Pakistan’s batting maestro Babar Azam is set to make a high-profile debut in the 2025–26 Big Bash League (BBL), representing the Sydney Sixers in Australia’s premier T20 competition. The 15th edition of the tournament runs from December 14, 2025, to January 25, 2026, with matches staged across iconic Australian venues, ranging from Perth Stadium in Perth to the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.
Babar is expected to feature in his maiden BBL appearance when the Sixers take on the Perth Scorchers on Sunday at Perth Stadium. Babar’s inclusion for the full season significantly boosts the Sixers’ batting line-up as they chase success in one of the world’s most competitive T20 leagues. He will be joined in Australia by several of his Pakistan teammates, adding further intrigue to the tournament.
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Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan will turn out for the Melbourne Renegades, while left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi will spearhead the bowling attack for the Brisbane Heat. Fast bowler Hasan Ali brings pace and aggression to the Adelaide Strikers, and leg-spinner Shadab Khan strengthens the Sydney Thunder’s spin department.
With strong Pakistani representation spread across multiple franchises, the upcoming BBL season promises high-quality cricket, contrasting conditions and plenty of power-hitting and fast-bowling fireworks under the Australian summer skies.
When to watch Babar Azam in the Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers BBL clash live in India?
The Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers BBL clash will start at 1:45 PM IST, 4:15 PM local time, and 8:15 AM GMT.
Where to watch Babar Azam in the Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers BBL clash live in India?
Star Sports has the broadcasting rights for the Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers clash in the BBL. Live Streaming of the match will be available on JioHotstar.
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers BBL squads
Perth Scorchers
Ashton Turner (c), Finn Allen, Laurie Evans, Sam Fanning, Nick Hobson, Josh Inglis (wk), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Agar, Mahli Beardman, Brody Couch, Bryce Jackson, Matthew Kelly, Lance Morris, Joel Paris, David Payne, Jhye Richardson
Sydney Sixers
Moises Henriques (c), Babar Azam, Daniel Hughes, Josh Philippe (wk), Lachlan Shaw, Jordan Silk, Steven Smith, Sean Abbott, Sam Curran, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Jafer Chohan, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Ben Manenti, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Perry, Kane Richardson, Mitchell Starc
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