Get the best HEA vs SIX match 40 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 40th encounter of BBL 2026. Expert examination and more with Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers.
HEA vs SIX Match 40 Prediction
Brisbane Heat lock horns with Sydney Sixers in the final league Match of BBL 2026 Today. The Gabba hosts this must-win meeting on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 1:45 PM IST.
Everything rides on this game as the winner grabs the last playoff berth available. Usman Khawaja’s Heat currently occupy fourth position but face elimination if they lose here.
Sydney Sixers started their campaign poorly but turned things around dramatically recently. SIX won their last five games straight, building massive momentum heading into playoff week.
Brisbane Heat showed inconsistency throughout the season despite some brilliant individual performances from their stars.
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Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips
The Gabba Pitch has hosted 70 BBL matches over the years in Brisbane. Teams chasing won more than half of those games at this famous venue. Today’s surface offers good pace and bounce for fast bowlers early on. Spinners also get decent grip and turn as the match progresses steadily.
However, the Pitch loses its bite during the second half of the BBL 2026 games here. Bowlers struggle to extract help once the ball gets older and softer on this track.
Weather Report Today shows clear skies over Brisbane with zero rain threat expected. The sky stays cosy between 16°C and 20°C throughout the afternoon session. Humidity levels touch 69%, which might assist swing bowlers in the initial overs.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 24
Brisbane Heat: 7
Sydney Sixers: 15
NR: 2
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Brisbane Heat (HEA) Playing XI
Usman Khawaja (c), Max Bryant, Nathan McSweeney, Matthew Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Oli Patterson, Jimmy Peirson, Zaman Khan, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Matt Kuhnemann
Sydney Sixers (SIX) Playing XI
Steven Smith, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe, Moises Henriques (c), Sam Curran, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Starc, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Josh Philippe
Batsmen: Usman Khawaja (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matthew Renshaw, Steven Smith, Babar Azam (vc)
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Jack Edwards
Bowlers: Zaman Khan, Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott
Captain Choices for the Dream11
- Usman Khawaja leads the Heat and offers consistent runs, making him a solid Captain Choices
- Babar Azam’s class and form make him another excellent Dream11 captaincy option
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Preview: Players to Avoid
- Ollie Patterson might not make the Playing XI for this crucial BBL 2026 clash
- Hugh Weibgen may sit out Today, so avoid him in your Dream11 Prediction
This HEA vs SIX Prediction report suggests exciting content for the BBL 2026 season. Today’s toss and pitch win will favors the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests SIX have 53% chances to win and 47% for HEA.
