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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, fantasy points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceFantasy 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
Max BryantHEABAT71RHB71615178123.33139.556217RM000-30661.2367179066.7552.252.613.49207300
Joel DaviesSIXALL7LHB5042158.414006SLA302.37.850-2570.635348660750.562.023.07115155808
Josh PhilippeSIXWK124RHB1211128239925.66133.618350000-102578.8394196080390.298.587.791716-2014
Thomas BalkinHEAALLRHB00RM000370.7212151001026.160.791.411622918
Jack WildermuthHEAALL56RHB3343083110.62118028RMF56423.134.928.4224.803/1610695.3572145866.7185.6916.4916.5729957340
Jimmy PeirsonHEAWK111RHB1012217136921.68122.095189000-80639.8239101050729.131.221.4415261408
Jordan SilkSIXBAT135RHB1103424027831.6125.568222000-85412.5501200513.280.890.911816408
Sean AbbottSIXBOWL197RHB1123395411012.07118.65193RFM1942573.321.398.6814.7125/16105298.5197341001064.453.114.255930890
Lachlan HearneHEABATLHB00OB000166200218.242.051.99225100
Hugh WeibgenHEAALLRHB00OB000638.5231107050625.450.81.3112423008
Jack EdwardsSIXALL68RHB5028074716.81120.98097RM38433.223.138.1716.915/26295116.25819210100683.1720.912.971150-2480
Hayden KerrSIXALL64RHB38105429819.35128.43153LFM60693.122.798.3916.214/3220258.5117131001129.331.51.9568937440
Matthew KuhnemannHEABOWL56LHB18114696.5773.0105SLA53443.330.027.6423.503/1724551.225633440942.460.71.453960848
Ben DwarshuisSIXBOWL179LHB1105011656619.41141.721134LFM1772233.623.668.3816.975/2137551.425726560877.064.326.117810716
Daniel HughesSIXBAT122LHB1161530069629.76129.1220377RM000-37554270126060164.254.054.4813352308
Moises HenriquesSIXALL271RHB2455451607727.01127.5625543RFM1631182.629.138.1721.303/11122529.21467200434.411.872.310504200
Xavier BartlettHEABOWL93RHB50214535915.62122.76153RFM911153.422.728.521644/1043673.243959883.3882.414.577.119541490
Matt RenshawHEABAT80LHB791018009026.08132.848195OB2391.836.447.82801/235690.8545243283.3481.412.949.938562428
Ben ManentiSIXBOWL41RHB2261823011.37100.55018OB3822339.227.630.902/131421020400914.580.660.81910240
Babar AzamSIXBAT323RHB312471140912243.05129.251051420OB542.621.256.5319.502/20148549.8249129040259.396.075.62216200
Ollie PattersonHEABOWLRHB00LM000241822201113.890.420.6849423670
Nathan McSweeneyHEAALL26RHB2636378427.69116.88368OB651.5126.7910.603/31133610852033.3346.982.593.4214271508
Completed matches of Sydney Sixers
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
14 Dec - 01:45 PMPerthSydney SixersSIXPerth ScorchersSCO113/5 (11.0)117/5 (10.1) Scorchers won by 5 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
17 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXAdelaide StrikersSTR159/9 (20.0)160/7 (19.2) Strikers won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
20 Dec - 01:45 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXSydney ThunderTHU198/5 (20.0)151/10 (19.1) Sixers won by 47 runs
26 Dec - 12:35 PMSydneySydney SixersSIXMelbourne StarsSTA144/10 (20.0)145/3 (17.3) Stars won by 7 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
01 Jan - 10:30 AMMelbourneMelbourne RenegadesRENSydney SixersSIX164/9 (20.0)168/4 (19.1) Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
05 Jan - 01:45 PMCoffs HarbourBrisbane HeatHEASydney SixersSIX114/9 (20.0)118/7 (18.4) Match yet to begin
08 Jan - 01:45 PMMelbourneMelbourne StarsSTASydney SixersSIX128/10 (19.5)129/4 (17.1) Sixers won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining)
Completed matches of Brisbane Heat
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
15 Dec - 01:45 PMGeelongMelbourne RenegadesRENBrisbane HeatHEA212/5 (20.0)198/8 (20.0) Renegades won by 14 runs
19 Dec - 01:45 PMBrisbanePerth ScorchersSCOBrisbane HeatHEA257/6 (20.0)258/2 (19.5) Heat won by 8 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
22 Dec - 01:45 PMCanberraSydney ThunderTHUBrisbane HeatHEA193/4 (20.0)159/6 (20.0) Thunder won by 34 runs
27 Dec - 01:45 PMBrisbaneBrisbane HeatHEAAdelaide StrikersSTR179/9 (20.0)172/10 (19.5) Heat won by 7 runs
31 Dec - 01:45 PMAdelaideBrisbane HeatHEAAdelaide StrikersSTR121/10 (19.4)125/3 (14.1) Strikers won by 7 wickets (with 35 balls remaining)
02 Jan - 01:45 PMBrisbaneMelbourne StarsSTABrisbane HeatHEA195/6 (20.0)199/6 (19.4) Heat won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
05 Jan - 01:45 PMCoffs HarbourBrisbane HeatHEASydney SixersSIX114/9 (20.0)118/7 (18.4) Match yet to begin
10 Jan - 10:30 AMBrisbaneSydney ThunderTHUBrisbane HeatHEA180/6 (20.0)183/3 (16.2) Heat won by 7 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
Completed matches at International Sports Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
05 Jan - 01:45 PMBrisbane HeatHEASydney SixersSIX114/9 (20.0)118/7 (18.4) Match yet to begin
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