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As the kick off to BBL|02 draws nearer, so too does the deadline to pick your Fantasy Big Bash League team.
With $10,000 of cash prizes up for grabs and, perhaps more importantly, bragging rights over your rights at stake, choosing the right players from the start is crucial.
But never fear! We've compiled an Ultimate Fantasy Big Bash XII, based on the most popular players selected by foxsports.com.au users.
Affording everyone in the Ultimate XII might be a stretch too far, but if you're able to squeeze some of these players into your squad, you might just get a leg-up on your rivals.
As of Monday 4 December, these are the five batsmen, two all-rounders, wicketkeeper and four bowlers selected most by foxsports.com.au users.
Which of these players will you squeeze into your Fantasy Big Bash squad? Be sure to register your team before the first round deadline of 6.45pm (EDT) on Friday, December 7!
Batsmen
Aaron Finch ($95,000)
Aaron Finch earned a shock call-up to Australia's T20 side early in 2011, and his good form with Melbourne Renegades last season saw him have another shot at international level against India earlier this year. The stocky Victorian is the most popular batsman in Fantasy Big Bash, with 39.5 per cent of users thinking him well worth is price tag.
Nic Maddinson ($75,000)
Sydney Sixers youngster Nic Maddinson is a surprise inclusion in the Ultimate XII, selected by 36.9 per cent of Fantasy players. He's undoubtedly good value at $75K, and if the word around cricket circles is to be believed, he could have plenty of runs around the corner.
Chris Gayle ($120,000)
Forking out $120K for Chris Gayle may hit you hard in the hip pocket, but it seems many Fantasy players - 36.4 per cent of them, to be precise - couldn't resist the lure of the coolest man in cricket. Gayle's dynamic batting and even his handy off-spin helped him rack up a monster 872 Fantasy points while playing with Sydney Thunder last season, and there's no reason why the big West Indies star can't repeat that effort this time around.
David Hussey ($110,000)
David Hussey scored the second-most Fantasy points in last year's Big Bash, making his price of $110K this season seem like good value. With 34.4 per cent of teams selecting him, it's clear to see why. Together with Luke Wright, Hussey is Melbourne Stars' most consistent batsman and is as close to a guaranteed points-scorer as you're likely to get.
Rob Quiney ($80,000)
It's been a big month for Rob Quiney. The Melbourne Stars batsman made his Test debut against South Africa, but after failing to make an impact, made way for Shane Watson's return to the side. Quiney remains in the frame to replace Ricky Ponting in the Test team, and therefore may miss some of the Big Bash tournament, but that hasn't stopped 34.3 per cent of Fantasy teams acquiring his services.
Who missed the cut?
There's no room in our Ultimate XII for last season's top points-scorer Travis Birt ($110K), South African veteran Herschelle Gibbs, or Hobart Hurricanes' Englishman Owais Shah ($90K).
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All-rounders
Luke Wright ($85,000)
Luke Wright somehow managed to fly under the radar last season, despite earning an impressive 739 Fantasy points through his smart batting and handy bowling for Melbourne Stars. Wright looks unlikely to fly under the radar this time around, as evidenced by the 35 per cent of Fantasy teams that have snapped him up for his bargain price of 85K.
Johan Botha ($85,000)
The South African all-rounder has certainly made his mark in South Australia, captaining the state side to their first Sheffield Shield win in two years earlier this season. But it's in the shorter form of the game that Botha shines, as was shown when he picked up 439 Fantasy points last season, and the Adelaide Strikers skipper was a popular selection this season, with 27.1 per cent of teams choosing him.
Who missed the cut?
Three of the most dynamic all-rounders in Australia - James Faulkner ($85K), Glenn Maxwell ($90K), and Dan Christian ($100K) - aren't in our Ultimate XII, but would still make good value purchases.
Wicketkeeper
Brad Haddin ($90,000)
Fantasy Big Bash players look to have gone for the familiar over the unknown, with 25.4 per cent selecting Sydney Sixers veteran Brad Haddin. With Test cricket seemingly out of the frame for the time being, Haddin has been in good form in both the Sheffield Shield and Ryobi Cup, and is sure to score more than the 138 points he picked up last season.
Who missed the cut?
Perth Scorchers youngster Tom Triffit ($75K) picked up 20 per cent of the vote and could be a bit of a smokie, while Melbourne Renegades 'keeper Peter Nevill also just missed the cut for our Ultimate XII.
Bowlers
Brad Hogg ($80,000)
Brad Hogg picked up a cult following last year, with his infectious enthusiasm and accurate wrist spin helping the Scorchers reach the BBL final. Somehow Hogg's price remains at the bargain-basement level of $80K, helping him become the most popular player in Fantasy Big Bash, with 50.7 per cent of teams picking him.
Scott Coyte ($65,000)
Another who represents good value is Sydney Thunders paceman Scott Coyte, who has been selected by 36.3 per cent of teams. His 539 Fantasy points last season helped erase some memories of him getting smashed for 32 runs off one over by Chris Gayle back in the old Big Bash competition in 2010-2011.
Mitchell Starc ($85,000)
Mitchell Starc's inclusion in the Test squad hasn't stopped a sizeable chunk of Fantasy teams picking him in their team - 22 per cent in fact. If his form in the T20 Champions League is anything to go by, Starc would still be worth buying even if he misses a couple of games.
Ben Laughlin ($70,000)
Ben Laughlin suits Hobart Hurricanes - he's understated, goes about his business with minimal fuss, but boy does he get the business done. His clever fast-mediums helped him pick up 435 Fantasy points last season, which has seen him selected by 21.3 per cent of teams this year.
Who missed out?
Two of domestic cricket's rising stars, Nathan Coulter-Nile ($80K) and Alister McDermott ($75K), just missed the cut, as did outstanding Perth Scorchers spinner Michael Beer ($75K).
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