Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat – BBL 2026 Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch Report

The Big Bash League 2026 is set to light up Hobart as the Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) face the Brisbane Heat (HEA) at the iconic Bellerive Oval. With both teams winning three of their last five matches, this HUR vs HEA clash promises explosive batting, wicket-taking pace bowling and massive fantasy points.

Bellerive Oval has become one of the highest-scoring venues in BBL 2026, and with players like Jack Wildermuth, Matt Renshaw, Nikhil Chaudhary and Nathan Ellis in red-hot form, this match could easily turn into another run-fest thriller.

Toss Update

Hobart Hurricanes have won the toss and have opted to field

Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat – Match Details

Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat League: Big Bash League (BBL) 2026 Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart Date & Time: 14 January 2026, 7:15 PM AEDT, 1:45 PM IST

Live Streaming & Telecast

Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website Live Telecast: Star Sports Network

Weather Report – Hobart Today

The Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat today match will be played in cool and breezy conditions.

• Temperature: 18°C – 20°C
• Humidity: Moderate
• Wind: River Breeze expected (helps swing bowling)
• Rain: No threat

These conditions heavily support fast bowlers early on, while the flat pitch allows big hitting later.

Pitch Report – Bellerive Oval Hobart

Bellerive Oval has been one of the best batting pitches in BBL 2026.

• Average Score (Last 5 matches): 179 runs
• Pacers Wickets: 41
• Spinners Wickets: 22

Pitch Insight

• The surface has good bounce and pace
• New ball swings due to river breeze
• Short boundaries support six-hitting
• Pacers dominate, especially at the death

👉 Fantasy Tip: Pick fast bowlers and top-order batters.

Team Analysis – Hobart Hurricanes

The Hurricanes are playing at home and are coming off a strong chase.

Key Players

• Tim Ward: 90 in last match – in peak form
• Nikhil Chaudhary: 263 runs this season, 71.6 fantasy avg
• Nathan Ellis: 12 wickets – death-over specialist
• Ben McDermott: 211 runs + wicket-keeping points

Strength: Top-order batting + elite death bowling

Hobart Hurricanes (Playing XI): Mitchell Owen, Tim Ward, Beau Webster, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (wicketkeeper), Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (captain), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith

Team Analysis – Brisbane Heat

Brisbane Heat are one of the most explosive teams of BBL 2026.

Key Players

• Jack Wildermuth: 215 runs + 9 wickets (96.8 avg)
• Matt Renshaw: 287 runs + 5 wickets (94.5 avg)
• Usman Khawaja: 78 in last match
• Xavier Bartlett: 10 wickets, powerplay specialist

Strength: All-rounders + pace attack

Brisbane Heat (Playing XI): Jack Wildermuth, Usman Khawaja (captain), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Max Bryant, Jimmy Peirson (wicketkeeper), Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Zaman Khan

Top Fantasy Picks – HUR vs HEA

Wicketkeepers

• Ben McDermott
• Matthew Wade

Batters

• Usman Khawaja
• Tim Ward
• Nikhil Chaudhary

All-Rounders

• Jack Wildermuth ⭐
• Matt Renshaw
• Mitchell Owen

Bowlers

• Nathan Ellis
• Xavier Bartlett
• Rishad Hossain

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Safe Options

• Jack Wildermuth
• Matt Renshaw

High-Ceiling Picks

• Nikhil Chaudhary
• Nathan Ellis

Winning Fantasy Strategy – HUR vs HEA

• Pick at least 4 pacers
• Prefer all-rounders for captaincy
• Stack top-order batters
• Chasing teams get advantage at Bellerive
• Avoid too many spinners

Who Will Win Today?

With the pitch favoring batters and pacers, expect another 180+ score. Brisbane Heat’s all-round strength gives them a slight edge, but Hobart Hurricanes at home are never easy to beat.