The Big Bash League (BBL) has unveiled its most electrifying schedule yet for season 15, and for Pakistani cricket fans, this season promises a feast of head-to-head showdowns and blockbuster nights.
From Babar Azam’s debut with the Sydney Sixers to Shaheen Afridi steaming in at the Gabba, here’s when you’ll want to clear your calendar to watch Pakistan’s finest take the field.
Pakistani fans will not have to wait long to see their stars in action during BBL 15, as Babar Azam is scheduled to take the field in the very first game against the Perth Scorchers on December 14. It’s a statement start for the Sixers against their great rivals, setting the tone for a summer of high drama.
The first Pakistan vs Pakistan BBL 15 action is scheduled for the very next day, as Mohammad Rizwan’s Melbourne Renegades take on Brisbane Heat and the first pick of the BBL 15 draft, Shaheen Shah Afridi. Shadab Khan is scheduled to make his BBL return in a rematch of last season’s final on December 16, with Sydney Thunder taking on Hobart Hurricanes.
The complete itinerary of the Pakistani players in BBL 15 is as follows:
| Date | Match | Venue | Pakistani Player(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2025 | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers | Perth Stadium | Babar Azam (Sixers) |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat | GMHBA Stadium | Mohammad Rizwan (Renegades), Shaheen Afridi (Heat) |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder | Bellerive Oval | Shadab Khan (Thunder) |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes | MCG | Haris Rauf (Stars) |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers | ENGIE Stadium | Shadab Khan (Thunder), Babar Azam (Sixers) |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat | Manuka Oval | Shadab Khan (Thunder), Shaheen Afridi (Heat) |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars | SCG | Babar Azam (Sixers), Haris Rauf (Stars) |
| 28 Dec 2025 | Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder | Manuka Oval | Haris Rauf (Stars), Shadab Khan (Thunder) |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat | Adelaide Oval | Hasan Ali (Strikers), Shaheen Afridi (Heat) |
| 1 Jan 2026 | Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers | Marvel Stadium | Mohammad Rizwan (Renegades), Babar Azam (Sixers) |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat | Coffs Harbour | Babar Azam (Sixers), Shaheen Afridi (Heat) |
| 10 Jan 2026 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder | The Gabba | Shaheen Afridi (Heat), Shadab Khan (Thunder) |
| 11 Jan 2026 | Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers | Adelaide Oval | Hasan Ali (Strikers) |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder | SCG | Babar Azam (Sixers), Shadab Khan (Thunder) |
| 18 Jan 2026 | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers | The Gabba | Shaheen Afridi (Heat), Babar Azam (Sixers) |
With matches spread across Australia’s most iconic venues, BBL 15 is set to become the ultimate stage for Pakistani players to showcase their T20 dominance—and for fans to watch them battle each other under the lights. The full fixture list is available here:
Whether you support the Sixers, Heat, Renegades, Thunder, Strikers, or Stars—this summer will be unforgettable.