The 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025/26 is set to reignite interest among Pakistani cricket fans, offering a chance to watch the country’s biggest stars compete in Australia. Players such as Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, and Hasan Ali will feature prominently, giving the tournament its strongest Pakistani presence in years.
For a long time, the BBL gradually slipped out of focus in Pakistan due to the rise of the Pakistan Super League, packed international schedules, and the emergence of numerous global T20 leagues.
However, BBL 15 is poised to reverse that trend by placing Pakistani talent at the center of its appeal, drawing renewed attention from fans back home.
Cricket fans in Pakistan can watch all the live action of BBL 2025/26 through multiple platforms. Matches will be broadcast live on PTV Sports and Ten Sports, ensuring nationwide television coverage. Viewers who prefer online streaming can watch every match on Tapmad. All opening-week games are scheduled to begin at 1:15 PM Pakistan Standard Time, making it convenient for afternoon viewing.
This season, BBL franchises have aggressively signed Pakistan’s top T20 stars, opting for proven match-winners rather than squad fillers. Only England has supplied more overseas players, but no other country matches Pakistan’s level of star power in the tournament.
The opening week promises a blockbuster clash, with Shaheen Shah Afridi’s Brisbane Heat facing Mohammad Rizwan’s Melbourne Renegades.
Beyond the on-field action, the matchup carries added intrigue, as both players have recently captained Pakistan, with Afridi having taken over the ODI captaincy role from Rizwan. With high-profile names and compelling storylines, BBL 2025/26 is shaping up to be must-watch cricket for Pakistani fans.
