Player Rivalries To Look Forward in BBL 2024-25

The new season of the Big Bash League is about to go on the floors and things are getting exciting in Australian domestic cricket. Big Bash League season 14 will be a mixture of new faces and experienced cricketers. The match predictions are available for the same.

In 14 years of the Big Bash League, the league has seen some of the best T20 action. With some of the best players from across the world, the league has built momentum over the years. It is slowly becoming one of the biggest T20 cricket leagues in the world.

BBL 2024-25 will go on the floor with some major changes in the squad which have recently taken place. However, one thing remains the same, the rivals will be recognised among the players who are part of the league.

In this article, we have covered a list of player rivalries which will be the centre of attention during the whole season.

1) Xavier Bartlett vs Matthew Short (Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers)

Brisbane Heat won the BBL 2023-24 trophy by defeating Sydney Sixers in the final match. However, on the road to their finals, Xavier Bartlett was the primary contributor and he was the leading wicket-taker in the previous edition of the league.

On the other hand, Matthew Short, who was the leading scorer in the previous edition will be motivated to continue his rhythm this year as well. Short, who took Adelaide Strikers to the playoffs, failed to help the team reach the finals but his credentials are strong it will be interesting to see how he performs this year.

2) Lockie Ferguson vs Steve Smith (Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers)

Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers has always been the biggest rivalry in the Big Bash League. However, this year the rivalry will get more intense as two of the biggest international cricket stars will be part of the league. New Zealand’s ferocious pacer Lockie Ferguson will be playing against Australia’s star batter Steve Smith. The two have locked horns multiple times in international cricket but it will be interesting to see how these two face each other in the BBL set-up. It should be noted that Lockie Ferguson will be playing in the league for the first time ever.

3) Tom Curran vs Jake Fraser-McGurk (Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades)

Like Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, BBL’s other rivalry that makes headlines is the rivalry between Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades. England’s Tom Curran, who has joined the Stars from Sydney Sixers will be looking forward to dominating the league this year. However, his primary target will be to get rid of the young and upcoming young Australian batter Jake Frazer-McGurk. The two have not played much cricket against each other and it is an opportunity for both players to learn and grow in the T20 format.

4) Adam Zampa vs David Warner - Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder

It is always good to see two of the best Australian cricketers against each other when it comes to the Big Bash League. The top-class spinner Adam Zampa will be up against the electrifying top-order batsman David Warner. They both have huge experience of BBL and it will be a thrilling experience to see the two facing each other.

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