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In an era of fast cricket, there is no difference between the Big Bash League and the Indian Premier League. The formats are identical and some players play in both leagues. Although, from an entertainment standpoint, anything would be superior for a regular fan who enjoys watching the 3-hour entertainment. But, in the opinion of serious fans, there are too many differences between these two leagues, with some crazy advancements in the Big Bash League.
When it comes to the Indian Premier League, there are innumerable positive aspects, such as providing an opportunity for players to make a name for themselves or garner attention in a short period of time. It not only gives the players fame, but it also financially secures them at the international level. Every summer, an intriguing tournament is held for the public to jazz up the feelings.
However, it is no longer as well-known as other T-20 leagues around the world. To be honest, tournament viewership has declined in recent years since the league’s inception. With news like bankrupt, teams being banned, spot-fixing from players, or even the creator of IPL Mr Lalit Modi being involved in issues that shocked fans later on after they became public, IPL has lagged behind so many other leagues around the world. On the other hand, the Australian Big Bash League, which began in 2011, has been more effective due to the right response behind such a format. The 3-hour entertainment with Zinger Bails, Giant screens, as well as Black Blades, as well as the good decision of having an autographed poster with your favourite players, entices the kids to return for the next match.
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Since the first season of the IPL, there has been a substantial difference for the audience to watch the live action through a wire cage, which is not the case in the Big Bash League because they care about their audience having a fantastic experience from the stands. Here are a few reasons why viewers consider Big Bash league to be better Over Indian Premier league,
- Unreal Innovation
It has been an early leader technology. Big Bash has been a trailblazer in advancement, with zinger bails, black blades, giant screens, rocket man, helmet cams, kid regions, and autograph sessions. Even the eight franchise websites are seamlessly integrated, trying to strike the correct balance between homogeneity and the corresponding franchise’s brand image. Big Bash is the worthy heir to the Kerry Packer World Series, which first changed cricket in 1977, because of its unwavering commitment to introducing new ideas.
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- Punctual Scheduling
Big Bash has a tighter schedule, packing in games to avoid overkill. Thus, every team plays every other team at least once in the 8-team, 35-match season format. Each team, however, is given a particular ‘opposition’ against whom they will play a second attempt. In general, a team’s assigned ‘competitor’ does not change across seasons. Cross-town rivals include the Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars, as well as the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder. This allows the BBL to have two Melbourne derbies and two Sydney derbies in the same season, which are now highly anticipated events. No IPL derby has ever accomplished this feat.
- Striking Advertisements
The framework of Big Bash’s sponsors is innovative. It has also avoided gambling, nicotine, and booze sponsors. They have more vibrant logos and blend in better with the spectacle, enticing to both children and adults. Cricket Australia and Hollywood studio Warner Brothers collaborated during the 2015-16 season to advertise the film Batman v Superman. Again, this was laid out spontaneously, a strategy that is a long way from Bollywood film promos done in cricket TV studios in India. Despite its wealth, the IPL’s players wear kits with garish blobs as brand logos. It typifies new rich brands, flush with venture capitalist cash but lacking in advertising class and design skills. The jerseys worn in the IPL are a visual assault. When done correctly, advertising does not feel bothersome.
- Crowd Opinion
IPL exposes people to a variety of challenges, including the increased security, 4-hour long lines, filthy restrooms, restricted movement within the stadium, and overpriced food are all mood detractors. In contrast, Big Bash has an abundance of creative props, both sponsored and crowd sourced. Contrast the seating infrastructure in India with the pool seats and grass banks in Australia. They purposefully keep it family-friendly, with four seats for $40, which is light on the wallet but heavy on the returns. The experience is less expensive and more user-friendly. It is by design, not by chance, which is why a Melbourne Derby game attracts a larger crowd than a Boxing Day Test. The current game attendance record is 80,883.
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