Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat Prediction & Match Preview – BBL 24th Match
Match summary
Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat BBL 2025-26 preview from Coffs Harbour: form, top performers, pitch and weather notes, expected scores and our pick.
Match details
| Match | Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, 24th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Bash League 2025-26 |
| Date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Venue | International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Brisbane Heat |
| Toss pick | Sydney Sixers |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Sydney Sixers have found it hard to build momentum in this BBL season, with one win and three defeats so far. They will want a quick turnaround to climb the table, and much of the batting has rested on Josh Philippe, who has scored 196 runs in five games.
Daniel Hughes and Babar Azam have each passed 120 runs in five innings and offered some stability, while Moises Henriques and Jordan Silk have contributed in patches without controlling the middle overs or batting deep. Jack Edwards leads the bowling with 10 wickets at an economy of 7.27, and Joel Davies and Ben Dwarshuis have taken 11 between them, but support from the others has been uneven.
Brisbane Heat sit around the middle of the table with three wins and three losses, and a thrilling win over the Melbourne Stars has kept their playoff hopes alive. Matt Renshaw has 243 runs, and Max Bryant, with 179 runs at a strike rate of 151, hit an unbeaten 48 off 26 balls in that chase of 196. Jack Wildermuth has 145 runs and leads the bowlers with eight wickets, though at an economy of 10.23, and Xavier Bartlett and Thomas Balkin have combined for 13 wickets.
The surface in Coffs Harbour is generally balanced. Fast bowlers can expect a little seam movement and good bounce with the new ball, and once batters settle the true bounce lets them play through the line and score freely in the middle overs. The pitch tends to slow slightly as the game goes on, which brings spinners and change-of-pace bowlers into play without offering extreme turn. Early discipline with the ball and sensible shot selection matter most.
Around 7:15 pm on 5 January the forecast points to warm, partly cloudy conditions near 24 °C with light to moderate winds. Humidity is fairly high, and there is a small chance of showers or thunderstorms later in the night.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 165–180 | – |
| Second innings | 150–175 | – |
Brisbane Heat
Heat arrive with better momentum after beating the table-toppers, and Matt Renshaw and Max Bryant have been scoring quickly, while the Sixers have won only one of four.
Toss pick: Sydney Sixers
FAQ
Who is expected to win Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat?
Our preview picks Brisbane Heat, who have won three and lost three and are coming off a thrilling win over the table-topping Melbourne Stars.
Who is the leading run-scorer for the Sixers?
Josh Philippe has 196 runs from five games at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 154.
Which Brisbane Heat batter is in the best form?
Matt Renshaw has scored 243 runs in six matches at an average of 41 and a strike rate of 163.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Sydney Sixers
- Babar Azam
- Daniel Hughes
- Josh Philippewk
- Moises Henriquesc
- Jordan Silk
- Jack Edwards
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Joel Davies
- Ben Manenti
- Sean Abbott
- Hayden Kerr
Brisbane Heat
- Colin Munro
- Jack Wildermuth
- Nathan McSweeneyc
- Matt Renshaw
- Max Bryant
- Hugh Weibgen
- Jimmy Peirsonwk
- Xavier Bartlett
- Matthew Kuhnemann
- Thomas Balkin
- Ollie Patterson