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The Team of the ongoing Tournament Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 has been announced The eight BBL coaches have picked a special squad with some of the best players who shone in the competition with their supreme consistency.
David Warner will lead the special team
Two players from BBL|14 finalists Hobart Hurricanes have made the cut: Mitchell Owen i Tim David. top scorer Cooper Connolly of Perth Scorchers has also earned a place in the squad. Sydney Thunder’s David Warner has been named captain of this special team, while Sam Billings assume the role of goalkeeper. Warner, who is the second best player in the tournament, brings his wealth of experience and leadership to the squad, adding more depth to the line-up.
Notably, five of the 12 squad members are still in the hunt for the title in BBL|14 as the Sixers take on the Thunder in their opening BBL (Challenger) final clash in Sydney at the SCG on Friday . The exciting contest will see both teams battle it out for a place in the finals, with the winner set to advance to face the Hurricanes in the highly-anticipated title clash next Monday.
SEE ALSO: Doug Warren’s frosty celebration after dismissing Sam Billings in the BBL|14 Eliminator
BBL|14 Team of the Tournament:
- David Warner (c) – Sydney Thunder (8 votes)
Matches: 10 | Runs: 346 | HS: 88* | AVERAGE: 49.42 | SR: 141.42 | 100s: 0 | 1950s: 3 - Mitchell Owen – Hobart Hurricanes (6 votes)
Matches: 10 | Excursions: 344 | HS: 101* | AVERAGE: 38.22 | SR: 191.11 | 100s: 1 | 50 years: 0 - Cooper Connolly – Perth Scorchers (8 votes)
Matches: 10 | Excursions: 351 | HS: 66 | AVERAGE: 50.14 | SR: 131.46 | 100s: 0 | 1950s: 2 - Marcus Stoinis – Melbourne Stars (4 votes)
Matches: 11 | Excursions: 311 | HS: 62 | AVERAGE: 28.27 | SR: 124.40 | 100s: 0 | 1950s: 1 - Sam Billings (week) – Sydney Thunder (3 votes)
Matches: 10 | Excursions: 209 | HS: 72 | AVERAGE: 16.12 | SR: 129.81 | 100s: 0 | 50s: 1 - Glenn Maxwell – Melbourne Stars (5 votes)
Matches: 9 | Excursions: 325 | HS: 90 | AVERAGE: 54.16 | SR: 186.78 | 100s: 0 | 1950s: 3 - Tim David – Hobart Hurricanes (6 votes)
Matches: 10 | Excursions: 254 | HS: 68* | AVERAGE: 42.33 | SR: 177.62 | 100s: 0 | 1950s: 2 - Ben Dwarshuis – Sydney Sixers (5 votes)
Matches: 10 | Excursions: 116 | Wickets: 14 | BBI: 4/32 | AVERAGE: 22.64 | Echo: 8.76 - Tom Rogers – Melbourne Renegades (8 votes)
Matches: 10 | Wickets: 16 | BBI: 22/3 | AVG: 19.12 | Echo: 8.42 - Jason Behrendorff – Perth Scorchers (5 votes)
Matches: 10 | Gates: 17 | BBI: 21/3 | AVERAGE: 17.41 | Echo: 7.55 - Lloyd Pope – Adelaide Strikers (5 votes)
Matches: 10 | Wickets: 15 | BBI: 21/3 | AVERAGE: 21.13 | Echo: 9.05
The 12th man on this team is Jamie Overton of Adelaide Strikers. He received 3 votes for his contributions to BBL|14. Although not part of the starting eleven, Overton’s presence in the squad has been valuable as he has provided strong support as a substitute player.
