Top 10 Big Bash League BBL Matches Statistical Journey

The Big Bash League is among the top cricket leagues in the world because the cricket played in this tournament is of the highest quality. The BBL Matches played in this league are fast-paced and exciting, with big hits, amazing catches, and some seriously quality bowling.

The modern stadiums with all the necessary facilities have huge capacities to host the passionate fans of cricket and BBL. The atmosphere in the stadiums is electric, with fans cheering, chanting, and waving their team flags.

So, In this article, we will discuss the top 10 Big Bash League matches in history that went down to the wire and gave a lifetime experience to not only the players but also to the fans who witnessed the match live.

Top 10 Big Bash League BBL Matches in History

Here are the best KFC BBL matches that went down the wire.

1. BBL 05 Final (2015-16): Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars

Melbourne Stars: 176/9 (20 overs)

Sydney Thunder: 181/7 (19.3 overs)

Man of the Match: Usman Khawaja (Thunder) - 70 runs off 40 balls

In the thrilling final of the Big Bash League season 5, the Melbourne Stars posted a good total of 176/9 in their 20 overs. Usman Khawaja from the Thunder team managed to chase down the target with just three wickets in hand and won the maiden title for the team.

2. BBL 06 Final (2016-17): Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers

Sydney Sixers: 141/9 (20 overs)

Perth Scorchers: 1/144 (14 overs)

Man of the Match: Michael Klinger (Scorchers) - 71* runs off 49 balls

The final of BBL 06 between Sixers and Scorchers was a real treat to watch. Michael Klinger was on fire that night and almost single-handedly won the final for a third title for Perth Scorchers.

3. BBL 08 Final (2018-19): Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars

Melbourne Stars: 7/132 (20 overs)

Melbourne Renegades: 5/145 (20 overs)

Man of the Match: Daniel Christian (Renegades) - 31 runs off 14 balls and 2/33

In a dramatic final of season 8 of the KFC Big Bash League, the Melbourne Renegades were able to defend a low total against the Stars. This Melbourne Derby in the final was a thriller contest and in the list of the top 10 Big Bash League matches in history.

Daniel Christian was the star that night and his all-round performance secured the first BBL title for the Renegades.

4. BBL 10 Challenger (2020-21): Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder

Brisbane Heat: 5/165 (20 overs)

Sydney Thunder: 5/165 (20 overs)

Brisbane Heat won in the super over.

Man of the Match: Lewis Gregory (Heat) - 43* runs off 26 balls and 1/32

The BBL 10 Challenger match between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder was indeed one of the most thrilling matches in BBL history that ended in a tie.

In the super over, Brisbane Heat came out on top with a brilliant performance of English all-rounder Lewis Gregory.

5. BBL 05 Semi-Final (2015-16): Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers

Adelaide Strikers: 159/7 (20 overs)

Sydney Thunder: 160/7 (19.5 overs)

Man of the Match: Usman Khawaja (Thunder) - 104* runs off 59 balls

In a semi-final of KFC Big Bash League season 5, the Sydney Thunder chased down a mediocre target of 160 with just one ball to spare.

Usman Khawaja once again played a key role for his team in a pressure situation and guided them to a thrilling victory and took the team to finals that they eventually won.

6. BBL 03 Final (2013-14): Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes

Perth Scorchers: 4/191 (20 overs)

Hobart Hurricanes: 152/7 (20 overs)

Man of the Match: Craig Simmons (Scorchers) - 45 runs off 15 balls

The BBL 03 was an epic match between Scorchers and Hurricanes and is in our list of the top 10 Big Bash League matches in history.

Craig Simmons set the stage on fire with his explosive innings to give a huge target for the Hurricanes to chase that they couldn't do and lost the finals.

7. BBL 07 Semi-Final (2017-18): Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades

Adelaide Strikers: 178/5 (20 overs)

Melbourne Renegades: 177/4 (20 overs)

Adelaide Strikers won in the super over.

Man of the Match: Jake Weatherald (Strikers) - 57 runs off 43 balls

In a season 7 semi-final, the Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades match ended in a tie. In the super over, Jake Weatherald played his crucial role and won the match for Strikers and led the team into the finals.

8. BBL 09 Final (2019-20): Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars

Sydney Sixers: 5/116 (12 overs) - rain-affected match

Melbourne Stars: 6/97 (12 overs)

Sydney Sixers won on the DLS method.

Man of the Match: Josh Philippe (Sixers) - 52 runs off 29 balls

The BBL 09 Final was a rain-affected match where Sydney Sixers became the champions. Josh Philippe was the star that night and played a quickfire innings to make a good total in limited overs.

Sydney Sixers bowling successfully defended the total in the last over.

9. BBL 02 Final (2012-13): Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers

Brisbane Heat: 5/167 (20 overs)

Perth Scorchers: 133/9 (16.4 overs)

Man of the Match: Joe Burns (Heat) - 43 runs off 27 balls

Next on the list of top 10 Big Bash League matches in history is the BBL 02 Final. The Brisbane Heat won their first title by defeating the Perth Scorchers.

Joe Burns played a key role with the bat and then Kemar Roach bowled a quality spell to guide the Heat to a title-winning final.

10. BBL 04 Final (2014-15): Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers

 Perth Scorchers: 148/6 (20 overs)

 Sydney Sixers: 147/5 (20 overs)

 Perth Scorchers won by 1 run.

 Man of the Match: James Faulkner (Scorchers) - 2/18 and 28* runs off 13 balls

In a nail-biting BBL matches final, the Perth Scorchers defended a total of 148 to win their second consecutive BBL title.

James Faulkner was the pick of the bowlers and batsman for Scorchers whose all-round performance won the title for Scorchers.