BBL Season Opener Between Renegades and Scorchers Confirmed for Chennai

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Cricket Australia has confirmed that Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium will host the opening match of the Big Bash League between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers. The fixture marks a significant move by the BBL to take its competition to an international venue. Cricket Australia noted that most clubs had expressed interest in being part of the overseas fixture. Organisers are hopeful of selling out the iconic Chennai ground for the historic occasion.

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