The Big Bash League (BBL) #BBL13 opener saw the Brisbane Heat face the Melbourne Stars. Colin Munro's 99 not out helped the Heat post a massive 214, leading to a dominant 103-run victory. Steve Smith also shone, scoring 61 for the Sydney Sixers in their match against the Renegades. The Perth Scorchers are aiming for a three-peat this season, while the Adelaide Strikers have appointed Matt Short as their new captain. The BBL13 season is off to an exciting start with impressive performances and high expectations from various teams.
Another classy Big Bash knock by Steve Smith! #BBL13 Watch the highlights: https://t.co/Q330jzKea2 https://t.co/iUF0TXWKgW
Steven Smith top-scored for Sydney Sixers in his first BBL match of the season π₯ Follow live π https://t.co/N0FouLLa1G #BBL13 https://t.co/mvV1b7IwN6
Steve Smith top scores with 61 as the Sixers set the Renegades 176 to win at the SCG. Full scorecard π #BBL13
Box office stuff again from Steve Smith! Click π for live scores #BBL13
Steve Smith opens his six account for #BBL13 with a beauty! π₯ https://t.co/4rzJn5R0aX
With a stable squad boasting even more international experience, Perth Scorchers are eying the BBL's first ever three-peat #BBL13 | @jackpayn Season preview π https://t.co/37CJx7dfCQ
Can Steve Smith repeat his heroics from last season at the SCG tonight? #BBL13 https://t.co/T5PJhrfL0i
Steve Smith reacts to the best catches from last season, including that catch from Michael Neser against his Sixers and a "regulation" grab by Marnus Labuschagne! #BBL13 https://t.co/D8qvndyKRo
Brisbane Heat begin the season with a bang! #BBL13 https://t.co/nPbb23z9LJ
Kicking off their #BBL13 campaign tonight, the Sixers will yet again be a team to beat | @jackpayn Season preview π https://t.co/oqoucSgnJM
Matt Short, who was player of the tournament in last season's BBL, takes over the Adelaide Strikers' captaincy from Travis Head for #BBL13 https://t.co/nohgRe7NJi
An opening night to remember for the Brisbane Heat! #BBL13 Full report and highlights from the Gabba π https://t.co/1skKDMTW79
An opening night to remember for the Brisbane Heat! #BBL13 Full report and highlights from the Gabba π https://t.co/aVqWUKvqsK
A HUGE win for Brisbane Heat in the #BBL13 opener! Colin Munro's 99* fired the Heat to a massive score before a dominant bowling display to skittle the Stars π₯ π https://t.co/LfLB8QvB9Z https://t.co/gWTJDmyrdr
A perfect start to #BBL13 for the Heat as they thump the Stars by 103 runs! Click π for the full scorecard.
Superb use of the review by the Heat and they have their first in the first over! #BBL13 https://t.co/lU00U7eUVq
Oh so close to a century for Brisbane Heat's Colin Munro in the Big Bash opener #BBL13 βΆοΈ https://t.co/aBmfQaOhOd https://t.co/WkW7gQ2K82
One game tonight in the @britishbasketm as @McrGiants look to stand tall against in-form @surreyscorchers. Preview: https://t.co/gjqWkG50Hp
Colin Munro finishes 99 not out as the Heat post a massive 3-214 in the #BBL13 opener! Click π for the full scorecard.
The first ball of #BBL13 is just moments away and @stevesmith49 has given us his three young guys to keep an eye on this @BBL season! https://t.co/KcziHNSChT
#BBL13 is here! The Stars have won the bat flip and will bowl first at the Gabba. Every ball live from 6.15pm AEST on @7Cricket, @FoxCricket and @kayosports
With even more experience added to their list of young guns, the Renegades believe they're ready to beat the best in #BBL13 | @jackpayn Season preview π https://t.co/E0hKLNrJLS
β Two back-to-back championships β Five BBL titles overall Can Perth Scorchers pull off a three-peat this year? π https://t.co/VNHUSQRDmX #BBL13 https://t.co/FWlHF0JJ4e
Newly appointed Adelaide Strikers skipper Matt Short is hoping another big season could propel him into Australiaβs T20 World Cup squad #BBL13 | @ARamseyCricket https://t.co/NeDwDYTtBN
A Wednesday night showdown in Toronto! Pregame β‘οΈ https://t.co/6iR1VHZjwJ & Bally Sports app https://t.co/Gnxou3EUBS
A look at how Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder stack up ahead of the new season in part two of our #BBL13 preview β€΅οΈ https://t.co/emtgmmVzqX
Some big names headline tonight's #BBL13 opener. Here's all you need to know ahead of Heat-Stars https://t.co/InbwhQ4asv