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
Broadcast
Fancode
Live Stream
Fancode
Weather Report
Clear
24.2°C
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Brisbane Heat
HUR
vs
HEA
BBL
HEA
vs
THU
BBL
SIX
vs
HEA
BBL
HEA
vs
STA
BBL
STR
vs
HEA
BBL
Sydney Sixers
SIX
vs
THU
BBL
SIX
vs
HUR
BBL
STA
vs
SIX
BBL
SIX
vs
HEA
BBL
REN
vs
SIX
BBL
Players Stats in current Series
Matt Renshaw
HEA - bat
324 Runs
10 Matches
Steve Smith
SIX - bat
299 Runs
6 Matches
Josh Philippe
SIX - wk
292 Runs
13 Matches
Jack Wildermuth
HEA - all
222 Runs
10 Matches
Max Bryant
HEA - bat
222 Runs
10 Matches
Babar Azam
SIX - bat
202 Runs
11 Matches
Michael Neser
HEA - all
225.00
2 Matches
Liam Haskett
HEA - bowl
200.00
3 Matches
Jack Edwards
SIX - ALL-ROUNDER
168.35
13 Matches
Steve Smith
SIX - bat
167.98
6 Matches
Kane Richardson
SIX - bowl
166.67
2 Matches
Joel Davies
SIX - bowl
159.30
13 Matches
Jack Edwards
SIX - ALL-ROUNDER
19 Wkts
13 Matches
Ben Dwarshuis
SIX - bowl
16 Wkts
12 Matches
Xavier Bartlett
HEA - bowl
15 Wkts
10 Matches
Joel Davies
SIX - bowl
14 Wkts
13 Matches
Sean Abbott
SIX - bowl
11 Wkts
10 Matches
Mitchell Starc
SIX - bowl
10 Wkts
5 Matches
Benjamin Manenti
SIX - all
5.94
9 Matches
Joel Davies
SIX - bowl
6.23
13 Matches
Charles Stobo
SIX - bowl
6.50
1 Match
Matt Renshaw
HEA - bat
6.85
10 Matches
Sean Abbott
SIX - bowl
7.26
10 Matches
Matthew Kuhnemann
HEA - bowl
7.69
9 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 | BAT
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.
Nathan McSweeney HEA | ALL
Nathan McSweeney is an aggressive batter. Moreover, he scored 49 runs in the last game against Hobart. He will definitely be a key player for the Brisbane Heat.
Josh Philippe SIX | WK
Phillips is an aggressive top-order batter who is in good form. Moreover, he scored 248 runs in the last 10 games.
Xavier Bartlett HEA | BOWL
Xavier Bartlett is currently in excellent form; he took 14 wickets in the 10 games. Moreover, he also took three wickets in the previous game against Hobart.
Babar Azam SIX | BAT
Babar is a top-order batter who is in good form. Moreover, he scored 47 runs in the game against the Sydney Thunder.
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Lachlan Shaw
SIX | WK
Jimmy Peirson
HEA | WK
Last Updated On - Jan 18 2026 2:01 PM
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