The Adelaide Strikers and the Melbourne Stars will be the first teams out of the blocks for this year’s Big Bash League when they clash at the glorious Adelaide Oval. Join me on The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:40pm (AEDT).
It has been a long wait for fans of the domestic T20 game but finally it’s time to hit the television sets, put on your garish outfits and strap yourself in for a night of full blooded short form mayhem.
The season opener features the Adelaide Strikers taking on the Melbourne Stars will be the first BBL game at the Adelaide Oval after its complete redevelopment. It will be interesting to see if the Adelaide faithful turn out in force.
The Strikers have some key players to keep an eye on including one of the most exciting players in world cricket, Kieron Pollard. The big West Indian stated his intentions just a few days ago by smashing six sixes in an over in a recent trial match.
Crafty South African Johan Botha leads the team and always has his finger on the pulse. Big paceman Shaun Tait will be out to prove a point having stated his intention of making the World Cup squad. No doubt he will be looking to send some 150km/h thunderbolts down to the Stars batsmen.
The Stars certainly lived up to their moniker with the recent signing of one of the most famous cricketers in the world, South African born Englishman, Kevin Pietersen. Love him or hate him you can’t deny his talent and if he gets away to a good start then be prepared for some fireworks.
All Rounder James Faulkner of the Stars will be looking to impress the Australian ODI selectors and his recent limited overs form should see him in the World Cup squad.
The Stars have a host of big name players such as Cam White, David Hussey, Jackson Bird and the enigmatic Glen Maxwell who can all have an impact on the result.
With some great cricketing talent on display it is sure to be a cracking game. If Pollard and Pietersen get going it may just end up being a game for the ages.
Will Shaun Tait have his radar on or will he spray them around? Will Glen Maxwell put on a Big Show or a schoolyard pantomime?
Mark this one down as a must watch.
Mo’s tip: Adelaide Strikers to get up at home.
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Dan Ced
Guest
Hartley, Ludeman, Neville, Handscomb, Paine, Dunk, Carters, even Daniel Smith is better than Wade! :P I'd love to see Ludes in AUS colours, in one of the forms.
Dan Ced
Guest
27, 452 pretty sure I read.
Rellum
Roar Guru
So this game is clearly not live in Brissy
Tom from Perth
Guest
Was good wasn't it.
Paul Nicholls
Roar Guru
And there it is. Adelaide has won the first match of BBL. 2/149 off just 12.3 overs. Ludeman finishes not out 92 off 44 balls and will no doubt be named man of the match. I did think that the bowling for the Strikers actually set up the win with Zampa the pick of the bowlers. A great start to the season in front of a record crowd. Adelaide look very impressive especially considering that Pollard was not even required. Melbourne Stars bowlers were totally destroyed but they have too much quality to be one of the also rans and don't forget, Kevin Pietersen is looking quite dangerous. Thanks for joining me in my first ever live blog. I had a real blast. Cheers one and all.
Jack Smith
Roar Guru
Poor Pollard and Hodge. Pretty boring night for them, would have enjoyed Ludeman's innings though
Paul Nicholls
Roar Guru
Hodge in. One to win
Scott Pryde
Expert
Werent aggressive enough.
Paul Nicholls
Roar Guru
OUT! Head caught at point for 22. Is a comeback on?
Scott Pryde
Expert
0.13 runs per over required. can they please find a way to score 0.13 runs per over.
Paul Nicholls
Roar Guru
ADS 1/148 off 12 Target 149
Paul Nicholls
Roar Guru
He missed the ramp - Just like my driving on the freeway
Scott Pryde
Expert
Nope was hoping you did!
Paul Nicholls
Roar Guru
Record crowd although I didn't catch the figure. Anyone see it?
Scott Pryde
Expert
Tough decision.
Jo M
Guest
I picked Dunk, hope he goes as well as this.
Paul Nicholls
Roar Guru
Over done ADS 1/142 off 11 Target 149
Jack Smith
Roar Guru
Hmm..I wonder who will be man of the match...*ahem*
Paul Nicholls
Roar Guru
FOUR. Bird fumbles and bumbles it in the outfield.
Jo M
Guest
Awesome to watch though Tom. Like Warner's first innings in the Aussie T20 team.