The Big Bash League comprises eight city-based franchises, with each team featuring a combination of local and international players. Perth Scorchers are the most successful team in the league’s history.
Please take a look at this article to explore the eight teams in the Big Bash League, including their titles, players, and management details.
Big Bash League – Overview
Let’s take a look at the eight Big Bash League teams and their squads here.
| Tournament | Big Bash League |
| Administrator | Cricket Australia |
| Format | Twenty20 |
| Inaugural edition | 2011/12 |
| Recent edition | 2024/25 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Current champion | Hobart Hurricanes |
| Most successful team | Perth Scorchers (5 titles) |
Big Bash League – All 8 Teams
The eight teams participating in the Big Bash League are franchise teams representing various cities across Australia.
1. Adelaide Strikers
Adelaide Strikers are a franchise T20 team from the city of Adelaide, playing their home matches at the Adelaide Oval.
They were crowned champions only once in the history of the Big Bash League, and they won their only title in the BBL 2017/18 edition.
Adelaide Strikers had a disappointing campaign in the most recent BBL edition. They are looking to regain momentum and have added more firepower to their roster ahead of the new BBL season, starting in December 2025.
Squad
Hasan Ali, Cameron Boyce, Jordan Buckingham, Alex Carey, Thomas Kelly, Harry Nielson, Jamie Overton, Lloyd Pope, Alex Ross, Jason Sangha, Matt Short, Henry Thornton, Luke Wood
2. Brisbane Heat
Brisbane Heat, two-time BBL winners (2012/13 & 2023/24), are a franchise team from Queensland. The Gabba is their home ground.
Brisbane Heat finished 7th in the 2024/25 edition of the BBL. They ended the season with a disappointing performance. But they have an experienced squad, and the latest additions will boost their chances for the upcoming BBL season.
Squad
Shaheen Shah Afridi, Tom Alsop, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Lachlan Hearne, Spencer Johnson, Usman Khawaja, Matt Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Callum Vidler, Hugh Weibgen, Jack Wildermuth
3. Hobart Hurricanes
The defending champions, Hobart Hurricanes, are all set to defend their title ahead of the BBL 15.
Hurricanes usually play their home matches in two different venues. The majority of their home matches are played at the Ninja Stadium in Hobart, and some matches are played at the University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston.
Hobart Hurricanes retained most of their players from their title-winning squad. The squad is well-mixed, featuring a variety of talents.
Squad
Rehan Ahmed, Iain Carlisle, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Rishad Hossain, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster, Mac Wright.
4. Melbourne Renegades
Melbourne Renegades are located in Melbourne and are one of the two franchise teams that represent the city.
Renegades are looking forward to the new edition of the BBL and overcoming the struggles from their previous season. Mohammed Rizwan and Jason Behrendorff’s addition to the squad is a big boost for the team.
Squad
Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Brendan Doggett, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan, Nathan Lyon, Fergus O’Neill, Ollie Peake, Mohammad Rizwan, Tom Rogers, Tim Seifert, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa
5. Melbourne Stars
Melbourne Stars are the only team who have ever won a Big Bash League title. They are eager to break the shackles and win their first-ever title in the 2025/26 BBL edition.
Stars retained most of their star players and signed Liam Hatcher and Mitch Swepson for the new season. The presence of Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis will bring experience to the side.
Squad
Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Tom Curran, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Haris Rauf, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Mark Steketee, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Swepson, Liam Hatcher
6. Perth Scorchers
The Perth Scorchers, the most successful team in BBL history, are aiming to bounce back and reclaim the title after a disappointing fifth-place finish last season.
Despite a strong squad, they missed the playoffs in the most recent 2025 Season of the Big Bash League. However, with a balanced mix of experienced players and exciting young talent, the Scorchers are well-prepared to mount a serious title challenge this season.
Squad
Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Laurie Evans, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Bryce Jackson, Matthew Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Lance Morris, Joel Paris, David Payne, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner.
7. Sydney Sixers
The Sydney Sixers have won three Big Bash League titles to date and are the second most successful team in BBL history.
The Sixers had a great outing in the 2024/25 BBL season, finishing in second position. Steve Smith and Babar Azam are part of their squad for the BBL 15 edition, which makes them the best batting unit ahead of the new campaign.
Squad
Sean Abbott, Babar Azam, Jafer Chohan, Sam Curran, Joel Davis, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Todd Murphy, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Jordan Silk, Steve Smith
8. Sydney Thunder
Sydney Thunder, the 2015/16 winner, once again came close to their second title last season. However, they ended as runners-up after losing to Hobart Hurricanes in the final.
Sydney Thunder performed consistently during the 2024/25 BBL season. With David Warner as their leader, they played solid cricket. The squad is prepared for the next challenge and is targeting the title.
Squad
Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Shadab Khan, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner
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Conclusion: The Big Bash League 2025/26 is set to start on December 14!
The Big Bash League’s 15th edition is all set to start from December 14th, and teams are getting ready for the exciting season.
All eight teams in the BBL have either added or released players and are now ready to challenge for the title with a well-structured squad. The defending champions, the Hobart Hurricanes, are looking to defend their title, while others are poised to challenge them as well.
We are in for a treat as the new Big Bash League season is set to unfold from 14th December 2025.
