The season opener of the 16th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL 2026-27) will take place here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, a TNCA source confirmed on Monday.
The match will most likely be played in the second week of December. A five-member committee of Cricket Australia (CA) officials, who attended the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, are here to tour the stadium and further explore the venue.
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A CA representative declined to confirm the development but said, «We cannot confirm anything. We are exploring the potential of Chennai in collaboration with the Australian government to boost the India-Australia relationship. Nothing has been confirmed yet and we are working closely with our friends in BCCI.»
It is understood that BCCI president Mithun Manhas was also in Chennai to meet the CA officials.
Published on May 18, 2026
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