Sydney Sixers Announce ‘Babaristan’ Fan Zone to Welcome Babar Azam in Big Bash League 2025

Sydney: Australian T20 franchise Sydney Sixers has announced a special fan zone named “Babaristan” to welcome Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam ahead of his debut season in the Big Bash League (BBL).

The “Babaristan” fan zone will officially open on December 17, during the match between Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers, marking Babar Azam’s debut in the tournament.

This will be Babar’s first-ever participation in the BBL, as he joins the Sixers for Season 15, which runs from December 14, 2025, to January 25, 2026.

Babar has a message for Sixers fans 👀

Be part of Babaristan, the brand-new Support Zone at the SCG 🇵🇰

🎟️ https://t.co/Dtz4H0mPqD#BBL #babarazam #expecttheunforgettable pic.twitter.com/LJjCak05wZ

— Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) October 23, 2025

The opening match of the tournament will feature Perth Scorchers taking on the Sydney Sixers at the Perth Stadium.

According to the franchise, the “Babaristan” fan zone will feature interactive games, merchandise booths, and photo areas to celebrate the arrival of one of world cricket’s biggest stars.

Fans in Australia, especially from the Pakistani community, are expected to turn up in large numbers to support Babar Azam and the Sydney Sixers throughout the season.

Read More : BBL Draft Completed, Seven Pakistani Players Picked by Franchises

The international players’ draft for the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL) has been completed, with several Pakistani cricketers securing spots in different teams.

According to media reports, Brisbane Heat has selected Pakistan’s star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Platinum category. Melbourne Renegades picked wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, while Melbourne Stars chose fast bowler Haris Rauf, both in the Platinum category as well.

In addition, Sydney Thunder has included leg-spinner Shadab Khan in their squad under the Gold category. Pakistan’s top-order batsman Babar Azam, who had already signed with Sydney Sixers before the draft, will also represent the franchise in the Gold category.

Meanwhile, the Melbourne Renegades have picked young all-rounder Hasan Khan in the Silver category, and the Adelaide Strikers selected fast bowler Hasan Ali in the same category.