This Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 The season will see an exciting influx of talent Pakistan and for the first time with a full year No Objection Certificate (NOC) An outstanding young player through the draft Bangladesh. These international stars are set to inject significant quality and fan interest into the tournament across eight franchises.
Big Bass League 2025-26 Season Preview: Clash of the Titans
BBL | Season 15 is set for a thrilling run of 44 high-octane matches on December 14, 2025, 2025, 2026, 2026 and 2026. Eight city-based teams, Adelaide Raiders, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Sydney Sixers, Sydney and Sydney Thunderwill fight for the coveted title. The tournament will open with a blockbuster fixture between two of the league’s most successful franchises.
- Dates: December 14, 2025, January 25, 2026
- Teams: 8 (Strikers, Heat, Hurricanes, Renegades, Stars, Scorchers, Sixer, Thunder)
- Current Champion: Hobart Hurricanes (BBL Maiden title winners 14, 2024-25)
- Former dominant winner: Perth Scorchers (most successful team with five titles)
- First game: Sydney of Perthers v Sydney Sixers at Perth Stadium on 14 December 2025.
Big picture: The season platinum selection boasts the strongest international cohort ever made by Pakistani stars Babar Azam (Sixers), Shaheen Afridi (Heat) and Muhammad Rizwan (Renegades). The Hobart Hurricanes enter as defending champions for the first time, but will face stiff competition from perennial power Pertherher and star-studded Sydney Sixers. The abbreviated 44-match format ensures every game is guaranteed a fast-paced, high-stakes tournament where star power meets local grit.
Read: BBL | 15: Cricket Australia releases full schedule for Big Bash League 2025-26
Pakistan vs Bangladesh player in BBL 2025-26
Here is a detailed list of confirmed Pakistani and Bangladeshi players, their bbl sides, key roles and overall t20 international (T20I) career statistics (to date):
| Player | Nation | Bbl side | Role | T20I BATTING (RUNS / AVG / SR) | T20I Bowling (Wickets / AVG / ECO) | Detailed and impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | Sydney sixers | Top order batter | 4429 runs / 39.54 / 128.45 | Off right arm (minimal) | A pre-signed platinum, Babar is the anchor of the alters’ batting line-up. His consistency and world-class technique are crucial to setting or chasing down a big total. |
| Shaheen Afridi | Pakistan | Brisbane heat | Left arm fast bowler | 302 runs / 14.38 / 127.97 | 126 Wickets / 21.27 / 7.71 | First overall pick in the draft. PACE, early swing and accurate death bowling are expected to make him the Heat’s main strike weapon, especially in the power performance. |
| Muhammad Rizwan | Pakistan | Melbourne Renegades | Wicket-keeper fruit | 3414 runs / 47.41 / 125.37 | He doesn’t bark | A platinum draft pick, Rizwan is one of the most consistent T20 openers in the world. His high energy, reliable hold and ability to shoot each other are very important for the renegades. |
| Haris Rauf | Pakistan | Melbourne stars | Right arm fast bowler | 143 runs / 8.41 / 118.18 | 133 WICKETS / 21.10 / 8.38 | Retained as a platinum player, Rauf is an Express A pace bowler known for his speed and wicket-taking ability, especially in the middle and death overs. It is a key component of the Stars bowling attack. |
| Shadab Khan | Pakistan | Sydney Thunder | Footpath comprehensive | 792 runs / 18.00 / 140.17 | 112 WICKETS / 24.37 / 7.37 | A draft pick, Shadab brings balance with his attacking leg spin and powerful low-order stroke. His electric fields are an added asset to Thunder’s campaign. |
| Hasan Ali | Pakistan | Adelaide Vacationers | Right arm medium fast bowler | 147 runs / 13.36 / 170.93 | 72 Wickets / 23.30 / 8.71 | Drafted by the strikers, Hasan’s ability to swing the new ball and deliver slower balls at the death will provide valuable variety and experience to the team’s fast bowling unit. |
| Hassan Khan | Pakistan / USA | Melbourne Renegades | Left arm orthodox bowler | Still playing t20i | Still playing t20i | A young Pakistani-American player drafted by the Renegades, his selection is aimed at providing a left-arm spin option and potential depth in the squad. (Note: Stats T20I, domestic stats are more important.) |
| Rishad Hossain | Bangladesh | The Hobart Hurricanes | Footpath | 213 RUNS / 8.52 / 127.54 | 71 WICKETS / 20.97 / 8.12 | A historic project selection for the BBL to receive a full NOC. |
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