BBL 2025-26: Predicting playing XI for match 35

Hobart Hurricanes will face the Brisbane Heat in the 35th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 on Wednesday, January 14, at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The Hurricanes are in first place with six wins in nine matches. The Heat have won four out of eight matches and are in fifth place.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI for match 33 of the BBL 2025-26:

Hobart Hurricanes

Top Order: Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, and Beau Webster

Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, and Beau Webster will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Ward has scored 176 runs in six outings at a strike rate of 139.68.

Middle Order: Ben McDermott (c), Nikhil Chaudhary, and Matthew Wade (wk)

Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, and Matthew Wade are likely to be there in the middle order. Chaudhary has made 263 runs in nine games and is the leading run-scorer for the team. 

Lower Middle Order: Rehan Ahmed and Chris Jordan

Rehan Ahmed and Chris Jordan are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Jordan has taken seven wickets in nine games, while Rehan has picked up three wickets.

Bowlers: Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, and Billy Stanlake

Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, and Billy Stanlake could be the three bowlers for the team. Rishad has picked up 11 wickets in eight innings at an average of 20.81.

Brisbane Heat

Top Order: Usman Khawaja (c), Jack Wildermuth, and Nathan McSweeney

Usman Khawaja, Jack Wildermuth, and Nathan McSweeney will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Wildermuth has scored 215 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 169.29.

Middle Order: Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, and Marnus Labuschagne

Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, and Marnus Labuschagne are likely to be there in the middle order. Renshaw is the highest run-scorer for the Heat with 287 runs in eight games at a strike rate of 157.69.

Lower Middle Order: Jimmy Peirson (wk) and Xavier Bartlett

Jimmy Peirson and Xavier Bartlett are likely to be in the lower middle-order. Bartlett has taken 10 wickets in eight games at an average of 30.10.

Bowlers: Matthew Kuhnemann, Thomas Balkin, and Zaman Khan

Matthew Kuhnemann, Thomas Balkin, and Zaman Khan could be the four bowlers for the team. Kuhnemann has picked up seven wickets in seven matches at an average of 29.42.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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