Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 | 18-Jan-2026 01:45 PM | The Gabba
BRH 171/9 (20)
SYS 177/5 (18.4)
Sydney Sixers won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Edwards* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600 |
| Sam Curran | 53 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 196.3 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Bartlett* | 3.4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8.73 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.75 |
Last Wicket:Lachlan Shaw c Jimmy Peirson b Xavier Bartlett 17(12) - 171/5 in 18.3 ov.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers
Brisbane Heat — Innings 1 (171/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Wildermuth c Sean Abbott b Mitchell Starc | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Usman Khawaja (c) c Ben Dwarshuis b Sean Abbott | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 157.14 | |
| Nathan McSweeney not out | 69 | 54 | 8 | 0 | 127.78 | |
| Matt Renshaw c Josh Philippe b Mitchell Starc | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marnus Labuschagne c Lachlan Shaw b Joel Davies | 18 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Max Bryant lbw b Sam Curran | 14 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 107.69 | |
| Jimmy Peirson (wk) c Sam Curran b Mitchell Starc | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Michael Neser c Joel Davies b Sam Curran | 35 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 250 | |
| Xavier Bartlett c Moises Henriques b Mitchell Starc | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Matthew Kuhnemann run out (Josh Philippe/Sam Curran) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zaman Khan not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 6 | Wides: 14 | Total: 20 | |||||
| Total | 171 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | 4 | 0 | 35 | 4 | 8.8 |
| Sean Abbott | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 |
| Jack Edwards | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Joel Davies | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.3 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Sam Curran | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Wildermuth & Khawaja | 6 | 5 |
| Nathan McSweeney & Khawaja | 6 | 5 |
| Nathan McSweeney & Matt Renshaw | 6 | 6 |
| Nathan McSweeney & Labuschagne | 41 | 42 |
| Nathan McSweeney & Max Bryant | 36 | 25 |
| Nathan McSweeney & Jimmy Peirson | 1 | 2 |
| Nathan McSweeney & Neser | 48 | 19 |
| Nathan McSweeney & Xavier Bartlett | 11 | 10 |
| Nathan McSweeney & Matthew Kuhnemann | 12 | 6 |
| Nathan McSweeney & Zaman Khan | 4 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Wildermuth | 0.5 | 6 |
| 2 | Usman Khawaja | 1.4 | 12 |
| 3 | Matt Renshaw | 2.4 | 18 |
| 4 | Marnus Labuschagne | 9.4 | 59 |
| 5 | Max Bryant | 13.5 | 95 |
| 6 | Jimmy Peirson | 14.1 | 96 |
| 7 | Michael Neser | 17.2 | 144 |
| 8 | Xavier Bartlett | 18.6 | 155 |
| 9 | Matthew Kuhnemann | 19.5 | 167 |
Sydney Sixers — Innings 2 (177/5 in 18.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam c Max Bryant b Xavier Bartlett | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Steven Smith b Zaman Khan | 54 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 135 | |
| Josh Philippe (wk) c Jack Wildermuth b Neser | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 160 | |
| Moises Henriques (c) c Labuschagne b Jack Wildermuth | 24 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 120 | |
| Sam Curran not out | 53 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 196.3 | |
| Lachlan Shaw c Jimmy Peirson b Xavier Bartlett | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 141.67 | |
| Jack Edwards not out | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 12 | Wides: 2 | Total: 14 | |||||
| Total | 177 | 5 wkts, 18.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Neser | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 3.4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8.7 |
| Jack Wildermuth | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.8 |
| Zaman Khan | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Matt Renshaw | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam & Smith | 21 | 12 |
| Josh Philippe & Smith | 10 | 6 |
| Moises Henriques & Smith | 43 | 34 |
| Sam Curran & Smith | 60 | 40 |
| Sam Curran & Lachlan Shaw | 37 | 19 |
| Sam Curran & Jack Edwards | 6 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babar Azam | 1.6 | 21 |
| 2 | Josh Philippe | 2.6 | 31 |
| 3 | Moises Henriques | 8.4 | 74 |
| 4 | Steven Smith | 15.2 | 134 |
| 5 | Lachlan Shaw | 18.3 | 171 |
Match Info
| Match | Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Time | 18-Jan-2026 01:45 PM |
| Venue | The Gabba |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers (HEA vs SIX)
Brisbane Heat will face Sydney Sixers in a thrilling match on 18-Jan-2026 in Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26. The match will be played at The Gabba at 01:45 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Brisbane Heat is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Sydney Sixers remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26.
The pitch at The Gabba is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Brisbane Heat will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Sydney Sixers will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Brisbane Heat batting and Sydney Sixers bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Brisbane Heat showcase its strengths, or will Sydney Sixers pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 18-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
