BBL 2026-27 Squads: Confirmed Players for All 8 Teams

The BBL 2026-27 squads have 125 confirmed primary-list players across eight teams as of 14 November, leaving 19 roster positions available. Sydney Thunder have added Harry Hoekstra and Hugo Burdon, Perth Scorchers have signed Albert Esterhuysen, and Adelaide Strikers have recruited Harjas Singh.

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Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers have the most complete squads with 17 players each. Sydney Thunder, Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades follow with 16 contracted players apiece.

Twenty-two overseas positions are filled across the league, with Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes retaining one vacancy each.

BBL|16 squad status at a glance

Each team can register up to 18 primary-squad players, including a maximum of three overseas players.

Six clubs have filled all three overseas positions: Adelaide Strikers, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder.

These totals include contracted players who are unavailable through injury, such as Jason Behrendorff, but exclude temporary International Replacement Players such as Brisbane Heat’s Bevon Jacobs.

Latest BBL 2026-27 Player Movements

The latest signings have strengthened Sydney Thunder’s batting and left-arm pace options, expanded Perth Scorchers’ fast-bowling depth and added another domestic batter to Adelaide Strikers’ squad.

See all confirmed BBL 2026-27 player signings for announcement dates, contracts and transfers.

How do BBL|16 squad and overseas player rules work?

Every BBL club can register up to 18 players on its primary list for the 2026 27 season.

Rule	BBL|16 position
Maximum primary squad	18 players
Maximum overseas players	3
Minimum overseas players	None
Overseas player draft	Removed
International recruitment	Direct signing
Additional replacements	Permitted when required

Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes each have one overseas primary-list vacancy. The other six clubs have filled all three positions. Follow confirmed player signings for new agreements and replacements.

Adelaide Strikers squad for BBL|16

Adelaide Strikers have 14 confirmed players for BBL 2026-27 following the signing of Australian batter Harjas Singh. The latest addition increases the club’s domestic batting depth while leaving its three overseas positions unchanged.

Haris Rauf, Ben Stokes and Mark Chapman remain Adelaide’s confirmed international recruits. Matt Short is captain, with Tim Paine serving as head coach.

Latest movement: Harjas Singh joins Adelaide after the club previously secured Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf.

Harjas provides another domestic batting option alongside Matt Short, Alex Carey, Jason Sangha and Mackenzie Harvey. His exact playing role and position in Adelaide’s starting XI have not been announced.

The Strikers have 14 contracted players, four primary roster vacancies and no overseas positions available.

View the Adelaide Strikers BBL 2026-27 team guide.

Brisbane Heat squad for BBL|16

Brisbane Heat have 15 confirmed primary-squad players after re-signing Jimmy Peirson for BBL|16. The experienced wicketkeeper has played 124 matches for the Heat and enters his 13th season with the club.

Peirson’s return resolves Brisbane’s specialist wicketkeeping vacancy and adds leadership experience to James Hopes’ squad.

Latest movement: Jimmy Peirson returns for another season, joining new overseas recruits Tom Curran and Tim Robinson. Bevon Jacobs will separately cover Curran’s first three matches as an International Replacement Player.

Brisbane have three primary roster places and one overseas position remaining.

Read the Brisbane Heat BBL|16 team guide

Hobart Hurricanes squad for BBL|16

Hobart Hurricanes now have 17 confirmed players, leaving just one place on their 18-player primary squad. Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has returned on a one-year contract and will be available for the first eight matches of BBL|16.

Rishad was Hobart’s leading wicket-taker in BBL|15, claiming 15 wickets from 12 matches at an average of 20.86 and an economy rate of 7.82. His return creates a strong leg-spin combination alongside Australian recruit Adam Zampa.

Latest movement: Rishad Hossain returns after being named Hobart’s BBL|15 Player of the Year. His eight-match availability gives Jeff Vaughan another attacking spin option alongside Adam Zampa, although his deal does not cover the final two regular-season fixtures or finals.

Hobart now have one primary roster position and one overseas slot remaining.

Read the latest Hobart Hurricanes BBL|16 team guide.

Melbourne Renegades squad for BBL|16

Melbourne Renegades have 16 confirmed primary-squad players for BBL 2026-27 following the signing of Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman. Mustafizur joins Jonny Bairstow and Michael Bracewell as the club’s three overseas players, completing Melbourne’s international recruitment.

The 31-year-old left-arm pacer has been recruited after Jason Behrendorff was ruled out of the season following shoulder surgery. Behrendorff remains contracted through BBL|17 and is still included in the primary-squad count.

Luke Ronchi is the Renegades’ head coach, with Will Sutherland continuing as captain.

Melbourne have two primary roster positions available and no overseas vacancies.

Latest movement: Mustafizur Rahman has joined Melbourne Renegades for his first Big Bash season, completing the overseas group alongside Jonny Bairstow and Michael Bracewell.

The Bangladesh fast bowler strengthens Melbourne’s pace attack following Jason Behrendorff’s season-ending shoulder injury. His experience bowling with the new ball and at the death provides another option for Luke Ronchi.

Mustafizur will miss the 12 December opener against Perth Scorchers in Chennai because of his ILT20 commitments with Dubai Capitals. His first BBL appearance has not yet been confirmed.

Ben Manenti is another recent addition after moving from Sydney Sixers on a two-year contract. His off-spin and middle-order batting provide further depth.

Current squad status: 16 confirmed players, two primary vacancies and all three overseas positions filled.

Not currently contracted: Hassan Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Nathan Lyon, Gurinder Sandhu and Matthew Spoors.

Read the Melbourne Renegades BBL|16 team guide.

Melbourne Stars squad for BBL|16

Melbourne Stars have made the most aggressive overseas moves of the contracting period. Finn Allen and the Overton twins fill all three international positions, while Todd Murphy adds another Australian spin option.

Latest movement: Finn Allen has joined from defending champions Perth Scorchers on a three-year deal. Jamie and Craig Overton will become the first twin brothers to play together in the BBL. Todd Murphy has also moved from Sydney Sixers.

Tom Curran has left the Stars to sign with Brisbane Heat.

Not currently contracted: Scott Boland, Joe Clarke, Sam Hain, Blake Macdonald, Hamish McKenzie, Jon Merlo, Aryan Sharma, Mark Steketee and Tom Whitney. Haris Rauf has joined Adelaide Strikers, while Tom Curran has moved to Brisbane Heat.

Read the Melbourne Stars BBL|16 team guide

Perth Scorchers squad for BBL|16

Perth Scorchers have 16 confirmed primary-squad players following the signing of 20-year-old fast bowler Albert Esterhuysen. The Western Australian quick joins the defending champions after impressive Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup performances.

Esterhuysen adds domestic bowling depth alongside Jhye Richardson, Lance Morris, Mahli Beardman and Brody Couch.

Latest movement: Albert Esterhuysen has earned his first Big Bash contract after taking 4/37 on his Sheffield Shield debut against Queensland and recording 2/30 from nine overs in a recent One-Day Cup match.

His arrival strengthens Perth’s pace options without affecting the club’s overseas recruitment.

Zak Crawley, Calvin Harrison and Aneurin Donald occupy the three international positions.

The Scorchers have 16 confirmed players, two roster vacancies and no overseas places available.

Explore the Perth Scorchers BBL 2026-27 squad and fixtures.

Sydney Sixers squad for BBL|16

Sydney Sixers have 17 players confirmed for BBL|16 after re-signing England leg-spinner Jafer Chohan on a one-year deal.

Chohan joins Tim Seifert and Chris Jordan as Sydney’s third overseas player. His return strengthens an attack that also includes domestic off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli and left-arm spinner Joel Davies.

Latest movement: Jafer Chohan returns for another Big Bash campaign, completing Sydney’s overseas recruitment. The British-Pakistani leg-spinner provides a different bowling option from Corey Rocchiccioli, who joined earlier in October.

Sydney Sixers now have one primary roster place available and no overseas vacancies.

Read the Sydney Sixers BBL|16 team guide

Sydney Thunder squad for BBL|16

Latest moveSydney Thunder have 16 confirmed players after signing Hugo Burdon and Harry Hoekstra. The two domestic additions join earlier recruit Will Salzmann, strengthening the squad’s batting and pace-bowling depth.

David Warner remains captain under head coach Andrew Flintoff. Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson and Sam Billings are the club’s three overseas players.

Latest movement: Hugo Burdon has joined from Queensland’s domestic cricket setup after strong performances in the Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup, including scores of 70, 73 and 67.

Harry Hoekstra joins after taking match figures of 9/98 against Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield and 5/42 against New South Wales in the One-Day Cup.

Both players are preparing for their first Big Bash appearances.

Thunder have 16 confirmed players and two primary roster vacancies, with all three international positions occupied.

See the Sydney Thunder BBL 2026-27 squad and fixtures.

Which major BBL players are still uncontracted?

Several prominent BBL|15 players remain outside the confirmed BBL|16 squads.

“Uncontracted” means a player is not currently part of the confirmed primary squad. It does not automatically mean the player has left the club or is unavailable for BBL|16. Clubs can still negotiate new agreements while roster places remain open.

What has changed for the BBL 2026-27 squads?

Sydney Thunder have added Queensland batter Hugo Burdon and Victorian fast bowler Harry Hoekstra, increasing their squad to 16 contracted players.

Perth Scorchers have signed Western Australian quick Albert Esterhuysen, taking the defending champions to 16 players, while Adelaide Strikers have recruited batter Harjas Singh to reach 14.

These domestic signings have reduced the number of available primary roster positions across the competition to 19.

Overseas recruitment remains unchanged. Twenty-two of the maximum 24 international positions are filled, with Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes having one vacancy each.

The latest additions provide greater squad depth, but none of the newly signed players has been guaranteed a place in the opening playing XI.

Follow the latest BBL player signings and transfers.