Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, 24th Match

Coffs Harbour
International Sports Stadium
168
23
18
Heat
BH
114/9 (20.0)
Sixers chose to BOWL
Sixers
SS
118/7 (18.4)
Match yet to begin
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers BBL Match Preview – Pitch Report, Weather, Fantasy Picks & Live Streaming

Published on Jan 04, 2026

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers BBL Match Preview – Pitch Report, Weather, Fantasy Picks & Live Streaming

The Big Bash League (BBL 2025-26) heads to the scenic International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour, where Brisbane Heat take on Sydney Sixers in a highly anticipated clash. Both sides are packed with in-form match-winners, and recent performances suggest this fixture could play a key role in shaping the BBL points table.

With explosive all-rounders, proven BBL performers, and a venue that offers assistance to both batters and bowlers, Heat vs Sixers is a crucial contest for fans and fantasy players alike. Understanding local pitch behavior, weather conditions, and player form will be decisive for Mega League success.

Toss Update

Sydney Sixers won the toss and opted to field first

Match Details

  • Match: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers (BBL T20)
  • Venue: International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour
  • Date & Time: As per official BBL schedule

Weather Report - Coffs Harbour

Conditions look favorable for an uninterrupted contest.

  • Temperature: Around 24°C
  • Humidity: High (coastal conditions)
  • Rain: Slight chance, but full match expected

Weather Insight: Early humidity could assist swing bowlers, while dew later in the evening may make chasing slightly easier as the ball skids on.

Pitch Report - International Sports Stadium

The Coffs Harbour surface has shown balanced characteristics, with a slight edge for bowlers compared to traditional Australian batting tracks.

  • Average Score (Last 4 matches): 156 runs
  • Pacers: 23 wickets
  • Spinners: 18 wickets

Pitch Insight: Pacers get good bounce and carry, while spinners remain effective if they vary pace. Fantasy teams should include death-over specialists and technically sound batters capable of building an innings.

Team Analysis - Sydney Sixers

The Sixers enter this contest with mixed results but plenty of individual firepower.

  • Josh Philippe remains the batting backbone, averaging close to 79 fantasy points per match.
  • Babar Azam found form with a fluent 58 in the previous game, boosting Sixers’ top-order stability.
  • Jack Edwards continues to impress as a genuine all-rounder, contributing in key phases with both bat and ball.
  • Sean Abbott remains lethal at the death, a major source of fantasy points.

Strength: All-round depth and death bowling experience

Team Analysis - Brisbane Heat

Brisbane Heat have looked one of the most balanced sides in recent matches.

  • Jack Wildermuth is in sensational form, recently scoring a match-winning 110 and picking up wickets consistently.
  • Matt Renshaw has anchored the batting lineup with consistency.
  • Xavier Bartlett leads the pace attack, capable of striking in clusters during powerplay and death overs.

Strength: Multi-skill players and in-form middle order

Injury Updates (BBL 2025–26)

  • Sydney Sixers: No major injury concerns reported so far
  • Brisbane Heat: No confirmed injuries; full-strength squad expected

*Final playing XIs will be confirmed after the toss.

Key Players to Watch

  • Jack Wildermuth (HEA): Series MVP with 145 runs and 8 wickets
  • Josh Philippe (SIX): Consistent wicketkeeper-batter, adds points through dismissals
  • Jack Edwards (SIX): Elite all-round value, series average of 116 fantasy points
  • Sean Abbott (SIX): Death-over wicket specialist
  • Matt Renshaw (HEA): Reliable run-getter with 243 series runs

Captaincy Picks

Safe Options

  • Jack Wildermuth
  • Jack Edwards

Differential / Risk Picks

  • Babar Azam
  • Xavier Bartlett

Probable Playing XIs

Sydney Sixers

Josh Philippe, Daniel Hughes, Babar Azam, Moises Henriques, Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Ben Manenti, Sean Abbott

Brisbane Heat

Jack Wildermuth, Colin Munro, Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Hugh Weibgen, Jimmy Peirson, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Thomas Balkin, Ollie Patterson

Fantasy Strategy - Heat vs Sixers

  • Prioritize all-rounders who contribute in both innings
  • Focus on death-over pacers, as wickets fall regularly at the end
  • Avoid over-stacking pure batters due to the moderate average score
  • Balance your team with 6-5 or 7-4 combinations based on toss

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

  • Live Streaming: Available on JioHotstar
  • Live Telecast: Star Sports TV channels

Disclaimer

This analysis is based on recent performances, pitch data, and publicly available information. Team combinations and match conditions may change before the start of play. Fantasy sports involve risk use your own judgment and follow official updates.

Big Bash League HEA vs SIX players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Xavier BartlettBHBOWL122RHB67296245916.42128.92177RFM1201443.425.258.7817.244/1063673.243959883.3882.414.577.119541490
Max BryantBHBAT86RHB861117888123.84141.567253RM000-34661.2367179066.7552.252.613.49207300
Matthew KuhnemannBHBOWL72LHB261486317.1683.4909SLA69563.331.737.6924.703/1726551.225633440942.460.71.453960848
Nathan McSweeneyBHALL47RHB46611418428.52123.356130OB1061.6217.7916.103/32533610852033.3346.982.593.4214271508
Jimmy PeirsonBHWK125RHB1132419387221.77122.967214000-91639.8239101050729.131.221.4415261408
Sean AbbottSSBOWL218RHB1213597211011.3116.82193RFM2142753.321.988.6415.2125/16114298.5197341001064.453.114.255930890
Daniel HughesSSBAT157LHB15018394910829.91132.7324524RM000-49554270126060164.254.054.4813352308
Matt RenshawBHBAT99LHB9713235710228.05134.611255OB34171.827.527.5221.902/2640690.8545243283.3481.412.949.938562428
Hugh WeibgenBHALL13RHB1341773819.66105.98015OB000-6638.5231107050625.450.81.3112423008
Jack WildermuthBHALL66RHB43553011013.94132.16158RMF64523.133.178.612303/1614695.3572145866.7185.6916.4916.5729957340
Ollie PattersonBHBOWL3RHB2121192177.7701LM343.2229.114.502/320241822201113.890.420.6849423670
Lachlan HearneBHBAT2LHB20321.537.500OB000-0166200218.242.051.99225100
Thomas BalkinBHALL5RHB321091062.500RM562.819.838.613.802/304370.7212151001026.160.791.411622918
Babar AzamSSBAT359RHB346541249312242.78129.041141544OB542.621.256.5319.502/20176549.8249129040259.396.075.62216200
Ben DwarshuisSSBOWL201LHB1235312726618.17141.331145LFM1982583.622.798.3416.385/2148551.425726560877.064.326.117810716
Moises HenriquesSSALL311RHB28357604811126.76128.2429647RFM1671202.629.188.2121.303/11138529.21467200434.411.872.310504200
Hayden KerrSSALL79RHB46136349819.21127.56161LFM75823.224.298.3817.314/3225258.5117131001129.331.51.9568937440
Josh PhilippeSSWK161RHB1541436509926.07136.1423460000-124578.8394196080390.298.587.791716-2014
Joel DaviesSSALL26LHB1652093519154.81029SLA20192.719.577.0116.703/1714570.635348660750.562.023.07115155808
Jack EdwardsSSALL82RHB6158654715.44120.30103RM51583.224.258.517.125/26375116.25819210100683.1720.912.971150-2480
Jordan SilkSSBAT141RHB1143524377830.84124.528224NA000-88412.5501200513.280.890.911816408
Ben ManentiSSBOWL61RHB3474216015.59124.55246OB53312.835.877.4828.702/91721020400914.580.660.81910240
Completed matches of Sydney Sixers
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
14 Dec - 01:45 PMPerthSydney SixersSSPerth ScorchersPS113/5 (11.0)117/5 (10.1) Scorchers won by 5 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
17 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSSAdelaide StrikersAS159/9 (20.0)160/7 (19.2) Strikers won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
20 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSSSydney ThunderST198/5 (20.0)151/10 (19.1) Sixers won by 47 runs
26 Dec - 12:35 PMSydneySydney SixersSSMelbourne StarsMS144/10 (20.0)145/3 (17.3) Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
01 Jan - 10:30 AMMelbourneMelbourne RenegadesMRSydney SixersSS164/9 (20.0)168/4 (19.1) Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
05 Jan - 01:45 PMCoffs HarbourBrisbane HeatBHSydney SixersSS114/9 (20.0)118/7 (18.4) Match yet to begin
08 Jan - 01:45 PMMelbourneMelbourne StarsMSSydney SixersSS128/10 (19.5)129/4 (17.1) Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
16 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney ThunderSTSydney SixersSS189/6 (20.0)191/5 (17.2) Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
18 Jan - 01:45 PMBrisbaneBrisbane HeatBHSydney SixersSS171/9 (20.0)177/5 (18.4) Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
20 Jan - 02:00 PMPerthPerth ScorchersPSSydney SixersSS147/9 (20.0)99/10 (15.0) Scorchers won by 48 runs
23 Jan - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSSHobart HurricanesHH198/8 (20.0)141/10 (17.2) Sixers won by 57 runs
25 Jan - 01:45 PMPerthSydney SixersSSPerth ScorchersPS132/10 (20.0)133/4 (17.3) Scorchers won by 6 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
Completed matches of Brisbane Heat
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
15 Dec - 01:45 PMGeelongMelbourne RenegadesMRBrisbane HeatBH212/5 (20.0)198/8 (20.0) Renegades won by 14 runs
19 Dec - 01:45 PMBrisbanePerth ScorchersPSBrisbane HeatBH257/6 (20.0)258/2 (19.5) Heat won by 8 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
22 Dec - 01:45 PMCanberraSydney ThunderSTBrisbane HeatBH193/4 (20.0)159/6 (20.0) Thunder won by 34 runs
27 Dec - 01:45 PMBrisbaneBrisbane HeatBHAdelaide StrikersAS179/9 (20.0)172/10 (19.5) Heat won by 7 runs
31 Dec - 01:45 PMAdelaideBrisbane HeatBHAdelaide StrikersAS121/10 (19.4)125/3 (14.1) Strikers won by 7 wickets (with 35 balls remaining)
02 Jan - 01:45 PMBrisbaneMelbourne StarsMSBrisbane HeatBH195/6 (20.0)199/6 (19.4) Heat won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
05 Jan - 01:45 PMCoffs HarbourBrisbane HeatBHSydney SixersSS114/9 (20.0)118/7 (18.4) Match yet to begin
10 Jan - 10:30 AMBrisbaneSydney ThunderSTBrisbane HeatBH180/6 (20.0)183/3 (16.2) Heat won by 7 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
14 Jan - 01:45 PMHobartBrisbane HeatBHHobart HurricanesHH160/8 (20.0)157/8 (20.0) Heat won by 3 runs
18 Jan - 01:45 PMBrisbaneBrisbane HeatBHSydney SixersSS171/9 (20.0)177/5 (18.4) Sixers won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
Completed matches at International Sports Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
05 Jan - 01:45 PMBrisbane HeatBHSydney SixersSS114/9 (20.0)118/7 (18.4) Match yet to begin
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