Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Dream11 Prediction 40th Match BBL 2025-26
BH vs SS Match Details Today
Match 40 of KFC Big Bash League 2025-26 features Brisbane Heat (BH) hosting Sydney Sixers (SS) at The Gabba, Brisbane, on January 18, 2026. Toss at 5:30 PM local (6:30 PM AEDT), first ball at 6:15 PM local (7:15 PM AEDT). Both teams fight for playoff spots in this high-stakes clash.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH vs SS, 40th Match | Jan 18, 2026 | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM local |
| Head-to-Head (T20s) | – | – | SS Won 15, BH Won 7, Tied 1, NR 1 |
BH vs SS Match Preview
Brisbane Heat sit on 10 points from 9 matches (5 wins, 4 losses) and need a victory to secure top-four finish, bolstered by Test stars Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, and Michael Neser, plus young pacer Oli Patterson after their recent 3-run win over Hobart. Sydney Sixers hold 11 points from 9 matches (5 wins, 3 losses, 1 NR), coming off a 5-wicket win against Thunder with Steve Smith’s century, fielding an unchanged squad led by Mitchell Starc and Smith.
The Gabba, Brisbane Pitch Report
The Gabba pitch favors pace bowling early with bounce, but batsmen dominate later, especially in death overs. Spinners and slower bowlers excel in middle overs. Sydney Sixers have won 8 of 10 matches here against Heat, showing strong historical edge. Expect scores around 140-150 if batting first, higher (145-155) chasing with powerplay runs key.
BH vs SS Weather Report
Weather in Brisbane on January 18 expected clear with no major disruptions; typical summer conditions support full match play.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Playing 11
Brisbane Heat Playing 11
Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw (c), Jimmy Peirson (wk), Lachlan McKiernan, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitch Swepson, Oli Patterson, Josh Brown.
Sydney Sixers Playing 11
Steve O’Keefe, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Daniel Sams, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Todd Murphy, Jack Edwards, Josh Philippe (wk), Mitchell Starc, Steve Smith.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Player | Role | Why Captain/VC |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Smith | BAT | Recent century, in-form, strong at Gabba |
| Mitchell Starc | BOWL | Death bowling specialist, yorkers, bounce |
| Usman Khawaja | BAT | Test star, home advantage |
| Michael Neser | AR | All-round impact, recent form |
Fantasy Picks
Must-picks: Steve Smith (Captain) for batting firepower, Mitchell Starc (VC) for wickets, Usman Khawaja leveraging home ground, Michael Neser all-round value. High-risk: Hayden Kerr for death overs, Matt Renshaw for spin-handling. Focus on Sixers’ bowlers thriving on Gabba pitch.
Fantasy Cricket Teams
Small League Team
WK: Josh Philippe
BAT: Steve Smith (C), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne
AR: Michael Neser (VC), Moises Henriques, Hayden Kerr
BOWL: Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Mitch Swepson.
Focus: Balanced with top-order bats and pacers.
Grand League Team
WK: Jimmy Peirson
BAT: Steve Smith, Josh Brown, Jordan Silk
AR: Michael Neser (C), Daniel Sams (VC), Sean Abbott
BOWL: Mitchell Starc, Oli Patterson, Todd Murphy, Mitch Swepson, Spencer Johnson.
High-risk: Patterson for breakout potential, Sams for differentials.
Disclaimer
Predictions are based on analysis and research. They are purely intentional insights, not guarantees.
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