The Scorchers were crowned back-to-back BBL champions last season so there’s alot to like about this side, even without white-ball demolition man Mitch Marsh who missed all of BBL|12 due to injury.
Predicted XIs
Brisbane Heat – Predicted XI for Round 1 BBL|13
The Brisbane Heat will be a major Round 1 consideration with their unprecedented first-up triple, but you’d hate to burn a starting pick on an underwhelming option who doesn’t play all three games.
Adelaide Strikers – Predicted XI for Round 1 BBL|13
The Adelaide Strikers’ missed last season’s finals after a bright start, so there’s been some major changes in the off-season to help compliment BBL|12 Player of the Series Matt Short.
Hobart Hurricanes – Predicted XI for Round 1 BBL|13
The Hobart Hurricanes don’t have a double until Round 7 in SuperCoach so they’re far from the most relevant team this season, but there’s a few bargains to consider led by Ben McDermott.
Selection News
Form Guide: Edwards & Meredith return, KP finds form, Chaudhary & Bryant dazzle
With less than a week until BBL|13 starts, we’ve got the latest updates from club cricket over the weekend, led by the returns from injury of Jack Edwards and Riley Meredith and Kurtis Patterson’s return to form .
BBL News: Steketee injury scare, Jhye clear plus Sixers, Gades & Stars lock in signings
Mark Steketee is the latest BBL player with an injury worry, while there were updates on Jhye Richardson and Ollie Davies and new signings for the Stars, Renegades and Sixers.
Practice Games Recap: Brown century, Wood impresses, Marsh absent & much more
The Heat provided some crucial insights into their potential Game 1 line-up this week with a series of games against the Stars and Renegades Academy teams in Melbourne, while more practice games details can be revealed.
Honeyball SuperCoach BBL digital magazine is on sale now for only $15
The 2023-24 Honeyball SuperCoach BBL digital magazine is on sale for only $15, offering amazing insights into the new season, drawing on expert advice and insights, statistics and in-depth research.
Insights
BBL|13 Availability Calendar: Which players will miss chunks of the season due to fixture clashes?
SuperCoach is open for BBL|13 and thus we now know the rounds, meaning we can map out the availability calendar of players set to come and go during the season due to international commitments and rival T20 leagues.
Top 5 SuperCoach BBL Round 1 must-haves
If you’re drafting up your first SuperCoach BBL squad, there’s a few players who you simply cannot afford to miss out on given the draw, their price and their recent form. We’ve run the rule for you.
Top 5 speculative value picks – SC BBL prices revealed
After the SuperCoach prices were revealed for BBL|13, it’s apparent there’s loads of value to fill your squads, but it’s never easy finalizing those final few spots for the $62k and $42k cheapies.
SC BBL prices revealed – top 10 value picks for BBL|13
The SuperCoach prices for BBL|13 have been revealed and Honeyball has run the rule over some of the value picks to help you build your starting squad with the game now open.
