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BBL 2024/25 Draft: Which players went to which teams?

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Last Updated on 5 months by Charbel Coorey

The BBL 2024/25 draft has come and gone, with the eight teams confirming their overseas picks for the upcoming season. Brisbane Heat are the defending champions, but they’ll be sure to face stiff competition from a number of teams who would have felt they had a good draft.

Here is a look at the player movements ahead of the 14th season of the BBL.

BBL 2024/25 draft: The player movements for each team

Melbourne Stars: Ben Duckett, Tom Curran, Usama Mir

The Melbourne Stars, still seeking their first title, picked up England star Ben Duckett in round 1. Duckett brings immense T20 experience, with 3,000 career runs in the Vitality Blast alone at an average of 32.25 and strike rate of 140.25.

Their other pickups were England all-rounder Tom Curran (pre-signed) and Pakistan legspinner Usama Mir. Curran has been a consistent performer in the BBL over the years, with 51 wickets in 36 matches along with 359 runs at a strike rate of 143.60. Usama Mir could also prove to be a handy pickup after impressing for the Stars last season (5 matches, 5 wickets, econ. 6.64).

BBL 2024/25 draft: Tom Curran has been a strong performer in the Big Bash League.

Melbourne Renegades: Laurie Evans, Jacob Bethell, Tim Seifert

Jacob Bethell is a 20-year-old left-handed batsman from England. So far, he’s struck 731 runs in 39 T20 innings at an average of 23.58 and strike rate of 138.18.

Bethell has batted in a range of positions from opener to number seven in his T20 career. It will be interesting to see where the Renegades play him this season.

The Renegades have also picked up the experienced Laurie Evans of England in a huge first round pick, as well as Tim Seifert of New Zealand (pre-signed). Both can contribute to the Renegades’ quest for a second playoffs’ appearance since 2018/19.

Sydney Thunder: Lockie Ferguson, Sam Billings, Sherfane Rutherford

Sydney Thunder have bolstered their middle order with England’s Sam Billings (pre-signed) and West Indies’ Sherfane Rutherford. This is an exciting proposition with David Warner set to play the full season at the top.

Sydney Thunder also picked up New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson in an excellent first round pick. Pace bowling has been their achilles heel in recent years, so Ferguson can be a strong addition.

Hobart Hurricanes: Shai Hope, Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain

The Hurricanes are looking for batting stability after a few disappointing seasons. Shai Hope is their hope to achieve that.

Chris Jordan (pre-signed) and Bangladesh legspinner Rishad Hossain are their other two picks. Rishad was superb in the 2024 T20 World Cup, and he can be a handful in Australian conditions with his height. In fact, the Hurricanes have solid spin options with Nikhil Chaudhary, Paddy Dooley and Peter Hatzoglou already in their ranks.

Adelaide Strikers: Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Fabian Allen

Fans believe Adelaide Strikers had the strongest BBL 2024/25 Draft. First, they retained Jamie Overton. The all-rounder made a strong impact last season, and they will be hoping for the same.

The Strikers have also picked up England batsman Ollie Pope (pre-signed) and West Indies spinner Fabian Allen. Allen can also be a very handy power hitter down the order.

Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro, Paul Walter, Tom Alsop

Champions Brisbane Heat have retained New Zealand’s Colin Munro and England’s Paul Walter. Munro has been a consistent performer in the BBL, while Walter was outstanding with the ball in the Heat’s triumph last season.

Heat also picked up England keeper-batsman Tom Alsop in the final round. He has 77 matches of T20 experience, notching up 1,714 runs at an average of 27.64 and strike rate of 130.44.

Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen, Matthew Hurst, Keaton Jennings

Perth Scorchers are strong contenders for the title once again due to their strong core. They have added the dynamic Finn Allen (pre-signed) to their superb batting lineup. Keaton Jennings was picked up in the final round of the draft and can contribute throughout the season.

In the third round, Scorchers picked up Matthew Hurst. He is a keeper-batsman that can offer depth when needed. In 17 T20s, he has scored 371 runs at an average of 26.50 and strike rate of 142.14.

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Sydney Sixers: James Vince, Akeal Hosein, Jafer Chohan

Three-time champions Sydney Sixers retained one of their finest players in James Vince. In 67 matches for the franchise, Vince scored 1,785 runs at an average of 31.32 and strike rate of 130.48.

The Sixers picked up West Indian Akeal Hosein in round two. The left-arm spinner can be a huge asset in the powerplay, especially at the SCG and grounds like Marvel Stadium and Sydney Showground where spin often plays a role.

Jafer Chohan was the Sixers’ final pick. He is a legspin bowler from England, who has picked up 22 wickets in 21 T20 innings at an average of 23.18 and economy of 7.86.

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