The Brisbane Heat are set to face the Sydney Sixers in the 40th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground (The Gabba) in Brisbane on Sunday, January 18.
Preview
In the 40th game of the BBL 2025-26, Brisbane Heat (HEA) are set to face Sydney Sixers (SIX). The Brisbane Heat performed decently this season as they won 5 out of the nine games. However, they won the last game against Hobart Hurricanes by 3 runs. In the previous game, Nathan McSweeney performed well and scored 49 runs, while Xavier Bartlett took three wickets in the bowling department.
On the other hand, the Sydney Sixers have performed decently in this season as they won five games out of nine. Moreover, they won their last game against the Sydney Thunder by 5 wickets. Steven Smith played an outstanding inning and scored 100 runs. While Sam Curran did well in bowling and took three wickets. This match will be very important for both teams; the winner of the game will qualify for the play-offs.
Match Information
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers, Match 40
Probable PlayingXI
Brisbane Heat
Usman Khawaja(C), Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Marnus Labuschagne, Jack Wildermuth, NA McSweeney, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Z Khan
Bench: S Afridi, TP Alsop, Hugh Weibgen, Callum Vidler, SH Johnson, O Patterson, C Munro, Lachlan Hearne, Paddy Dooley, Liam Haskett, Tom Balkin, Jack Wood
Sydney Sixers
Steve Smith, J Edwards, Sean Abbott, Babar Azam, Moises Henriques(C), SM Curran, BAD Manenti, JR Philippe, Lachlan Shaw, Mitchell Starc, Joel Davies
Bench: Daniel Hughes, JC Silk, Hayden Kerr, Jafer Chohan, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Perry, KW Richardson, Charles Stobo, R Kingsell, Harjas Singh, J Scott, Josh Hazlewood
Injury News – (Will be added when there is an update)
Pitch Report
Captains
Matt Renshaw HEA | bat – 8.5
Matt Renshaw is currently performing brilliantly. Moreover, he scored 364 runs in the last 10 games. His form will definitely impact the team’s performance.
Steve Smith SIX | BATTER – 8.5
Steven Smith is an aggressive top-order batter who is in good form. Moreover, he scored 100 runs in the last game against the Sydney Thunder. He can definitely surprise his opponents with good performances.
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Nathan McSweeney HEA | ALL – 7
Nathan McSweeney is an aggressive batter. Moreover, he scored 49 runs in the last game against Hobart. He will definitely be a key player for the Brisbane Heat.
Josh Philippe SIX | WK – 8.5
Phillips is an aggressive top-order batter who is in good form. Moreover, he scored 248 runs in the last 10 games.
Budget
Xavier Bartlett HEA | bowl – 8
Xavier Bartlett is currently in excellent form; he took 14 wickets in the 10 games. Moreover, he also took three wickets in the previous game against Hobart.
Babar Azam SIX | bat – 9
Babar is a top-order batter who is in good form. Moreover, he scored 47 runs in the game against the Sydney Thunder.
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Lachlan Shaw – SIX | WK – 8
Jimmy Peirson – HEA | WK – 7
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