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The curse of finishing top in the Big Bash

The curse of finishing top in the Big Bash

In six out of the eight editions of the BBL, the team finishing top of the table as fallen at the semi-final. Here's a brief history of the curse of dominating the group stage

14-Feb-2019•ESPNcricinfo staff
Worrall and Maxwell continue curse of table-toppers as Stars reach BBL final

Worrall and Maxwell continue curse of table-toppers as Stars reach BBL final

Dan Worrall made early inroads into the Hurricanes' powerful top order and despite three wickets for Qais Ahmad the chase was comfortable

14-Feb-2019•Report by Alex Malcolm
Zampa happy to embrace the strut of being a Melbourne Star

Zampa happy to embrace the strut of being a Melbourne Star

Having secured fourth place in last-gasp style, the legspinner believes the pressure is off against the table-topping Hurricanes

13-Feb-2019•Sam Perry
Wade's superstition hasn't stopped perfect balance with Short

Wade's superstition hasn't stopped perfect balance with Short

The Hobart Hurricanes opening pair have combined to devastating effect in this year's BBL with a differing styles causing no end of problems for the bowlers

13-Feb-2019•Melinda Farrell in Hobart
Maxwell-inspired Stars seek to stop prolific Hurricanes top order

Maxwell-inspired Stars seek to stop prolific Hurricanes top order

The Hurricanes have not lost a match at Blundstone Arena this season and will back their chances against a team they have had the wood on so far

13-Feb-2019•The Preview by Andrew McGlashan
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Who was the first Test cricketer to play 100 consecutive matches without being dropped?

Who was the first Test cricketer to play 100 consecutive matches without being dropped?

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Two changes likely in Agarkar-led India men's selection committee

22-Aug-2025•Shashank Kishore
Bangladesh leave out Mehidy for Asia Cup; Nurul, Saif return to the squad

Bangladesh leave out Mehidy for Asia Cup; Nurul, Saif return to the squad

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IPL star Priyansh Arya sets sights on Ranji Trophy

IPL star Priyansh Arya sets sights on Ranji Trophy

22-Aug-2025•Daya Sagar
Maharaj back in South Africa's T20I squad for England tour

Maharaj back in South Africa's T20I squad for England tour

23-Aug-2025 • 17 hrs ago•ESPNcricinfo staff