The team of the tournament for the future Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 was announced. The eight BBL coaches have selected a special team comprising some of the best players who have shone in the competition with their supreme consistency.
David Warner will lead the task force
Two players from BBL|14 finalists Hobart Hurricanes have been selected: Mitchell Owen And Tim David. Top points scorer Cooper Connolly from Perth Scorchers also earned a place in the team. Sydney Thunder David Warner was named captain of this special team, while Sam Billings assumes the role of wicketkeeper. Warner, who is the second-leading rusher in the tournament, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the team, adding depth to the lineup.
Notably, five of the 12 team members are still in the hunt for the BBL title | 14 as the Sixers take on the Thunder in their first ever BBL (Challenger) Sydney derby final clash at the SCG on Friday. This exciting competition will see both teams battle for a place in the final, with the winner set to advance to face the Hurricanes in the highly anticipated title showdown next Monday.
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BBL|14 Team of the Tournament:
- David Warner (c) – Sydney Thunder (8 votes)
Matches: 10 | Executions: 346 | HS: 88* | AVERAGE: 49.42 | RS: 141.42 | 100:0 | 1950s: 3 - Mitchell Owen – Hobart Hurricanes (6 votes)
Matches: 10 | Executions: 344 | HS: 101* | AVERAGE: 38.22 | RS: 191.11 | Hundreds: 1 | 1950s: 0 - Cooper Connolly – Perth Scorchers (8 votes)
Matches: 10 | Executions: 351 | HS: 66 | AVERAGE: 50.14 | RS: 131.46 | 100:0 | 1950s: 2 - Marcus Stoinis – Melbourne Stars (4 votes)
Matches: 11 | Executions: 311 | HS: 62 | AVERAGE: 28.27 | RS: 124.40 | 100:0 | 1950s: 1 - Sam Billings (week) – Sydney Thunder (3 votes)
Matches: 10 | Executions: 209 | HS: 72 | AVERAGE: 16.12 | RS: 129.81 | 100:0 | 1950s: 1 - Glenn Maxwell – Melbourne Stars (5 votes)
Matches: 9 | Races: 325 | HS: 90 | AVERAGE: 54.16 | RS: 186.78 | 100:0 | 1950s: 3 - Tim David – Hobart Hurricanes (6 votes)
Matches: 10 | Executions: 254 | HS: 68* | AVERAGE: 42.33 | RS: 177.62 | 100:0 | 1950s: 2 - Ben Dwarshuis – Sydney Sixers (5 votes)
Matches: 10 | Races: 116 | Wickets: 14 | BBI: 4/32 | AVERAGE: 22.64 | Eco: 8.76 - Tom Rogers – Melbourne Renegades (8 votes)
Matches: 10 | Wickets: 16 | BI: 3/22 | AVERAGE: 19.12 | Eco: 8.42 - Jason Behrendorff – Perth Scorchers (5 votes)
Matches: 10 | Wickets: 17 | BI: 03/21 | AVERAGE: 17.41 | Eco: 7.55 - Lloyd Pope – Adelaide Strikers (5 votes)
Matches: 10 | Wickets: 15 | BI: 03/21 | AVERAGE: 21.13 | Eco: 9:05 a.m.
The 12th man on this team is Jamie Overton of the Adelaide Strikers. He received 3 votes for his contributions in BBL|14. Although not part of the starting XI, Overton’s presence in the team was valuable, providing strong support as a back-up player.