BIG Bash fever is building on the border with Lavington Sportsground set to host one of the regions biggest ever cricket matches on Tuesday, December 13.
Sydney Thunder the defending Big Bash League (BBL) champions will play Melbourne Stars under lights in both sides final trial match before BBL season six starts.
With both teams having full squads on the field, the match is expected to attract a bumper crowd in a day that features two other games.
Shane Watson, Andre Russell, Eoin Morgan, Chris Green and Pat Cummins are some of the talent Thunder will have in its team.
Mike Hussey who announced his retirement from playing last season will be travelling to the border in his role of Sydney Thunder Cricket manager.
Melbourne Stars are headlined by Kevin Pieterson, Glen Maxwell, David Hussey, James Faulkner and new test star Peter Handescomb.
In a first, the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) match between Thunder and Stars will be played for points at a regional venue as some of the world’s best female cricketers on show.
Australian women’s superstar Meg Lanning will lead the Stars, while former Riverina girl Alex Blackwell will lead the Thunder.
Australian women’s superstar Meg Lanning will lead the Stars, while former Riverina girl Alex Blackwell will lead the Thunder.
West Indian female superstar Steff Taylor is also one of many star internationals to play and will be alongside Blackwell for Thunder.
The WBBL starts at 10am with the Thunder and Stars also contesting an afternoon match between its second XI teams. The main event starts at 6.30pm with the Lavington ground and wicket in magnificent condition for the three matches.
Tickets online at www.borderbash.com.au or on the day.
