HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction, Match 40, Big Bash League Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates
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.
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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
Big Bash League, 18 Jan 2026, Sun, 1:45 PM IST, The Gabba
Match Starts In
00:02:06:02
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Broadcast
Fancode
Live Stream
Fancode
Weather Report
The GabbaRain
27.1°C
68% (Humidity)
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Probable Playing XI
Brisbane Heat
Usman Khawaja (C), Jack Wildermuth, NA McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Michael Neser, 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
Babar Azam, Steve Smith, JR Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (C), SM Curran, Lachlan Shaw, J Edwards, BAD Manenti, Mitchell Starc, Joel Davies, Sean Abbott
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 and availability news
Pitch Report
50%
Pace Bowling
50%
Spin Bowling
60%
Batting Pitch
158
Average Score
40%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Matt Renshaw HEA | BAT
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
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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Lachlan Shaw
SIX | WK
Jimmy Peirson
HEA | WK
Teams will be updated after Toss
Last Updated On - Jan 18 2026 9:36 AM
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