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The KFC BBL|14 Team of the Tournament has been named, featuring seven first-time selections.

Decided by the votes of the eight BBL head coaches, the annual team includes players from seven clubs.

The BBL|14 Team of the Tournament is:

  1. David Warner* (Captain, Sydney Thunder)
  2. Mitchell Owen* (Hobart Hurricanes)
  3. Cooper Connolly* (Perth Scorchers)
  4. Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars)
  5. Sam Billings* (Wicket keeper, Sydney Thunder)
  6. Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars)
  7. Tim David (Hobart Hurricanes)
  8. Ben Dwarshuis* (Sydney Sixers)
  9. Tom Rogers (Melbourne Renegades)
  10. Jason Behrendorff* (Perth Scorchers)
  11. Lloyd Pope* (Adelaide Strikers)
  12. Jamie Overton (Adelaide Strikers)

*denotes first time selected in BBL Team of the Tournament

The team is led by Sydney Thunder skipper David Warner, who has guided his side from the bottom of the BBL|13 table into this season’s finals.

Cooper Connolly (351 runs), the BKT Golden Bat winner, joins Warner in a batting order that includes each of the home and away season’s top five fun scorers.

BKT Golden Arm recipient Jason Behrendorff (17 wickets) takes the new ball in an attack featuring four of the season’s top six wicket takers.

Sam Billings (11 dismissals) wears the wicket keeping gloves and is one of two international players, alongside Jamie Overton, to be recognised with selection.

Alistair Dobson, Cricket Australia’s Executive General Manager, Big Bash Leagues, said:

“The BBL|14 Team of the Tournament features the perfect mix of established stars and new faces who have performed exceptionally during this campaign.

“It is brilliant to see the likes of David Warner and Jason Behrendorff earn selection for the first time, alongside a host of other experienced players. Their performances over many years reflect all players’ dedication to the BBL.

“Similarly, the BBL has been the launch pad for young players like Cooper Connolly and Mitch Owen, and a place for internationals including Sam Billings and Jamie Overton to showcase their talent. We know fans love watching them, and all members of this team, every night over the summer holidays.

“We congratulate the entire Team of the Tournament on their selection and thank our head coaches for their work in selecting this side.”

KFC BBL|14 Finals series 

Two games remain in the KFC BBL|14 Finals – The Challenger and The Final.

Tickets to ‘The Challenger’ are available at www.bigbash.com.au.

The initial allocation of tickets for The Final has been exhausted, with a further release expected soon.

Every Finals match will be broadcast on Seven, Foxtel, 7plus and Kayo Sports, with radio coverage on ABC Sport and SEN.

The Qualifier: Hobart Hurricanes 7-173 def Sydney Sixers 5-161 by 12 runs on Tuesday, January 21 at Ninja Stadium.

The Knockout: Sydney Thunder 7-135 def Melbourne Stars 114 by 21 runs (DLS) on Wednesday, January 22 at ENGIE Stadium.

The Challenger: Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder, Friday, January 24, 7:15pm AEDT, Sydney Cricket Ground.

The Final: Hobart Hurricanes v winner of The Challenger, Monday, January 27, 7:15pm AEDT, Ninja Stadium.

Note: A reserve day of Tuesday, January 28, 7:15pm AEDT is available for The Final.

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