The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League concluded on November 10, and the Australian summer is already upon us. While the national team will be squaring off against India in 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is and 4 Tests, the rest of the Aussies will have their focus on BBL 2020-21, starting December 10.

Eight teams � Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Perth Scorchers, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Sydney Sixers, Sydney Thunder � will be playing each other twice in the league stage from December 10 to January 26.

The top 5 teams in the points table will then progress to the playoffs, which is a set of 5 matches starting on January 29 with the final slated to be held on February 6. Six stadiums have been finalised till now, while the venues of the fixtures post December 31 are yet to be decided.

The Perth Scorchers have been the most successful BBL side with 3 titles under their belt. They are followed by the Sydney Sixers, who triumphed for the second time by beating the Melbourne Stars by 19 runs in the final of BBL 2019-20.