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Big Bash League to open season in Chennai with Renegades vs. Scorchers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:16 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Big Bash League to open season in Chennai with Renegades vs. Scorchers

Summary

Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) will kick off its season in Chennai, India, on December 12, featuring a match between the Melbourne Renegades and the Perth Scorchers. This event marks a significant development as it will be the first BBL match played outside of Australia. The game is set to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, which has a capacity of 38,000. The announcement was made at a special event in Melbourne, attended by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The game will begin in the afternoon local time in India, following the conclusion of a test match between Australia and New Zealand in Perth.

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Key Details

•BBL season opener on December 12 in Chennai, India
•Melbourne Renegades face Perth Scorchers
•First BBL match held outside Australia
•Event confirmed during a ceremony with both prime ministers
•Match will follow a test match in Perth

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3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Australia's domestic Twenty20 cricket league to open its season in Chennai, India

What they're saying

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Australia's Twenty20 domestic competition will open its cricket season in India in December and Big Bash League officials are hoping for a big turnout at Chennai's 38,000-seat MA Chidambaram Stadium. After months of speculation, the Melbourne Renegades’ match against the Perth Scorchers on Dec. 12 was confirmed during a special event at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday led by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
— Yahoo Sports

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