Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 | 02-Jan-2026 01:45 PM | The Gabba
MLS 195/6 (20)
BRH 199/6 (19.4)
Brisbane Heat won by 4 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Bryant* | 48 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 184.62 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 21 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 233.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haris Rauf* | 3.4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.91 |
| Tom Curran | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 |
Last Wicket:Jimmy Peirson c Tom Curran b Haris Rauf 14(8) - 133/6 in 15.4 ov.
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars
Melbourne Stars — Innings 1 (195/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper (wk) c Jack Wildermuth b Thomas Balkin | 37 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 160.87 | |
| Thomas Rogers b Renshaw | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 | |
| Stoinis (c) c Thomas Balkin b Xavier Bartlett | 43 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 122.86 | |
| Campbell Kellaway c Max Bryant b Thomas Balkin | 29 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 207.14 | |
| Maxwell c Peirson b M Kuhnemann | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Hilton Cartwright not out | 26 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 130 | |
| Tom Curran c Munro b Ollie Patterson | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Macdonald not out | 37 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 308.33 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 3 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 195 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Mitchell Swepson, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Wildermuth | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 16 |
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12 |
| Ollie Patterson | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.2 |
| M Kuhnemann | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Thomas Balkin | 4 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 8.8 |
| Renshaw | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Harper & Thomas Rogers | 52 | 33 |
| Stoinis & Thomas Rogers | 4 | 5 |
| Stoinis & Campbell Kellaway | 53 | 32 |
| Stoinis & Maxwell | 4 | 3 |
| Stoinis & Hilton Cartwright | 21 | 22 |
| Tom Curran & Hilton Cartwright | 3 | 3 |
| Macdonald & Hilton Cartwright | 58 | 22 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Harper | 5.3 | 52 |
| 2 | Thomas Rogers | 6.2 | 56 |
| 3 | Campbell Kellaway | 11.4 | 109 |
| 4 | Maxwell | 12.1 | 113 |
| 5 | Stoinis | 15.5 | 134 |
| 6 | Tom Curran | 16.2 | 137 |
Brisbane Heat — Innings 2 (199/6 in 19.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Wildermuth c Hilton Cartwright b Peter Siddle | 15 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 150 | |
| Colin Munro c Sam Harper b Tom Curran | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Nathan McSweeney (c) c Stoinis b Peter Siddle | 43 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 138.71 | |
| Matt Renshaw c Campbell Kellaway b Mitchell Swepson | 41 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 151.85 | |
| Max Bryant not out | 48 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 184.62 | |
| Hugh Weibgen c Sam Harper b Mitchell Swepson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Jimmy Peirson (wk) c Tom Curran b Haris Rauf | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175 | |
| Xavier Bartlett not out | 21 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 233.33 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 7 | Total: 13 | |||||
| Total | 199 | 6 wkts, 19.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Matthew Kuhnemann, Thomas Balkin, Ollie Patterson | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Tom Curran | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.8 |
| Peter Siddle | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 |
| Haris Rauf | 3.4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.9 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Mitchell Swepson | 3 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 10 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Wildermuth & Munro | 18 | 15 |
| McSweeney & Munro | 16 | 10 |
| McSweeney & Renshaw | 69 | 47 |
| Bryant & Renshaw | 4 | 2 |
| Bryant & Hugh Weibgen | 2 | 4 |
| Bryant & Peirson | 24 | 16 |
| Bryant & Bartlett | 65 | 24 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Wildermuth | 2.3 | 18 |
| 2 | Colin Munro | 4.1 | 34 |
| 3 | Nathan McSweeney | 11.6 | 103 |
| 4 | Matt Renshaw | 12.2 | 107 |
| 5 | Hugh Weibgen | 12.6 | 109 |
| 6 | Jimmy Peirson | 15.4 | 133 |
Match Info
| Match | Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 |
| Time | 02-Jan-2026 01:45 PM |
| Venue | The Gabba |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars (HEA vs STA)
Brisbane Heat will face Melbourne Stars in a thrilling match on 02-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 Melbourne Stars 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 Melbourne Stars will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Brisbane Heat batting and Melbourne Stars 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 Melbourne Stars pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 02-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
