The 29th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season is set to feature a clash between Brisbane Heat (HEA) and Sydney Thunder (THU). This encounter will take place at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Earlier in the season, the two teams met, resulting in a single victory for Sydney, marking their only win this season.
Current Form and Standings
Brisbane Heat has had a challenging season, with a record of three wins and four losses from their first seven matches. The team, under the leadership of Nathan McSweeney, remains hopeful of securing a playoff spot as the season progresses. Conversely, Sydney Thunder has struggled significantly and currently sits at the bottom of the points table with just one win and a net run rate (NRR) of -1.255.
Match Details
- Match: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, Match 29, BBL 2025-26
- Date: Saturday, January 10
- Time: 10:30 AM IST
- Venue: Gabba, Brisbane
- Broadcast: JioStar Network, JioHotstar (app and website)
Pitch Report
The Gabba has hosted three matches during this BBL season and is known for high-scoring games. Fast bowlers may find some assistance with the new ball, while batting may become more challenging in the latter half of the match. Winning the toss could influence the captain’s decision to bat first and set a substantial target for the chasing team.
Head-to-Head Record
In their historical encounters, Brisbane Heat has played Sydney Thunder a total of 23 times in T20 matches. The results are as follows:
| Statistic | Brisbane Heat (HEA) | Sydney Thunder (THU) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 23 | 23 |
| HEA Wins | 14 | – |
| THU Wins | – | 8 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| First Match | January 16, 2012 | |
| Most Recent Match | December 22, 2025 | |
Predicted Line-ups
Brisbane Heat Predicted XI
- Jack Wildermuth
- Lachlan Hearne
- Nathan McSweeney (c)
- Matt Renshaw
- Max Bryant
- Hugh Weibgen
- Jimmy Peirson (wk)
- Xavier Bartlett
- Matthew Kuhnemann
- Thomas Balkin
- Ollie Patterson
Sydney Thunder Predicted XI
- Matthew Gilkes
- David Warner (c)
- Sam Konstas
- Sam Billings (wk)
- Nic Maddinson
- Daniel Sams
- David Willey
- Chris Green
- Nathan McAndrew
- Tanveer Sangha
- Wes Agar
Key Players to Watch
Probable Best Batter
David Warner is expected to be a key player for Sydney Thunder. His recent performances include significant innings that could influence the match.
Probable Best Bowler
Xavier Bartlett from Brisbane Heat has shown improvement in his recent outings and will be a crucial player, especially during the powerplay overs.
Match Prediction
Based on current form and team dynamics, the team batting first is predicted to have the upper hand in this encounter.
