The Hobart Hurricanes should begin their title defence with a big win at home against the Sydney Thunder.

The Renegades and the Heat kick off their seasons in Geelong with both sides battling availability issues.

The new BBL season kicks off with a clash of historically the competition's two best sides in the Scorchers and Sixers.

The Big Bash is back for another season as the Hobart Hurricanes look to defend their BBL title in an always hotly contested tournament.

Matthew Wade

The Hurricanes look well-placed to secure their first Big Bash title when they host the Thunder in the BBL 14 Decider on Monday night.

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It's a blockbuster Big Bash final at the SCG on Friday night with the Sixers and Thunder competing for a spot in this season's decider.

Marcus Stoinis

It's curtains for the loser of the Thunder v Stars clash in western Sydney while the winner will face the Sixers on Friday night for a place in the final.

Matthew Wade

The Hurricanes meet the Sixers on Tuesday night in Hobart with a spot in the BBL14 Final up for grabs.

Marcus Stoinis

It's win and you're in for the Melbourne Stars when they host the Hobart Hurricanes at the MCG in the final regular season match of BBL 14 on Sunday night.

Matt Short

Both the Scorchers and Strikers remain mathematical chances to qualify for finals with a win at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.