identifies emerging Fantasy players for the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash

The Big Bash tournament is headlined by international players such as Chris Gayle, but the competition is also famous for showcasing Australia’s brightest young talent.

Nic Maddinson (8.0) - New South Wales Blues

The 18-year-old came into New South Wales' squad for the first time this year on a rookie contract, but was quickly upgraded to the senior list after a blistering start to his first-class career, which included a century on debut.

James Faulkner (8.0) - Tasmania Tigers

While known more for his left-arm seamers, Faulkner has also been climbing the batting order in first-class cricket this season. He bowls with good accuracy, proven by his economy rate of 7.18 last season, which is impressive for a rookie in Twenty20 cricket. Overall a reliable player that is cheaper than most other all-rounders.

Aiden Blizzard (8.0) - South Australia Redbacks

Although Blizzard now has a few years experience on the domestic scene, his move from Victoria to South Australia will see him get more opportunities at the top of the order. Blizzard has a career Twenty20 strike rate of 157.56, which shows he can score some serious bonus Fantasy points if he gets going.

Tom Beaton (5.0) - Western Australia Warriors

This little-known batsmen from Western Australia was part of Australia’s winning ICC under-19 World Cup team in January this year. He is known for his hard-hitting approach and showed in his Ryobi One-Day Cup debut this season that he can mix at domestic level, scoring a brisk 71. 

hris Lynn (8.5) – Queensland Bulls

Only Andrew Symonds, Jimmy Maher and Martin Love scored centuries at a younger age in the first-class career for the Bulls, which gives you some idea of the potential this 20-year-old batsman has shown.

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