Seven Network’s Big Bash League Finals: A Cricketing Feast
As the Australian summer reaches its zenith, the Seven Network is set to deliver a cricketing spectacle with the eagerly awaited Big Bash League (BBL) Finals.
This series, following an exhilarating season laden with star-studded performances, is primed to be a battleground for the top four teams of the league.
The BBL Finals on Seven will commence in an extraordinary fortnight of cricket, coinciding with the Australia vs West Indies Test matches. The initial finals are scheduled post-stumps on the third and fourth days of the Test at Adelaide Oval, with the later finals preceding the second Test at the Gabba.
The curtain-raiser for the finals is the much-anticipated Qualifier between the Brisbane Heat and the Sydney Sixers on Friday, 19 January. In this crucial encounter, the winning team will secure its place in the Final on Wednesday, 24 January, while the losing team gets a reprieve with a second chance in the Challenger on Monday, 22 January. These pivotal matches will be broadcast live and free during prime time on Seven.
Adding to the excitement, the Knockout match on Saturday night sees the Perth Scorchers and the Adelaide Strikers clashing in a crucial game. The winner of this match will progress to the Challenger, setting the stage for an enthralling series. Fans are invited to watch this do-or-die match from 7.00pm AEDT, live and free on Seven.
Over a span of six days, the four teams will engage in high-octane BBL action, culminating in the much-anticipated Final on Wednesday, 24 January at 7.00pm AEDT, broadcast live on Seven.
In an unparalleled move for cricket fans, the commentary for every BBL Final will be spearheaded by Ricky Ponting, the revered former Australian cricket captain. Ponting, acclaimed for his astute commentary, will lead the coverage alongside Seven’s stellar BBL host and commentary team, featuring Brad Hodge, Alister Nicholson, Mel McLaughlin, Simon Katich, Greg Blewett, Erin Holland, Jason Richardson, Callum Ferguson, Chris Green, and Ryan Daniels.
“It’s been an absolutely scorching summer of cricket on Seven, and it’s only getting hotter. With the first Test against the West Indies live and free from Adelaide Oval, Seven has you covered for all the biggest and best moments on the eve of a fiery week of BBL Finals.
Then, it really heats up on Friday night with the first of four epic BBL Finals live and free on Seven, all before we return to the game’s traditional format with the final Test between Australia and the West Indies, live from the Gabba. It doesn’t get any bigger than that,”
Lewis Martin, Managing Director Seven Melbourne and Head of Network Sport, articulated.
“Once again, Seven has assembled a stellar commentary and hosting team for the BBL Finals series, led by none other than world-class caller, Ricky Ponting, who will feature in every Final, before returning to Seven’s Test coverage at the Gabba.
With wall-to-wall cricket for the next 12 days and nights, there is nowhere else to be this summer than right here on Seven, Your Home of Cricket.”
Beyond the live matches, cricket fans can also enjoy the Australian Cricket Awards on Wednesday, 31 January from 7.30pm AEDT on 7mate. This glamorous event will see the presentation of the prestigious Allan Border Medal and Belinda Clarke Award to the season’s top men’s and women’s players.
In addition to the live action, Seven offers a plethora of cricket-themed content. Shows like The Grade Cricketer, Stumped, and Stars TV provide an engaging mix of comedy, quiz, and behind-the-scenes insights.
The unique Renegades Recruit series, featuring a competition for a high-performance opportunity with the Renegades Academy, adds another layer of excitement for cricket fans. All this content is available on the 7Cricket FAST Channel and the 7Cricket Hub on 7plus.
