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Matt Short, 2. Chris Lynn, 3. Jason Sangha, 4. Alex Ross, 5. Harry Nielsen (wk), 6. Jamie Overton (OS), 7. Liam Scott, 8. Luke Wood (OS), 9. Hasan Ali (OS), 10. Lloyd Pope, 11. Jordan Buckingham\/Henry Thornton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travis Head and Alex Carey are on Ashes duty and won\u2019t be available until January. Strikers may look to open with Chris Lynn and bat new recruit Jason Sangha at three. Jamie Overton, Liam Scott and Luke Wood may be tasked with finishing the innings with Hasan Ali their key overseas bowler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightblue-donkey-209880.hostingersite.com\/blogs\/jitesh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cricblog.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/BBL-highest-scores-Matt-Short-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"A look at the squads and the possible XIs for all eight teams in the upcoming 2025\/26 season of the Big Bash League (BBL).\" class=\"wp-image-23900\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BBL 2025\/26 squads: Matt Short will be looking to lead from the front.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brisbane-heat\"><strong>Brisbane Heat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Squad:<\/strong>\u00a0Shaheen Shah Afridi, Tom Alsop, Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Lachlan Hearne, <a href=\"http:\/\/betonlineid.com\">Usman Khawaja, Matt Kuhnemann<\/a>, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan McSweeney, Colin Munro, Michael Neser, Oli Patterson, Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Callum Vidler, Hugh Weibgen, Jack Wildermuth, Spencer Johnson (ruled out)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brisbane Heat possible XI for their first match against<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Melbourne Renegades at Geelong:<\/strong>&nbsp;1. Colin Munro (OS), 2. Nathan McSweeney, 3. Matt Renshaw, 4. Max Bryant\/Hugh Weibgen, 5. Tom Alsop (OS), 6. Jimmy Pierson (wk), 7. Jack Wildermuth, 8. Xavier Bartlett, 9. Shaheen Shah Afridi (OS), 10. Matt Kuhnemann, 11. Oli Patterson\/Callum Vidler<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usman Khawaja, Michael Neser and Marnus Labuschagne are on Ashes duty. Spencer Johnson is out of the entire season due to a back injury, as confirmed on the\u00a0Brisbane Heat\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Callum Vidler was sidelined earlier this year due to a stress fracture in his back. However, he is in the Heat squad and could line up in their tournament opener. If he is out, the Heat may then need to turn to 19-year-old left-arm pacer Oliver Patterson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shaheen Shah Afridi will be called on to play a huge role alongside Xavier Bartlett. Both can deliver the goods in the powerplay and death overs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cricblog.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Shaheen-Shah-Afridi.jpg\" alt=\"A look at the squads and the possible XIs for all eight teams in the upcoming 2025\/26 season of the Big Bash League (BBL).\" class=\"wp-image-27944\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BBL 2025\/26 squads: Shaheen Shah Afridi can prove to be a huge addition for the Brisbane Heat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hobart-hurricanes\"><strong>Hobart Hurricanes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Squad:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/cricketlineguru.net\">Rehan Ahmed, Marcus Bean, Jackson Bird, Iain Carlisle<\/a>, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Rishad Hossain, Chris Jordan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Wade, Tim Ward, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster, Mac Wright<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hobart Hurricanes possible XI for their first match against Sydney Thunder at Bellerive Oval:<\/strong>&nbsp;1. Mitchell Owen, 2. Matthew Wade (wk), 3. Ben McDermott, 4. Tim David, 5. Nikhil Chaudhary, 6. Rehan Ahmed (OS), 7. Chris Jordan (OS), 8. Rishad Hossain (OS), 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Riley Meredith, 11. Jackson Bird<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The defending champions look strong for the BBL 2025\/26 season. Despite missing Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster to Ashes duty, the Hurricanes will still field a powerful batting lineup with three overseas players who can contribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legspinners Rehan Ahmed (who could also bat up the order) and Rishad Hossain will be key along with the experienced pace bowlers. Mitchell Owen, who was outstanding in leading the Hurricanes to their maiden title, can also chip in with overs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cricblog.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TIm-David.jpg\" alt=\"A look at the squads and the possible XIs for all eight teams in the upcoming 2025\/26 season of the Big Bash League (BBL).\" class=\"wp-image-45546\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BBL 2025\/26 squads: Tim David is having a superb year in T20s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-melbourne-renegades\"><strong>Melbourne Renegades<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Squad:<\/strong>&nbsp;Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Harry Dixon, Brendan Doggett, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Caleb Jewell, Hassan Khan, Nathan Lyon, Fergus O\u2019Neill, Ollie Peake, Muhammad Rizwan, Tom Rogers, Gurinder Sandhu, Tim Seifert, Callum Stow, Will Sutherland, Adam Zampa, Will Salzmann (ruled out)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Melbourne Renegades possible XI for their first match against Brisbane Heat at Geelong:<\/strong>&nbsp;1. Jake Fraser-McGurk, 2. Josh Brown, 3. Tim Seifert (OS), 4. Muhammad Rizwan (OS, wk), 5. Caleb Jewell\/Ollie Peake, 6. Hassan Khan (OS), 7. Will Sutherald, 8. Tom Rogers, 9. Fergus O\u2019Neill, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Jason Behrendhorff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melbourne Renegades have a host of top order options with Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Brown, Tim Seifert, Muhammad Rizwan, Harry Dixon and Caleb Jewell all capable of opening the batting. They may settle on Fraser-McGurk and Brown to open with Seifert and Rizwan to bat three and four respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hassan Khan, who has a T20 batting strike rate of 140.58, could slot in at number six. He can also contribute with his left-arm orthodox. New recruit Jason Behrendhorff rounds out an experienced Renegades bowling attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nathan Lyon and Brendon Doggett are on Ashes duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cricblog.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Jake-Fraser-McGurk.jpg\" alt=\"A look at the squads and the possible XIs for all eight teams in the upcoming 2025\/26 season of the Big Bash League (BBL).\" class=\"wp-image-32479\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BBL 2025\/26 squads: Can Jake Fraser-McGurk show the kind of form he displayed in 2024?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-melbourne-stars\"><strong>Melbourne Stars<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Squad:<\/strong>&nbsp;Austin Anlezark, Scott Boland, Hilton Cartwright, Joe Clarke, Tom Curran, Sam Harper, Liam Hatcher, Campbell Kellaway, Glenn Maxwell, Hamish McKenzie, Jon Merlo, Haris Rauf, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Swepson, Tom Whitney, Mark Steketee (ruled out)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Melbourne Stars possible XI for their first match against Hobart Hurricanes at the MCG:<\/strong>&nbsp;1. Joe Clarke (OS), 2. Thomas Fraser Rogers\/Campbell Kellaway, 3. Hilton Cartwright, 4. Glenn Maxwell, 5. Marcus Stoinis, 6. Sam Harper (wk), 7. Tom Curran (OS), 8. Mitchell Swepson, 9. Peter Siddle, 10. Haris Rauf (OS), 11. Liam Hatcher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will be interesting to see the make up of Melbourne Stars\u2019 top six. Marcus Stoinis can open, but he batted in the middle order last season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the bowling front, Mark Steketee is out of the season due to a hamstring injury, so Peter Siddle, Haris Rauf and Liam Hatcher could lineup as the specialist quicks alongside Tom Curran. Glenn Maxwell and Stoinis can also contribute overs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cricblog.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Stoinis-Rauf-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6386\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BBL 2025\/26 squads: Haris Rauf returns to the Melbourne Stars.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-perth-scorchers\"><strong>Perth Scorchers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Squad<\/strong>: Ashton Agar, Finn Allen, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Brody Couch, Laurie Evans, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis, Bryce Jackson, Matthew Kelly, Mitch Marsh, Joel Paris, David Payne, Jhye Richardson, Ashton Turner, Lance Morris (ruled out)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Perth Scorchers possible XI for their first match against Sydney Sixers at Perth:<\/strong>&nbsp;1. Mitch Marsh, 2. Finn Allen (OS), 3. Aaron Hardie, 4. Cooper Connolly, 5. Ashton Turner, 6. Laurie Evans (OS), 7. Nick Hobson, 8. Ashton Agar, 9. David Payne (OS), 10. Joel Paris, 11. Matthew Kelly\/Mahli Beardman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finn Allen returned to cricket in late November, lining up for\u00a0Auckland A against Otago A. It was Allen\u2019s first match since injuring his foot during the USA Major League Cricket season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite missing Josh Inglis and Jhye Richardson to Ashes duty, the Scorchers will field a dangerous lineup. Mitch Marsh and Finn Allen can be a nightmare for opposing teams in the powerplay, with Aaron Hardis, Cooper Connolly and Ashton Turner to follow. Also, Laurie Evans\u2019 presence at six gives the Scorchers even more power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cricblog.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Australia-set-to-rest-players-against-Scotland-Marsh-stoinis-cummins-maxwell.jpg\" alt=\"A look at the squads and the possible XIs for all eight teams in the upcoming 2025\/26 season of the Big Bash League (BBL).\" class=\"wp-image-32961\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BBL 2025\/26 squads: Mitch Marsh will be after a big season ahead of the T20 World Cup.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sydney-sixers\"><strong>Sydney Sixers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Squad:<\/strong>&nbsp;Sean Abbott, Babar Azam, Jafer Chohan, Sam Curran, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Moises Henriques, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti, Todd Murphy, Mitch Perry, Josh Philippe, Kane Richardson, Lachlan Shaw, Jordan Silk, Steve Smith.&nbsp;<strong>Marquee supplementary list:&nbsp;<\/strong>Mitchell Starc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sydney Sixers possible XI for first match against Perth Scorchers at Perth:<\/strong>&nbsp;1. Josh Philippe (wk), 2. Babar Azam (OS), 3. Jack Edwards\/Daniel Hughes, 4. Moises Henriques, 5. Jordan Silk, 6. Sam Curran (OS), 7. Sean Abbott, 8. Ben Dwarshuis, 9. Hayden Kerr, 10. Kane Richardson, 11. Todd Murphy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sydney Sixers welcome Babar Azam as their marquee signing. The star batsman could open depending on where the Sixers wish to bat Jack Edwards or Daniel Hughes. Moises Henriques will then lead what is a very experienced and long Sixers batting lineup with Sam Curran expected to slot in the middle order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experienced BBL performer Kane Richardson will have a key role to play alongside Sean Abbott and Ben Dwarshuis in particular. All three can bowl in the tough death overs, giving the Sixers plenty of options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cricblog.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Babar-Azam-Sydney-Sixers-e1750316735980.jpg\" alt=\"A list of the Pakistan players picked up by Big Bash League (BBL) teams ahead of the 2025\/26 season down under.\" class=\"wp-image-39384\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BBL 2025\/26 squads: Babar Azam is available for the whole season.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sydney-thunder\"><strong>Sydney Thunder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Squad:<\/strong>\u00a0Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, <a href=\"http:\/\/procricketid.com\">Ryan Hadley, Shadab Khan<\/a>, Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Aidan O\u2019Connor, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley, David Warner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sydney Thunder possible XI for first match against Hobart Hurricanes at Bellerive Oval:<\/strong>&nbsp;1. David Warner, 2. Sam Konstas, 3. Nic Maddinson\/Cameron Bancroft, 4. Sam Billings (OS, wk), 5. Ollie Davies, 6. Shadab Khan (OS), 7. Daniel Sams, 8. Chris Green, 9. Nathan McAndrew, 10. Reece Topley (OS), 11. Wes Agar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reece Topley is available for the first half of the tournament. Lockie Ferguson will then replace him when he returns from his ILT20 commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of the Thunder XI for their opener in Hobart, there may be no room for Tanveer Sangha with Shadan Khan and Chris Green providing the spin. Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Reece Topley and West Agar gives the Thunder more seam options on a ground where they struggled badly in last year\u2019s BBL final.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a look at the squads for each team in BBL 2025\/26 plus the possible XIs for their respective first matches. 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