When did the 2012 Big Bash League start?
The tournament began on 7 December 2012, with the final being held on 19 January 2013. The defending champions, Sydney Sixers were knocked out in the group stage. Melbourne Renegades finished first in the group stage with 7 wins and a loss. Perth Scorchers, Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat were the other teams to reach the semi-finals.
When does the Big Bash League season start?
The 2012–13 Big Bash League season or BBL|02 was the second season of the Big Bash League, the premier Twenty20 cricket competition in Australia. The tournament began on 7 December 2012, with the final being held on 19 January 2013. The defending champions, Sydney Sixers were knocked out in the group stage.
Who are the sponsors of the Big Bash League?
The competition was organised by Cricket Australia, and sponsored by fast food chicken outlet KFC. The competition was replaced by the Big Bash League as Australia’s domestic Twenty20 competition after the 2010–11 tournament. The Victorian Bushrangers were the most successful team during the tournament’s running, winning the title four times.
Who are the finalists in the Big Bash League?
In the first semi-final, Brisbane Heat defeated Melbourne Renegades by 15 runs to make it to the finals of the Big Bash League for the first time. In the other semi-final, Perth Scorchers defeated Melbourne Stars by 8 wickets in a rain curtailed match to make it to the finals for the second time in a row.
Who is the leading wicket taker in the Big Bash League?
Ben Laughlin of Hobart Hurricanes was the leading wicket-taker of the tournament. He took 14 wickets in 8 matches. The highest individual score of the tournament was 112 * by Luke Pomersbach of Brisbane Heat in the semi-final game against Melbourne Renegades.