The 29th BBL 2025 match between the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder will take place at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. The Brisbane Heat have received a major boost in confidence, as Marnus Labuschagne and former Test opener Usman Khawaja are both making comebacks. Khawaja will resume leadership duties and replace Nathan McSweeney as skipper upon his return.

On the other hand, Sydney Thunder's season has been challenging, with just one win against six losses leaving them at the bottom of the table with a net run rate of -1.255. There are only three group fixtures left on the schedule, and winning all three is necessary to keep hopes alive for a place in the next stage.

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HEA vs THU Match Details

• Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, 28th Match 

• Date: 10th January 2026

• Time: 10.30 AM IST

• Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

HEA vs THU Weather Report

HEA vs THU Pitch Report

The Brisbane Cricket Ground presents challenges for batters due to the pitch's bounce and carry that complicates stroke play at first, and quick bowlers obtaining good height from the surface.

Top Batters to Watch – HEA vs THU

• Matt Renshaw (HEA): 245 runs in this tournament 

• David Warner (THU): 241 runs in this tournament 

• Matthew Gilkes (THU): 208 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – HEA vs THU

• Daniel Sams (THU): 11 wickets in this tournament 

• Jack Wildermuth (HEA): 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Xavier Bartlett (HEA): 9 wickets in this tournament 

HEA vs THU Recent Form

HEA vs THU Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If THU Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 160–170

• Match Result: HEA to win

Scenario 2: If HEA Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 175–190

• Match Result: HEA to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

HEA vs THU Predicted Playing XIs

Brisbane Heat

Jack Wildermuth, Usman Khawaja (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Marnus Labuschagne, Jimmy Peirson(w), Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Zaman Khan, Ollie Patterson

Sydney Thunder 

Matthew Gilkes, David Warner(c), Sam Konstas, Sam Billings(w), Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Cameron Bancroft, Ryan Hadley, Tanveer Sangha, David Willey

HEA vs THU Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, the Brisbane Heat are the favourites to win this BBL match. Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant and Marnus Labuschagne are expected to be the key performers.

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