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The Adelaide Strikers will launch their KFC BBL|13 campaign with a blockbuster clash at Adelaide Oval against Brisbane Heat on 9 December, with the full season fixture today released by Cricket Australia.
Adelaide Oval will again play host to the biggest night in global domestic cricket when the Strikers and Melbourne Stars light up New Year’s Eve in a rematch of last year’s calendar-turning encounter.
Sydney Thunder will also journey to Adelaide this season in a bid to avenge their record-breaking loss during BBL|12. History will be on the mind of the Hobart Hurricanes this summer too as they return to Adelaide Oval, the scene of the incredible run-chase lead by Strikers star and Player of the Tournament Matt Short, who brought up a maiden ton alongside the winning runs.
Reigning Champions Perth Scorchers and the Strikers will face off twice in three days in early January in their traditional battle for the Jason Gillespie Trophy.
Strikers Head Coach Jason Gillespie is already looking forward to getting back in the blue.
“We can’t wait to get back out on Adelaide Oval on 9 December to play the Heat in front of our amazing Strikers fans,” Gillespie said.
“We are building a strong team and are extremely excited for the season ahead.”
A new-look Finals series will make its debut this summer, featuring a four-game structure culminating in the Final on Wednesday 24 January.
Recently signing MVP Matt Short to a long-term deal, the Strikers continue to strengthen their list ahead of the BBL Player Draft, with more announcements planned for the coming weeks.
Strikers Memberships will be on sale soon, head to adelaidestrikers.com.au to secure yours.
Adelaide Strikers BBL|13 schedule
6.45pm Saturday 9 December
Strikers v Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval
6.45pm Tuesday 19 December
Strikers v Sydney Thunder at Adelaide Oval
6.45pm Friday 22 December
Strikers v Sydney Sixers at SCG
6.45pm Friday 29 December
Strikers v Melbourne Renegades at Marvel Stadium
6.45pm Sunday 31 December
Strikers v Melbourne Stars at Adelaide Oval
8.45pm Wednesday 3 January
Strikers v Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium
6.45pm Friday 5 January
Strikers v Perth Scorchers at Adelaide Oval
7.10pm Tuesday 9 January
Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes at Adelaide Oval
6.45pm Thursday 11 January
Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes at Blundstone Arena
6.45pm Sunday 14 January
Strikers v Sydney Thunder at Manuka Oval
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The Adelaide Strikers are an Australian professional Twenty20 cricket team based in Adelaide, South Australia, competing in the Big Bash League (BBL). Established in 2011, they succeeded the Southern Redbacks, who played in the now-defunct KFC Twenty20 Big Bash. The Strikers play their home games at the Adelaide Oval and wear a cornflower blue uniform.
