The Big Bash League is a popular cricket tournament watched by many around the world. It started in 2011 and has become a key event for Australian players in the T20 cricket format. Some young players hope to make a name for themselves in international cricket through this league.

The BBL is now a high-pressure tournament. Every team needs to perform well and make headlines every day. No matter how much money is spent or how many top players are bought, it all comes down to how the team performs on match day.

On the day of the match, the team captain plays a crucial role. His decisions on the field can change the game’s outcome. A good captain ensures his team is performing well enough to win.

A captain’s focus should be on his team’s performance and how his individual efforts contribute to the team’s success. Here is a list of some of the best captains who have been valuable to their teams in the Big Bash League.

5. Moises Henriques

Moises was born in Portugal. He never imagined he would be the captain of the Sydney Sixers’ winning squad last year. Moises Henriques is an Australian cricketer who debuted in the T20 format in 2009. Unfortunately, he was run out for just 1 run. Despite this, he has made a significant impact in the Big Bash League (BBL) by leading the Sydney Sixers. Henriques is a middle-order batsman and right-arm medium pacer. Initially, he established himself as a crucial team member with his ability to score and lower the opposition’s run rate. Later, he proved to be a brilliant leader by winning two consecutive BBL trophies in 2019-20 and 2020-21. His win percentage stands at 56.25%.

4. Simon Katich

Perth Scorchers skipper Simon Katich is number 4 on the list. He debuted for the Big Bash League and Perth Scorchers in 2011. As a left-handed batsman and part-time left-arm chinaman bowler, he gave the team an extra boundary. His experience with the international team and other domestic leagues like IPL allowed him to lead the Perth Scorchers. Katich had a special ability to give the team a strong start and slow down the opposition’s run rate in the middle overs. He managed the pressure of batting, bowling, and captaincy well for 2 years. Simon Katich has a win percentage of 62.50% with 12 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw.

3. Adam Voges

Adam Voges is the second captain from the Perth Scorchers on the list. He was given the captaincy in 2014 after Simon Katich’s resignation and continued until his retirement in 2018. Voges debuted in the tournament in 2011 with Melbourne Stars. Though his international career was not as expected, things started changing when he joined the Scorchers in 2012. Initially, he proved to be an important all-rounder and later took the team to new heights. Under him, the Scorchers won 2 league titles in 2015-16 and 2017-18. Adam Voges has a win percentage of 67.74% with 21 wins and 10 losses. His international career spanned 9 years, including a stint as stand-in vice-captain with David Warner in a test match.

2. Travis Head

Travis Head is one of the most successful captains and players in the BBL league. He debuted in the 2012-2013 season and has been loyal to Adelaide Strikers since then. Head was allowed to lead the team in 2017 after Brad Hodge and has done a commendable job. He also plays a crucial role for the Australian test team, making his test debut in 2018 against Pakistan. In January 2019, Head was announced as Australia’s new Test vice-captain with Pat Cummins as captain before the series against Sri Lanka. Travis Head has a win percentage of 75% with 15 wins and 6 losses. He is also part of the upcoming Ashes series in Australia.

1. Steve Smith

Australian legend and current test team vice-captain, Steve Smith, tops the list. Smith debuted for the Big Bash League in the first season as the captain of Sydney Sixers. His captaincy lasted for 2 years. During his tenure as skipper of Sydney Sixers, he was also making headlines for his national team performances. Steve Smith is considered one of the best players in the test format. His ability to handle pressure in all cricket formats at the international level made him eligible to lead the BBL team. Steve Smith has a win percentage of 77.27% with 8 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. He is also part of the upcoming Ashes series in Australia as Vice-Captain.