KFC Twenty20 Big Bash

KFC_T20_Big_Bash_new

KFC Twenty20 Big Bash was an Australian Twenty20 cricket competition. It was established in 2005 by Cricket Australia and was the premier domestic Twenty20 competition in Australia until it was replaced by the Big Bash League in 2011.

History

The KFC Twenty20 Big Bash was introduced to provide a fast-paced, entertaining format of cricket that would attract new audiences to the sport. The competition featured state teams from the six Australian states: New South Wales Blues, Queensland Bulls, South Australia Redbacks, Tasmania Tigers, Victoria Bushrangers, and Western Australia Warriors.

Format

The tournament followed a round-robin format, where each team played against the other teams. The top teams at the end of the round-robin stage would advance to the semi-finals, with the winners of the semi-finals competing in the final to determine the champion.

Teams

• New South Wales Blues
• Queensland Bulls
• South Australia Redbacks
• Tasmania Tigers
• Victoria Bushrangers
• Western Australia Warriors

Notable Players

The KFC Twenty20 Big Bash featured many prominent Australian and international cricketers. Some of the notable players included:

• David Warner
• Shane Warne
• Adam Gilchrist
• Andrew Symonds
• Ricky Ponting

Legacy

The KFC Twenty20 Big Bash played a significant role in popularizing the Twenty20 format in Australia. Its success led to the creation of the Big Bash League, which expanded the competition to include city-based franchises and attracted a larger audience.

See Also

• Big Bash League
• Cricket Australia
• Twenty20 cricket