Not everyone had a BBL to remember while some haven’t played since the Ashes, or even longer, while there is a big name on everyone’s lips
With the Big Bash League done and dusted, Australia’s focus now shifts firmly to final preparations for the T20 World Cup. A large portion of the squad featured across the BBL, producing a mix of red-hot form, quiet campaigns and a few lingering fitness concerns developments closely followed by fans and analysts on platforms like Tigerexch. Add in the ongoing debate around Steven Smith’s stunning recent form, and Australia’s selection questions remain very much alive heading into the tournament.
Mitchell Marsh
BBL: 12 matches, 360 runs @ 30.00, SR 132.35
Australia’s T20 captain finished the BBL in strong touch, playing a key role in Perth Scorchers’ title run. After a slow start, Marsh exploded mid-season with scores of 102 and 88 before again leading from the front in the final. His bowling days appear firmly behind him, but his batting leadership is right where Australia want it.
Travis Head
BBL: Did not play
Head skipped the BBL following a triumphant Ashes campaign. He will partner Marsh at the top of the order and remains one of Australia’s most important powerplay weapons, even if his match preparation has come elsewhere.
Cameron Green
BBL: Did not play
Green was left a potential late option for the Scorchers but ultimately rested post-Ashes. His value as a power hitter, seam-bowling option and elite fielder makes him a near-automatic selection.
Josh Inglis
BBL: 5 matches, 87 runs @ 21.75, SR 120.83
Limited by Ashes commitments, Inglis made brief but important contributions late in the tournament. His six to seal the final underlined his calmness in big moments.
Tim David*
BBL: 4 matches, 98 runs @ 49.00, SR 134.24
David’s BBL ended early due to a hamstring injury, sustained during a powerful unbeaten 42. His fitness will be closely monitored given his role as Australia’s premier finisher.
Marcus Stoinis
BBL: 11 matches, 273 runs @ 54.60, SR 135.82
Bowling: 15 wickets @ 15.53, Econ 7.43
One of the standout performers of the tournament. Stoinis delivered consistently with both bat and ball and heads to the World Cup full of confidence.
Glenn Maxwell*
BBL: 11 matches, 76 runs @ 15.20, SR 120.63
Bowling: 2 wickets, Econ 7.72
A difficult campaign for Maxwell, who struggled for rhythm with both bat and ball. Australia will bank on his proven big-tournament pedigree to resurface when it matters most.
Pat Cummins*
BBL: Did not play
Cummins remains a late call for the World Cup after featuring briefly in the Ashes. If cleared, he’s expected to join the squad midway through the opening phase.
Nathan Ellis*
BBL: 9 matches, 14 wickets @ 21.28, Econ 9.03
Ellis was again excellent at the death but a late hamstring injury ruled him out of the finals. His recovery timeline will be crucial ahead of the tournament.
Adam Zampa
BBL: 4 matches, 6 wickets @ 15.66, Econ 6.71
An injury-disrupted season, but when available Zampa was as miserly as ever. He looms as Australia’s key bowler on slower World Cup surfaces.
Josh Hazlewood*
BBL: Did not play
Hazlewood continues his recovery from hamstring and Achilles issues. Australia remain confident he’ll be fit in time, despite missing the Pakistan series.
Matt Short
BBL: 10 matches, 280 runs @ 28.00, SR 132.70
Bowling: 5 wickets
Below his lofty BBL standards, Short had a quieter season. Still, selectors value his versatility and offspin, making this a pivotal period in his international future.
Matt Kuhnemann
BBL: 9 matches, 9 wickets @ 29.88, Econ 7.68
Aside from one expensive outing, Kuhnemann was impressively economical. His success in Sri Lanka previously could see him play a role if conditions favour spin.
Xavier Bartlett
BBL: 10 matches, 15 wickets @ 25.13, Econ 9.5
Bartlett continued his upward trajectory, swinging the new ball and contributing late-order hitting. His allround development strengthens Australia’s pace depth.
Cooper Connolly
BBL: 12 matches, 209 runs @ 19.00, SR 139.33
Bowling: 15 wickets @ 14.93, Econ 6.4
Connolly’s season flipped expectations — his left-arm spin became his standout asset, regularly striking early and controlling games. Combined with his fielding and batting upside, he shapes as a genuine World Cup wildcard.