BBL 2025-26 Match 24: SIX vs HEA head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

The Sydney Sixers (SIX) will face the Brisbane Heat (HEA) in Match 24 of the Big Bash League 2025-26. The game will be played on Monday, January 5, at the International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour.

The Sixers have had an up-and-down season so far. They have won two out of their five matches. In their last game against the Melbourne Renegades, they secured a six-wicket win in a tight contest that went to the final over. That victory will give them confidence as they look to build some momentum.

The Brisbane Heat have done slightly better this season. They have played six matches, winning three and losing three. The Heat are currently placed fourth on the points table and will be keen to move higher with a win in this match.

SIX vs HEA: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

• Matches Played: 23
• Sydney Sixers Won: 14
  
• Brisbane Heat Won: 7
  
• Tied/No Result: 2
  

SIX vs HEA: Pitch Report

The Coffs Harbour pitch usually helps teams chasing targets. Only a few BBL matches have been played here, but most were won by the team batting second. The surface is slow early on, but batting becomes easier as the match goes on. Any total above 150 can be competitive.

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SIX vs HEA: Predicted Playing XIs

Sydney Sixers (SIX):

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

Brisbane Heat (HEA):

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