The KFC BBL|15 Team of the Tournament has been named, featuring five first-time selections.
Decided by the votes of the eight BBL head coaches, the annual team includes players from six clubs.
The BBL|15 Team of the Tournament is:
1. Finn Allen* (Perth Scorchers)
2. Sam Harper* (Wicket keeper, Melbourne Stars)
3. David Warner (Captain, Sydney Thunder)
4. Matthew Renshaw* (Brisbane Heat)
5. Aaron Hardie (Perth Scorchers)
6. Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars)
7. Jack Edwards* (Sydney Sixers)
8. Tom Curran (Melbourne Stars)
9. Haris Rauf (Melbourne Stars)
10. Lloyd Pope (Adelaide Strikers)
11. Peter Siddle (Melbourne Stars)
12. Liam Scott* (Adelaide Strikers)
*denotes first time selected in BBL Team of the Tournament
The team is led by Sydney Thunder skipper David Warner, the BKT Golden Bat winner, who blasted two centuries and finished with 433 runs for the season.
BBL|15 Player of the Tournament Sam Harper joins Warner in a batting order that includes each of the home and away season’s top five run scorers.
The competition’s leading wicket taker Haris Rauf (18 wickets) spearheads an attack featuring five of the season’s top six wicket takers.
Stars captain Marcus Stoinis earns selection for a record-equalling fifth time, while Aaron Hardie is in the team for the third time in four seasons.
Alongside Rauf, Finn Allen and Tom Curran are the international players to be recognised with selection.
Alistair Dobson, Cricket Australia’s Executive General Manager, Big Bash Leagues, said:
“The BBL|15 Team of the Tournament features the perfect mix of established and emerging stars who have performed exceptionally during this campaign.
“It is brilliant to see the likes of Sam Harper and Matt Renshaw 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.
“It’s no surprise to see the likes of David Warner and Marcus Stoinis in the side again. They are two of Australia’s finest white-ball players and their ability to perform on the big stage consistently is testament to the way they approach the game.
“Similarly, BBL provides for world class players including Finn Allen and Haris Rauf 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|15 Finals series
Two games remain in the KFC BBL|15 Finals – The Challenger and The Final.
Tickets to The Challenger are available at www.bigbash.com.au. All remaining tickets to The Final go on sale at 10am AWST on Saturday
Every Finals match will be broadcast on Seven, 7plus, Foxtel and Kayo Sports, with radio coverage on ABC Sport and SEN.
The Challenger: Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes, Friday, January 23, 7:15pm AEDT, Sydney Cricket Ground.
The Final: Perth Scorchers v winner of The Challenger, Sunday, January 25, 7:15pm AEDT, Optus Stadium
