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Perth Scorchers Excited for Historic BBL Opener in Chennai
The Big Bash League is a cricket tournament played in Australia.
For the first time, one of its matches will be played in India.
The Melbourne Renegades will play the Perth Scorchers in Chennai on December 12.
Perth coach Adam Voges said his team is very excited about the event.
He said many Indian cricket supporters already follow the Scorchers in Perth.
The team hopes fans in Chennai and across India will enjoy the match.
Voges said the pitch looked good when he visited Chennai.
He also said the Scorchers are confident about having another successful season.
The Melbourne Renegades will face the Perth Scorchers on December 12 at Chepauk in Chennai.
The match will be the first Big Bash League game played in India.
Perth Scorchers head coach Adam Voges said the team is excited to make BBL history.
Voges said the Scorchers want to connect with Indian supporters and showcase Western Australia.
The defending BBL champions are confident of producing another strong season.
- Who
- The Melbourne Renegades, Perth Scorchers and Perth head coach Adam Voges.
- What
- The teams will play the first-ever Big Bash League match in India.
- Where
- Chepauk in Chennai, India.
- When
- December 12.
- Why
- The match is bringing the BBL to India and giving the Scorchers an opportunity to engage with Indian supporters and showcase Western Australia.
Key facts
- Competition
- Big Bash League (BBL)
- Fixture
- Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers
- Date
- December 12
- Venue
- Chepauk, Chennai
- Historic milestone
- First BBL match played in India
- Perth status
- Defending BBL champions
- Head coach
- Adam Voges
Quotes
Adam Voges
Head coach of the Perth Scorchers and former Australian cricketer
“The Perth Scorchers are incredibly proud and excited to be making history to open the first-ever BBL match in Chennai.”
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“I think fans in Chennai, and across India, are going to enjoy what they see.”
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