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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

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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Tough but fair: selectors have prioritised future over sentiment

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Labuschagne dropped from Australia ODI squad, Renshaw earns call-up

Labuschagne dropped from Australia ODI squad, Renshaw earns call-up

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India trying to ready Reddy for greater challenges

India trying to ready Reddy for greater challenges

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'Do they really want to play for WI?' - Lara asks players to 'find a way'

'Do they really want to play for WI?' - Lara asks players to 'find a way'

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A batting-friendly pitch likely for second India-West Indies Test

A batting-friendly pitch likely for second India-West Indies Test

07-Oct-2025•Nagraj Gollapudi