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.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 18 Jan 2026, 13:04 IST

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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

The Gabba

Clouds

25.5°C

78% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Brisbane Heat

W
W
L
W
L

Sydney Sixers

W
NR
W
W
W

Players Stats in current Series

1

Matt Renshaw

HEA - bat

324 Runs

9 Matches

2

232 Runs

9 Matches

3

Jack Wildermuth

HEA - all

221 Runs

9 Matches

4

Max Bryant

HEA - bat

208 Runs

9 Matches

5

Babar Azam

SIX - bat

201 Runs

9 Matches

6

Daniel Hughes

SIX - bat

141 Runs

6 Matches

1

Steve Smith

SIX - BATTER

205.17

2 Matches

2

Liam Haskett

HEA - bowl

200.00

3 Matches

3

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

184.75

9 Matches

4

Lachlan Shaw

SIX - wk

180.65

4 Matches

5

Kane Richardson

SIX - bowl

166.67

2 Matches

6

Jack Wildermuth

HEA - all

160.14

9 Matches

1

Jack Edwards

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

15 Wkts

9 Matches

2

Xavier Bartlett

HEA - bowl

13 Wkts

9 Matches

3

Ben Dwarshuis

SIX - ALL-ROUNDER

11 Wkts

8 Matches

4

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

10 Wkts

9 Matches

9 Wkts

8 Matches

6

Jack Wildermuth

HEA - all

9 Wkts

9 Matches

1

Benjamin Manenti

SIX - all

5.10

6 Matches

2

Joel Davies

SIX - bowl

5.33

9 Matches

6.50

2 Matches

4

Charles Stobo

SIX - bowl

6.50

1 Match

5

Matt Renshaw

HEA - bat

6.68

9 Matches

7.42

8 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

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Gabba in Brisbane is a neutral surface. Batting is easier in the first innings. But in the second inning, bowlers have a slight upper hand. Therefore, the team winning the toss often chooses to bat first to take advantage of favourable starting conditions.

50%

Pace Bowling

50%

Spin Bowling

60%

Batting Pitch

158

Average Score

40%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

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.

8.5
VC

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.

7

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.

8.5

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.

8

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.

9

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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8

Lachlan Shaw

SIX | WK

7

Jimmy Peirson

HEA | WK

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Jan 18 2026 1:04 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

HEA

4 : 7

SIX

Credits Left
7.5/100

Mega League
Josh Philippe

8.5

Usman Khawaja

8.5

Babar Azam

9

Max Bryant

7.5

Steve Smith
C

8.5

Matt Renshaw
VC

8.5

Jack Wildermuth

9

Sam Curran

8.5

Jack Edwards

8

Mitchell Starc

8.5

Ben Dwarshuis

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

HEA

3 : 8

SIX

Credits Left
8/100

Head To Head
Josh Philippe

8.5

Usman Khawaja

8.5

Babar Azam

9

Steve Smith

8.5

Matt Renshaw
C

8.5

Nathan McSweeney

7

Sam Curran
VC

8.5

Jack Edwards

8

Mitchell Starc

8.5

Ben Dwarshuis

8

Sean Abbott

9

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