BBL 2025-26: Match 35, HUR vs HEA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat?

Things are getting spicier, as the Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) are all set to take on the Brisbane Heat (HEA) in the Match No. 35 of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 on Wednesday, January 14 at the Ninja Stadium in Hobart. 

The hosts Hobart Hurricanes are sitting comfortably at the top of the points table, having confirmed their place in the knockouts. They will look to experiment a few things in their last league stage match of the season, as things won't be easy in the knockouts. The Nathan Ellis-led Hurricanes will be looking to play their A-game today.

Brisbane Heat, on the contrary, have had a start-stop campaign this season, where not everything has fallen in place for them. However, they would certainly want to qualify for the knockouts, and a win in the clash against the defending champions will take them to the fourth spot, as they will complete ten points to their tally. 

HUR vs HEA: Match Details

Ninja Stadium, Hobart: Pitch Report

The Ninja Stadium in Hobart offers a well-balanced pitch, with both batters and bowlers having their say in the match. Among bowlers, spinners are likely to dominate on this surface, particularly for the dryness and the pace that the wickets here offer. All in all, an evenly poised contest is likely to be on the cards for the game between Hobart Hurricanes and Brisbane Heat.

HUR vs HEA: Head-to-Head Record in T20s

HUR vs HEA: Predicted Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes

Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (wicketkeeper), Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Nathan Ellis (captain)

Brisbane Heat

Usman Khawaja (captain), Jack Wildermuth, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson (wicketkeeper), Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Tom Balkin, Zaman Khan

HUR vs HEA: Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Matt Renshaw

Matt Renshaw has been striking the ball quite well throughout the ongoing season of the marquee T20 tournament. The left-handed batter is also the highest run-getter for the Brisbane-based side thus far, with 287 runs at a strike-rate of 157.69. He has also scored a century this season, which is something that his side would want him to repeat on Wednesday evening.

Probable Best Bowler: Nathan Ellis

Skipper Nathan Ellis missed the previous clash due to an injury, but he is expected to be back on the track. He has not only been an excellent captain, but an equally important strike bowler for the Hurricanes this season. The right-arm quick has accounted for 12 wickets after eight outings, and will be desperate to end the league stage on a high.

Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match