 The first series involved cricketing legends from Australia, England and the West Indies.It was won by England, who beat Australia in the Grand Final on 4 February 2007.Due to the popularity to the initial series, a new 2008 series was held with teams from Australia, England and New Zealand competing, which also saw the addition of Glenelg Beach in Adelaide included in the schedule alongside the existing locations of Maroubra Beach in Sydney, Scarborough Beach in Perth and Coolangatta Beach on the Gold Coast.