The Strikers’ last-gasp win over the Hobart Hurricanes last night at Adelaide Oval has cemented the Strikers a top two-position heading into finals, and therefore the right to host a home semi-final.

CA today confirmed the semi-final scheduling given considerations around the BBL finals weekend taking place at the same time as the final stage of the Tour Down Under bicycle event in Adelaide.

Head of the Big Bash League Anthony Everard said: “We have been in discussions with the South Australian government and Network Ten around logistics of staging such a major Big Bash League match at the same time as the Tour Down Under in Adelaide.

“Their feedback to us is to bump in any infrastructure as early as possible, so we have decided to schedule the Strikers home Semi Final on Thursday 21st January, irrespective of whether they finish the regular season first or second on the ladder.

“The support from the Adelaide public for their BBL club has been magnificent, including selling out their last three home matches. Last season the Strikers also set the then-BBL attendance record when they hosted their semi-final against the Sydney Sixers at Adelaide Oval.

“The other BBL clubs in contention to host the other semi-final have been supportive of this scheduling decision,” Everard said.

The Tour Down Under will have its final stage through the heart of Adelaide, which includes a lap of the Adelaide Oval (King William Terrace) on Sunday 24 January; the same day as the KFC Big Bash League Final.

Adelaide Strikers General Manager, Bronwyn Klei said the Strikers were looking forward to another sell-out crowd at Adelaide Oval after packing the stadium in their last three matches.

"The atmosphere has been absolutely electric at Adelaide Oval recently, so the opportunity to host a home semi-final in front of 50,000 Strikers' fans is really exciting," said Klei.

"We believe we have the best fans in the league and last night they helped us get over the line in another nail-biter against the Hurricanes. Having them on our side in the semi-final will definitely be a huge advantage for the team."

Should the Strikers make it through to host the BBL Final on 24 January, the Adelaide Oval will be prepared with all infrastructure in place.

BBL finals schedule





Thursday 21 Jan – BBL semi-final one – Adelaide Strikers v TBC, Adelaide Oval

Friday 22 Jan – BBL semi-final two – TBC v TBC, venue TBC

Sun 24 Jan – BBL Final – winner of semi-final 1 v winner of semi-final 2

All matches will be double-headers to the Rebel Women’s Big Bash League finals matches