Highlights of Big Bash League 2020-21

It was a game worth watching as the Sydney Sixers successfully defended their BBL title defeating the Perth Scorchers by 27 runs in the 10th Edition of the tournament. Batting first the Sixers made 188 runs on a good batting surface at the Sydney Cricket Ground riding on an entertaining knock of 95 by James Vince. This was always going to be an uphill task for the Scorchers in a high-pressure contest but they looked good with their chase with their openers playing well. But a middle-order collapse ended their hopes.

For Sydney Sixers, it was reliving their moment from last year where they had won the title at the same venue. In the process, they became the joint-most successful team in the tournament’s history with three titles. Interestingly they share the honours with Perth Scorchers who narrowly missed out bagging their 4th title. The Scorchers also became the second team to lose in the finals three times along with Melbourne Stars. As we pull curtains on our coverage for this season of the league let us look at some of the best performers and performances from the season =

Man of the Match Final – Sydney Sixers’ James Vince was adjudged the Man of the Match for the final for his knock of 95 runs.

Player of the Tournament – Sydney Sixers’ Josh Phillippe was named the Player of the Tournament for his 537 runs and 16 dismissals behind the wicket

Sydney Thunder’s Alex Hales topped the batting charts finishing the season with 543 runs at an average of 38.78. He had finished second last season. Sydney Sixers’ James Vince finished with 537 runs at an average of 38.35 and he was followed by teammate Josh Phillippe with 508 runs at an average of 31.75.

Perth Scorchers’ Jhye Richardson finished as the most successful bowler in the season with 29 wickets to his name. Ben Dwarshuis finished second on the charts with 24 wickets and the next on the list was Brisbane Heat’s Mark Steketee who also finished with 24 wickets but played three more games.

The 2020-21 season of the Big Bash saw only two players cross the three-figure mark which is lowest for any season. Sydney Thunder’s Alex Hales top-scored with 110 against the Sydney Sixers. Adelaide Strikers’ Alex Carey was next on the list for his 101 against the Brisbane Heat. Sixers’ James Vince was third on the list for his unbeaten 98 against Perth Scorchers.

There were four five-wicket hauls in the season and Brisbane Heat’s Mujeeb ur Rahman finished with the best figure of 5 for 15 against the Hobart Hurricanes. Adelaide Strikers’ Peter Siddle finished with 5 for 16 against the Hurricanes and completing the top three was Melbourne Stars’ Adam Zampa with 5 for 17 against Adelaide Strikers.

Sydney Thunder’s batsmen were in top form this season and all the three top scores in this edition were in their name. They made 232 for 5 against the Sydney Sixers. Next on the list were 219 for 7 against the Melbourne Stars and 209 for 8 against the Melbourne Renegades.

Melbourne Renegades registered the lowest total of the season as they were bowled out for 60 runs against the Sydney Sixers. Adelaide Strikers were next on the list getting bowled out for 68 against Melbourne Stars. Renegades also take the third spot for their score of 80 against Sydney Thunder.

Sydney Sixers’ Jordan Silk was the most successful fielder this season with 16 catches to his name. Next on the list was his teammate Daniel Christian with 13 catches and completing the top three was Melbourne Stars’ Hilton Cartwright with 10 catches to his name.

Sydney Sixers’ Josh Phillippe was the most successful wicketkeeper in the season with 16 (15c, 1st) dismissals to his name in 16 games. Adelaide Strikers’ Alex Carey was next on the list with 14 (14c, 0st) dismissals in 13 games while Perth Scorchers’ Josh Inglis was third with 13 (11c, 2st) dismissals in 17 games

The 2020-21 season of the Big Bash League was a big success considering all the restrictions that were put in place due to the Covid- 19 pandemic. At Betting Top 10 we had a good time covering the league as there were so many exciting games all throughout and we got a high percentage of our predictions right. We would look forward to covering the 2021-22 season of the league.