The KFC Twenty20 BigBash is all set for a roaring start with Queensland Bulls taking on Victoria in the opening game on Monday.

The Bulls will go into action without New Zealand skipper, Daniel Vettori but will welcome controversial all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who will be paid on the number of matches he turns up for.

Joining Symonds in the firepower will be Australian all-rounder James Hopes and leading run scorer from the 2008-09 BigBash season, Lee Carseldine.

The Bulls will also boast of a dangerous bowling attack with the likes of Nathan Rimmington, Ben Cutting, Alister McDermott, Ben Laughlin and Ryan Harris vying for spots.

Symonds may be making his debut for Queensland but his Twenty20 reputation is fearsome. Not only has he been an asset for Australia in the shortest format but forms a pillar of strength and power for reigning IPL champions, the Deccan Chargers.

The Victorian Bushrangers will not be short of star power as well, having signed up West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo and Kiwi middle order batsman Ross Taylor.

The Bushrangers suffered a rude shock when Pakistan speedster Sohail Tanvir had to pull out after signing a contract, thanks to injury.

Taylor was added as a last-minute replacement for the left arm seamer, who had made his mark in T20 cricket, with a scintillating show for the Rajasthan Royals in the first edition of the IPL in India.

The Bushrangers will be without the services of Peter Siddle, who is engaged with the Australian side in the Test series against Pakistan but will be boosted by the likes of Bravo, Clint McKay and Andrew McDonald.