The inaugural season of the Big Cricket League (BCL T20) is all set to commence on Thursday, December 12, at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat, Gujarat. The 2024 edition of the tournament will see six teams battling it out in a total of 18 matches, promising exciting cricket action for fans across the country.
BCL T20 2024: Participating teams and the format of the competition
The participating teams include the MP Tigers, Mumbai Marines, Northern Challengers, Rajasthan Regals, Southern Spartans and UP Brij Stars. Squad of each team has been carefully selected, featuring up to 18 players comprising six former international stars, six ex-Indian first-class cricketers and 10 promising youngsters.
The league will follow a single round-robin format, where each team will face off against the other five once. At the conclusion of the league stage, the top four teams in the standings will advance to the semi-finals. The two victorious teams from the semi-finals will then compete in the grand finale, scheduled for Sunday, December 22.
With a blend of experienced veterans like Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, TM Dilshan, Imran Tahir, Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan among others, the BCL T20 promises to deliver thrilling cricketing moments as the teams vie for a coveted title.
Big Cricket League 2024: Fixtures
- Match 1: Southern Spartans vs Northern Challengers – December 12, 7:30 PM
- Match 2: Rajasthan Regals vs Southern Spartans – December 13, 3:00 PM
- Match 3: UP Brij Stars vs Mumbai Marines – December 13, 7:30 PM
- Match 4: Northern Challengers vs Mumbai Marines – December 14, 3:00 PM
- Match 5: Rajasthan Regals vs MP Tigers – December 14, 7:30 PM
- Match 6: UP Brij Stars vs MP Tigers – December 15, 3:00 PM
- Match 7: Mumbai Marines vs Rajasthan Regals – December 15, 7:30 PM
- Match 8: Northern Challengers vs MP Tigers – December 16, 3:00 PM
- Match 9: Southern Spartans vs UP Brij Stars – December 16, 7:30 PM
- Match 10: Northern Challengers vs UP Brij Stars – December 17, 3:00 PM
- Match 11: Southern Spartans vs Mumbai Marines – December 17, 7:30 PM
- Match 12: Southern Spartans vs MP Tigers – December 18, 3:00 PM
- Match 13: Northern Challengers vs Rajasthan Regals – December 18, 7:30 PM
- Match 14: UP Brij Stars vs Rajasthan Regals – December 19, 3:00 PM
- Match 15: Mumbai Marines vs MP Tigers – December 19, 7:30 PM
- Match 16 (Semi-Final 1): December 21, 3:00 PM
- Match 17 (Semi-Final 2): December 21, 7:30 PM
- Match 18 (Final): December 22, 7:30 PM
*All timings are in IST
Broadcast and Live Streaming details
The 2024 edition of the Big Cricket League will be telecasted live on Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD channels. Additionally, fans can stream all the matches live on the Sony LIV and FanCode apps/ websites.
