The excitement for cricket fans reaches a new high as the KFC BBL|13 Finals schedule gets locked in. The opening clash between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers is set to ignite the Gold Coast at Carrara Stadium this Friday, promising a full house and an electrifying atmosphere.
The Sixers, after their thrilling three-wicket victory over Perth Scorchers, have earned their place in The Qualifier, ensuring a second chance alongside Brisbane Heat. This pivotal match sets the tone for the season’s climax, with the winning team earning the privilege to host The Final next Wednesday. This sets up either the Gold Coast or Sydney as the potential venue for this much-anticipated match. Meanwhile, the team facing defeat gets another shot at glory in The Challenger scheduled for Monday.
The cricket action doesn’t pause there. Saturday brings another gripping match, The Knockout, featuring Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers at Perth’s Optus Stadium. The victor of this encounter will proceed to face the loser of The Qualifier in The Challenger.
Cricket enthusiasts can mark their calendars and set their alarms, as ticket sales for The Knockout at Optus Stadium commence tomorrow, Wednesday 17 January. To provide an exclusive opportunity for their loyal supporters, home club members will have early access to the tickets from 10 am local time.
The Finals schedule looks as follows:
- Friday, January 19, 6:40 pm local: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers at Carrara Stadium, Gold Coast.
- Saturday, January 20, 4:40 pm local: Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium.
- Monday, January 22: The Challenger.
- Wednesday, January 24: The Final.
Alistair Dobson, Cricket Australia’s General Manager of Big Bash Leagues, expressed his enthusiasm about the finals. He congratulated all four teams for reaching this crucial stage and highlighted the overwhelming response from Queensland cricket fans, especially for the opening match in Gold Coast. “The BBL has been a rollercoaster this year, and we are eager to see the final four matches unfold and crown the KFC BBL|13 champions,” he said.
Details regarding the schedule and ticket availability for the KFC BBL|13 Final series will be updated following Friday night’s match. Fans can purchase tickets for all the matches through cricket.com.au/big-bash. For those unable to attend, the Finals will be broadcast live on Seven, Foxtel, Kayo Sports, and SEN.
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