The final league fixture of the Big Bash League 2025-26 promises high drama, with Brisbane Heat set to take on Sydney Sixers at the Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday, January 18. This clash will decide the last remaining playoff spot, adding extra intensity to the contest. Brisbane have had a mixed campaign, showing flashes of quality without sustaining momentum. However, in this must-win encounter, the Usman Khawaja-led side will look to trust their game plan and deliver under pressure to secure a place in the top four.

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Sydney Sixers, meanwhile, endured an uneven start to their season, struggling to find rhythm in the opening phase. The turnaround since then has been remarkable, with the side going unbeaten in their last five matches. This impressive run has injected confidence at the perfect time, as the Sixers eye qualification for the playoffs. Carrying strong momentum into this decisive clash, they will be keen to knock Brisbane Heat out and seal their own spot in the knockout stage.

BBL 2025-26, Match 40, HEA vs SIX: Live Streaming Details

BBL 2025-26, Match 40, HEA vs SIX: Probable Playing XI

Brisbane Heat (HEA):

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):

Steven Smith, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (WK), Moises Henriques (C), Sam Curran, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Starc, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott