HEA vs SIX Full Match Highlights: Mitchell Starc & Sam Curran Shine in Sydney Victory

Today (January 18, 2026), in the BBL match played at The Gabba, the Sydney Sixers defeated the Brisbane Heat by 5 wickets. It was a thrilling encounter, with Sydney securing the victory in the final overs.

Match Summary: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers

• Brisbane Heat: Batting first, they scored 171/9 in 20 overs. Nathan McSweeney played the most impressive innings, scoring 69 runs off 54 balls. Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowlers for Sydney, taking 4 wickets.
• Sydney Sixers: Chasing a target of 172 runs, the Sydney Sixers reached 177/5 in 18.4 overs, winning the match. Sam Curran played a blistering innings, scoring 53 runs off just 27 balls and bringing his team close to victory. Steve Smith also made a valuable contribution with 52 runs.

Result: The Sydney Sixers won the match by 5 wickets with 8 balls remaining.