
London Lions crowned BBL League Cup champions
The London Lions resisted a late comeback from the Leicester Riders to win the BBL League Cup 79-71 at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on Sunday.
The London Lions resisted a late comeback from the Leicester Riders to win the BBL League Cup 79-71 at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on Sunday.
London Lions and Leicester Riders played out an excellent BBL Championship game in front of the Sky Sports cameras as an excellent final quarter from the league leaders saw them secure the win.
James Vear’s London Lions put on a spirited performance but were outclassed by Avtodor Saratov in 77-104 defeat.
The Surrey Scorchers have suffered due to COVID-19 postponements and will continue to play the catch-up game as they take on Cheshire Phoenix.
The likes of Michael Vaughan, David Lloyd and Nasser Hussain all claimed that Liam Livingstone should have earned a place in England’s Ashes squad this winter, such is the impression he has made in 2021.
James Vince inspired the Sydney Sixers to their third Big Bash title with victory over the Perth Scorchers by 27 runs.
Lancashire’ batsman Liam Livingstone set the Perth Scorchers on their way to the BBL final with a fine innings.
James Vince smashed an unbeaten 98 to help the Sydney Sixers secure a place in the Big Bash final with victory over the Perth Scorchers.
Jason Roy and Liam Livingstone were both in fine form overnight in the Big Bash, Tom Mason brings you up-to-date.