Most of the BBL pool costs 8 Cr, which means some of the biggest records in the competition are priced the same as players with almost no BBL record. 81 of the 120 players cost 8 Cr or less. This guide ranks the proven ones.
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Build My Squad →Best Budget Batters and All-Rounders
Ben McDermott and Usman Khawaja stand out. McDermott has three BBL hundreds and is listed as a keeper. Khawaja has retired from international cricket and expects to play a full season for the Heat.
Best Budget Bowlers
Sean Abbott is the all-time leading BBL wicket-taker and costs 8 Cr. Riley Meredith has 117 wickets and costs 7.5 Cr, one of the lowest prices in the pool.
Jason Behrendorff costs 8 Cr and has 145 BBL wickets, but has been ruled out of the season, so skip that pick.
Who to Check Before You Pick
- Players close to the Test side. Cricket Australia reported that all-format stars are unlikely to feature much, as the Tests run to 8 January.
- Possible designated batters. They cannot bowl, so an all-rounder used in this role has fewer ways to score.
- Late-order batters. A cheap finisher with a fine strike rate may face very few balls.
A Simple Way to Spend 100 Cr
Three premium players at about 9.5 Cr and eight at about 8.5 Cr comes to 96.5 Cr, leaving room to upgrade. Our sample XI in the Season Fantasy guide totals 100 Cr. Budget picks are what make those premium names possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the budget in BBL Season Fantasy?
100 Cr for your squad, with 150 transfers across all 44 matches.
Who is the best cheap bowler in BBL fantasy?
On BBL record, Sean Abbott: 186 wickets at 8 Cr.
Is BBL fantasy free on CricketDream?
Yes. Season Fantasy, Fantasy XI, Draft, Multi-Draft and Predictor are all free, with no entry fees and no cash prizes.
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