THE 2012-13 SUMMER OF CRICKET
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Vodafone Test Series As usual, Brisbane will host the First Test match of the summer - this time around it is a blockbuster against South Africa. It will be South Africa's first Test in Brisbane in 49 years. |
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Commonwealth Bank The international One-Day summer will feature separate series against Sri Lanka and the West Indies in 2012-13. The Gabba has been assigned one ODI against Sri Lanka in January 2013. |
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KFC T20 International Brisbane is set to host its first KFC T20 International in five years this summer. The opponent is the explosive West Indies, with the match to be played in mid-February 2013. |
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Ryobi Cup The Ryobi Cup one day-competition is the nursery for Australia's ODI success as the No1 nation. Tickets for matches at the Gabba are available at the gate on match days. |
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The Sheffield Shield is the showpiece of domestic cricket in Australia, with the XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls playing matches over four days against each of the State teams. For the second year, entry to all Shield matches next summer is free. |
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KFC T20 Big Bash League The shiny new second version of the KFC T20 Big Bash League begins in early December, with eight city-based teams replacing the traditional six States in the expanded competition. The Brisbane Heat are likely to host four home games in an expanded eight-match schedule. |
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Commonwealth Bank Women's National Cricket League The Konica Minolta Queensland Fire will again contest matches in the 50-over and T20 competitions against teams from all other States. Three triple-headers will be at home at either Allan Border Field or the Gabba. |
