Seven Cricket Coverage

[TV.Cynic]

TV broadcast times on Seven:

Tuesday 13 December

BBL|12 – Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars (Manuka Oval)

Sydney 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Melbourne 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Brisbane 6.00pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Adelaide 6.30pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Perth 4.00pm live on 7mate

Wednesday 14 December

BBL|12 – Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers (Adelaide Oval)

Sydney 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Melbourne 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Brisbane 6.00pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Adelaide 6.30pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Perth 4.00pm live on 7mate

Thursday 15 December

BBL|12 – Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades (Cazalys Stadium)

Sydney 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Melbourne 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Brisbane 6.00pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Adelaide 6.30pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Perth 4.00pm live on 7mate

Friday 16 December

BBL|12 – Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes (MCG)

Sydney 5.00pm live on 7mate, 7.30pm live on Channel 7
Melbourne 5.00pm live on 7mate, 7.30pm live on Channel 7
Brisbane 4.00pm live on 7mate, 7.30pm live on Channel 7
Adelaide 4.30pm live on 7mate, 7.30pm live on Channel 7
Perth 2.00pm live on 7mate

BBL|12 – Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers (Sydney Showground)

Sydney 8.15pm live on Channel 7
Melbourne 8.15pm live on Channel 7
Brisbane 7.15pm live on 7mate, 8.30 live on Channel 7
Adelaide 7.45pm live on Channel 7
Perth 5.15pm live on 7mate

Saturday 17 December

Australia v South Africa Test Day One (Gabba)

Sydney 10.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Melbourne 10.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Brisbane 9.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Adelaide 9.30am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Perth 7.00am live on 7mate, 9.00am live on Channel 7

Sunday 18 December

Australia v South Africa Test Day Two (Gabba)

Sydney 10.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Melbourne 10.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Brisbane 9.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Adelaide 9.30am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Perth 7.00am live on 7mate, 9.00am live on Channel 7, 4.00pm live on 7mate

BBL|12 – Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder (Marvel)

Sydney 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Melbourne 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Brisbane 6.00pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Adelaide 6.30pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Perth 4.00pm live on 7mate

Monday 19 December

Australia v South Africa Test Day Three (Gabba)

Sydney 10.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Melbourne 10.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Brisbane 9.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Adelaide 9.30am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Perth 7.00am live on 7two, 9.00am live on Channel 7, 4.00pm live on 7mate

BBL|12 – Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers (UTAS)

Sydney 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Melbourne 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Brisbane 6.00pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Adelaide 6.30pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7 Perth 4.00pm live on 7mate

The Spin

Sydney 11.00pm on Channel 7 and 7plus
Melbourne 11.00pm on Channel 7 and 7plus
Brisbane 10.00pm on Channel 7 and 7plus
Adelaide 10.30pm on Channel 7 and 7plus
Perth 8.00pm on 7mate and 7plus

Tuesday 20 December

Australia v South Africa Test Day Four (Gabba)

Sydney 10.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Melbourne 10.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Brisbane 9.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Adelaide 9.30am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Perth 7.00am live on 7two, 9.00am live on Channel 7, 4.00pm live on 7mate

BBL|12 – Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder (Adelaide Oval)

Sydney 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Melbourne 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Brisbane 6.00pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Adelaide 6.30pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Perth 4.00pm live on 7mate

Wednesday 21 December

Australia v South Africa Test Day Five (Gabba)

Sydney 10.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Melbourne 10.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Brisbane 9.00am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Adelaide 9.30am live on Channel 7, 6.00pm live on 7mate
Perth 7.00am live on 7two, 9.00am live on Channel 7, 4.00pm live on 7mate

BBL|12 – Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat (GMHBA)

Sydney 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Melbourne 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Brisbane 6.00pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Adelaide 6.30pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Perth 4.00pm live on 7mate

Thursday 22 December

BBL|12 – Sydney Sixers v Hobart Hurricanes (SCG)

Sydney 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Melbourne 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Brisbane 6.00pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Adelaide 6.30pm live on 7mate, 7.00pm live on Channel 7
Perth 4.00pm live on 7mate

[spw68]

BBL need to get rid of the stupid “BBL|12” (means nothing to most people) and go with BBL 22/23.

[spw68]

And 7 need to stop this BS of advertising in AEDT in non-AEDT markets. There’s no less promos generated so it’s pointless. No wonder viewer numbers are down, no one knows when it starts.

[Apple75]

@TV.Cynic

Led by the incomparable, Ricky Ponting, Seven’s commentary team for BBL|12 is made up of Ian Bishop

I thought Bishop was only for the WI test matches

[Sully]

wasn’t sure of the correct thread

Noticed that cricket advertisers (Alinta, KFC, Rexona, Dettol, CA, etc and cricket themed) are airing on Channel 7 tonight, such as during Pacific Rim.

‘Make goods’ due to premature end to the last Test? Was meant to be Day 5 Session 3 (aedt) right now.

[Apple75]

Nicholson with Ponting, Bishop & Hodge for game 1 of BBL12 on 7

7Cricket

[Apple75]

@Apple75

Bishop

Looks like he is still being utilised as an expert instead of a ball by ball commentator -so far in tonight’s game

[Apple75]

Also I think this leaked through to the World Feed - from Sky Sports

during commentary Alistair mentioned ‘7cricket socials’ during commentary. This might be the first time they mentioned themselves (7) during commentary especially on BBL where they are host broadcasters while Fox says ‘Fox cricket’ all the time

[foxyrover]

And there was Howie every few overs mentioning “our international viewers”

[Bwillow11]

So silly. Nothing against Nicholson but he might actually give Channel 7’s BBL commentary line-up some pizazz.

[Apple75]

Maybe since this was Bishop’s 1st ever BBL game they gave him the backseat and a chance to observe stuff. They emphasised what he liked so far from his 1st game etc.

Maybe from his next game he might be the main caller? - probably wishful thinking

[Apple75]

7 calling today from the Melbourne studio, Fox is at the ground

[Bwillow11]

Disappointing effort from the host broadcaster, but we know how much they dislike even being obliged to broadcast it at all

[JohnsonTV]

Good to see Will Pucovski on TV. He is again taking an indefinite leave from playing cricket.

7Cricket

[Apple75]

Sky sports in NZ had Fox pre game but 7 for the game broadcast.
Sky sports in UK has Fox for the game broadcast

@Apple75

Interesting, looks like 7 is using the Fox DRS timer.

Like 7 had Fox graphic leak through the test before being corrected, the 7 DRS graphics also leaked through to the Fox coverage

[Qwerty]

A few technical issues on the telecast tonight. The feed keeps dropping out for short periods.

[Apple75]

Today JB “welcomed our viewers from South Australia & Queensland” another thing they haven’t done for BBL the previous years

He also mentioned how Siddle dropped by the Ch7 commentary box during the test match.

Also this is not a complaint, just observing that they are adding more ‘7’ to their BBL broadcast which is something they didn’t do before.

[TV.Cynic]

I have to wonder if Seven’s heart is really in the BBL coverage. Checking out how many promos for tonight’s game, there was one promo near the start of The Chase at 5pm then nothing after that. There was a mention in sport that the game starts after the news. There were plenty of ads for Home and Away and Australian Idol that start in 2023 and the Aus V SA tests, but nothing for the program that starts at 7pm. Plus no mention that it is on 7Mate at 6pm in any promo; instead just the main channel mentioned with 7:00 PM AEDT.

[Bwillow11]

And of course they aren’t even in Adelaide

[cmo]

@Apple75

7 calling today from the Melbourne studio

This is appalling and one of the reasons for the demise of the BBL. They can’t even be bothered.