India’s middle-order batter, Jemimah Rodrigues, will not return to Australia for the rest of the 2025 season of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). Her franchise, Brisbane Heat, has agreed to the request and gave her permission to stay back in India in the tough times of her national team-mate, Smriti Mandhana, whose wedding has been postponed due to various reasons.

Rodrigues had returned home after playing three games for the Heat, the last of which was against the Hobart Hurricanes on November 15, as part of their pre-arranged commitment. She was set to be part of Indian opening batter, Smriti Mandhana’s wedding last weekend. But the event was delayed at the last minute because of her father’s health issue on the wedding day.  

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“It has obviously been a challenging time for Jemi, so while it is unfortunate that she will take no further part in the WBBL, we were more than willing to agree to her request to remain in India. The Heat club obviously wishes her and Smriti Mandhana's family all the best for the future.” The Brisbane Heat dropped the official statement.

Jemimah Rodrigues to stay back in India to support Smriti Mandhana in tough times

Rodrigues, who scored only 37 runs in three outings for the Heat at an average of 12.33 and a strike rate of 102.77, helped India qualify for the final of the recently concluded Women’s World Cup 2025 against Australia, where the 25-year-old contributed with a famous unbeaten half-century to clinch the game.

“Jemi told us she was disappointed not to be coming back and has passed on her appreciation to the club and the Heat fans for being so understanding of the circumstances. She has been in touch with the players and wishes them all the best for the rest of their games.” Heat addressed in the statement.

Heat will be bolstered with the comeback of all-rounder Grace Harris for the match against the Sydney Sixers on November 28. She will replace seamers Lily Bassingthwaighte after she missed the last game as part of her workload management plan. The Heat continues to search for its first win, having lost all six of its games so far.

The  Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025  continues with the 10th match between Hobart Hurricanes Women and Brisbane Heat Women at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney on Saturday, November 15. This will be an important match for both teams as they go ahead into the next phase of the league.

The Hobart Hurricanes Women have made a fantastic start to their season. The team has won both matches that it has played so far and is occupying the top spot in the points table. Strong performances from the key players of the Hurricanes will see them continue to perform well and solidify their position even further.

However, the Brisbane Heat Women are finding it quite difficult at the moment. They lie at the bottom of the points table and have not secured a single point as yet in this season. The team will be desperate to get out of the losing habit and get their first win of the tournament. A win here would give them immense confidence and help them get on track in this campaign.

HH-W vs BH-W: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 23
  
• Hobart Hurricanes Women Won: 8
  
• Brisbane Heat Women Won: 14
  
• Tied: 1

HH-W vs BH-W: Pitch Report

Drummoyne Oval has always been a tough pitch to bat on, especially when the match begins. The surface actually helps the bowlers, and therefore, it is quite hard to score runs freely at the beginning of the match. Because of that fact, in a majority of cases, teams try to bowl first after winning the toss. The boundaries are pretty moderate in size, and batting tends to be easier during the second innings of the match when the pitch settles down.

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HH-W vs BH-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes Women (HH-W):
Lizelle Lee (WK), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Elyse Villani (C), Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Linsey Smith, Callie Wilson.

Brisbane Heat Women (BH-W):
Charli Knott, Grace Harris, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen (C), Chinelle Henry, Sianna Ginger, Georgia Redmayne (WK), Nadine de Klerk, Annie O’Neil, Nicola Hancock, Lucy Hamilton.

Just a week after the Women’s World Cup 2025 final against South Africa at the DY Sports Patil Academy, India’s semi-final victory star against Australia, Jeminah Rodriues, returned to Australia for the start of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 as he would feature for the Brisbane Heats. Ahead of the interaction, she joked about the fans of the Australian side. 

The 25-year-old Jemimah Rodrigues remained unbeaten on 127 runs in 134 balls with the help of 14 boundaries at a strike rate of 94.78 as India chased down 341 runs against the Alysa Healy-led side. She, however, reacted to the broadcaster shedding light on how their victory would inspire the next generation and work for the growth of women’s cricket.

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“I was not sure if Australia would allow me to cross the border to come here after the semi-finals, but honestly, everyone’s been so warm and welcoming, and everyone is just so happy in general for the growth of women’s cricket has happened because of that win because we know it’s going to change massively not just in India but all over the world.” Rodrigues joked during the interaction with the broadcasters.  

Watch: Jemimah Rodrigues' cheeky comment on Australia during Women’s Big Bash League 2025

Rodrigues didn’t make a great start with the bat in the WBBL campaign as he got just six runs at number three for the Brisbane Heat as her side was bundled out for 133 runs in 20 overs. 

🇮🇳 Jemimah Rodrigues jokes that she didn't think Australia would let her in the country after her incredible #CWC25 semifinal innings 😂

(via @7Cricket) #WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/BfwNZgZquP

— Weber Women's Big Bash League (@WBBL) November 9, 2025

“After the 2017 World Cup, things gradually changed, and within two years, we had special nets just for girls. Standing there made me realize women’s cricket had truly arrived. Now, seeing parents say they want their sons to play like me feels incredibly special. But this is just the beginning. Our team understands we have greater responsibility as world champions.” Rodrigues addressed during an interaction.

The Melbourne Renegades set a revised target of 66 runs in eight overs under the DLS method. Despite the early setbacks, the Renegades completed the chase with three wickets down, thanks to an unbeaten 34 runs from Courtney Webb.

The overseas player draft for the 2025-26 seasons of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) and Big Bash League (BBL) will be held on Thursday, June 19, ushering in a fresh season of top-class cricket in Australia. The WBBL draft starts at 4 PM AEST and is followed without a gap by the BBL draft. These drafts enable every one of the eight clubs in each of the competitions to choose from a large number of international players to complete their rosters.

How the Draft Operates

The draft is a formal four-round format.

• Round 1: Platinum players only
• Round 2: Platinum and Gold
• Round 3: Gold and Silver (in reverse order)
• Round 4: Silver and Bronze

Every team needs to pick at least two overseas players except for their pre-signed players. Clubs can miss only one round. Every team has already pre-signed one overseas player prior to the draft, and players have to be assigned to a round according to how much they are earning on their contracts. Clubs can also pick a fourth overseas player as a substitute.

Draft Order

Draft order was determined through a weighted lottery based on the standings of the prior season.

• WBBL Round 1 Order: 1. Sydney Sixers, 2. Adelaide Strikers, 3. Melbourne Stars, 4. Perth Scorchers, 5. Hobart Hurricanes, 6. Sydney Thunder, 7. Melbourne Renegades, 8. Brisbane Heat.
• BBL Round 1 Order: 1. Brisbane Heat, 2. Adelaide Strikers, 3. Melbourne Renegades, 4. Perth Scorchers, 5. Hobart Hurricanes, 6. Sydney Sixers, 7. Melbourne Stars, 8. Sydney Thunder.

There was a trade in the BBL draft, with the Thunder and Scorchers exchanging picks in the second and third rounds.

Pre-signed Players (Prior to Draft)

• Adelaide Strikers: Laura Wolvaardt, Jamie Overton
• Brisbane Heat: Nadine de Klerk, Colin Munro
• Hobart Hurricanes: TBC, Chris Jordan
• Melbourne Renegades: Hayley Matthews, Tim Seifert
• Melbourne Stars: Marizanne Kapp, Tom Curran
• Perth Scorchers: Sophie Devine, Finn Allen
• Sydney Sixers: Amelia Kerr, Babar Azam
• Sydney Thunder: Chamari Athapaththu, Sam Billings

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Notable Overseas Nominees

More than 600 overseas players have thrown their names into the pool for the upcoming WBBL and BBL drafts, which promises to be a great mix of talent from around the globe. The BBL has some exciting names included in the nominations, including Pakistani superstars Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Rizwan. England's T20 hitters include Jofra Archer, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, and Alex Hales. All of these big names are among the nominations for the BBL, along with New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, and Kane Williamson, who has declared himself available for three matches. Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman and West Indies speed demon Shamar Joseph round out the marquee BBL names.

For the WBBL, we have some Indian stars with award-winning resumes. Jemimah Rodrigues, Shikha Pandey, and Yastika Bhatia have all made nominations to the process. West Indies' Deandra Dottin and Pakistan's Fatima Sana also add some firepower to the draft. England has featured great players like Sophie Ecclestone, Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt, and Alice Capsey, while South Africa's Shabnim Ismail and Chloe Tryon help improve the quality of nominations.

Player Salaries

WBBL:

• Platinum: $110,000
• Gold: $90,000
• Silver: $65,000
• Bronze: up to $40,000

BBL:

• Platinum: $360,000-$420,000
• Gold: $300,000
• Silver: $200,000
• Bronze: up to $100,000

Retention and Replacement Rules

Each club can have a single retention pick, typically for players who played or signed for the team the season before. Replacement players will need to be selected from the draft pool unless sanctioned under exceptional circumstances.

Season Timeline and Scheduling Conflicts

• WBBL: Late October to early December
• BBL: Mid-December to late January

The BBL would face schedule conflicts with other competing leagues such as ILT20 (Dec 2 - Jan 4) and SA20 (Dec 26 - Jan 26). Yet, Cricket Australia still has hope that international stars could be free for the second part of the season and playoffs.

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Although there were initial worries about the clash of T20 leagues causing overseas players to miss the BBL, Dobson was feeling positive about this season having better outcomes than in earlier years. He highlighted the fact that instead of a mass exodus at the later stages of the BBL, it's possible that some of the players playing in the ILT20 would be available for the back end of the tournament and finals. He added that this coincided with Australia’s Test stars’ availability, as no international matches are scheduled in January after the Ashes series.

"I think so," Dobson told ESPNcricinfo. "We probably pay more attention to our teams and players and who wants to come and play in the Big Bash. And we're hearing from players that they still love coming to the BBL. It's a bucket list for many of them. We're always looking at windows and player availability, but ultimately, I think our job is to make sure our comp is as appealing as it can be."

The 2025 drafts promise high drama and strategic decisions as clubs shape their overseas core. With global superstars up for grabs and new scheduling dynamics in play, this draft season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet.

MR vs BH Match Preview

The Big Bash League 2024-25 is nearing the end of its season. Three teams have advanced to the next round, leaving only one spot available. The Melbourne Renegades will face the Brisbane Heat in the 38th game, with both teams looking to advance to the next round. The Renegades lost their last game to the Hobart Hurricanes, as did the Brisbane Heat. The Melbourne Renegades are struggling for consistency this season. The team is at the bottom of the scoring table and has only won once in its last six games. They've lost their last two games to the Brisbane Heat, who will be on their minds as well.

MR vs BH Match Details

Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat – 38th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Marvel Stadium, Docklands

Date & Time: 18th January 2025 at 11:30 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

MR vs BH Venue Stats

MR vs BH Pitch Report

The pitch has a good pace and bounce, allowing batters to play freely. Spinners may receive a little help later in the match, especially if the turf dries out, but it is rarely a significant factor.

MR vs BH Weather Report

The forecast predicts that the match will be played in mostly cloudy and cool skies, with no rain.

MR vs BH Last Five Matches

MR vs BH Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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MR vs BH Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

Melbourne Renegades Probable Playing XIs

Will Sutherland (c), Josh Brown, Marcus Harris, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jacob Bethell, Tim Seifert (wk), Harry Dixon, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Fergus O'Neill, Adam Zampa, Callum Stow

Topmost Picks for MR vs BH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Marnus Labuschagne – With 176 runs in eight innings, is their top run-scorer and can steady the innings or produce a match-winning effort when required.
• Spencer Johnson – Spencer Johnson has been a consistent performer, picking up 18 wickets in seven innings at an economy of 8.79.

Top Picks – Melbourne Renegades

• Jacob Bethell – His back-to-back blistering half-centuries down the order helped his team seal win.
• Thomas Stewart Rogers –  Thomas Stewart Rogers did not have a great game in his last outing, but we are going to stick with him because with six wickets

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MR vs BH Dream11 Team:

Tim Seifert, Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Will Sutherland(C), Fergus O'Neill, Michael Neser(VC), Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Thomas Stewart Rogers, Adam Zampa

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for MR vs BH Dream11 Team:

Tim Seifert, Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Will Sutherland, Fergus O'Neill, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson(VC), Thomas Stewart Rogers(C), Adam Zampa

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Will Sutherland, Thomas Stewart Rogers

Vice-captain – Michael Neser, Spencer Johnson

Wicketkeeper – Tim Seifert

MR vs BH Probable Winners:

It's a high-pressure game for both teams. The Melbourne Renegades have had a run of bad luck heading into this game. The confidence level in the camp is low, and their bowlers must perform at their peak for the team to win. The Brisbane Heat have a more powerful batting lineup and a better record when facing the Renegades. We anticipate a close game, but the Brisbane Heat will get out to an early lead. Considering the team combination, Melbourne Renegades is expected to win this match.

BH vs HH Match Preview

The Brisbane Heat are fifth in the points table with three wins from eight matches and require a win to stay in the playoff race. They have won two of their four games at the Gabba. In their previous appearance here, BH succeeded in chasing down 174 runs. Colin Munro will be looking for his bowlers to improve on their poor performance in Adelaide in the previous match. After losing their first game, the Hobart Hurricanes have now won six consecutive matches. The Hurricanes are in excellent form and could be a threat to Brisbane's playoff chances.

BH vs HH Match Details

Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes – 36th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: The Gabba, Woolloongabba

Date & Time: 16th January 2025 at 02:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

BH vs HH Venue Stats

BH vs HH Pitch Report

The pitch has a good pace and bounce, allowing batters to play freely. Spinners may receive a little help later in the match, especially if the turf dries out, but it is rarely a significant factor.

BH vs HH Weather Report

The forecast predicts that the match will be played in mostly cloudy and cool skies, with no rain.

BH vs HH Last Five Matches

BH vs HH Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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BH vs HH Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes Probable Playing XIs

Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade (wk), Charlie Wakim, Nikhil Chaudhary, Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Jake Doran, Nathan Ellis (c), Peter Hatzoglou, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake

Topmost Picks for BH vs HH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Nathan McSweeney – With 176 runs in eight innings, is their top run-scorer and can steady the innings or produce a match-winning effort when required.
• Matthew Kuhnemann – Matthew Kuhnemann has been a consistent performer, picking up 15 wickets in seven innings at an economy of 8.79.

Top Picks – Hobart Hurricanes

• Tim David – His back-to-back blistering half-centuries down the order helped the Hurricanes seal wins.
• Riley Meredith –  Riley Meredith did not have a great game in his last outing, but we are going to stick with him because with six wickets

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BH vs HH Dream11 Team:

Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen(C), Max Bryant(VC), Tim David, Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Nikhil Chaudhary, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BH vs HH Dream11 Team:

Matthew Wade, Mitchell Owen, Tim David, Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Nikhil Chaudhary(VC), Xavier Bartlett(C), Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Spencer Johnson

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett

Vice-captain – Max Bryant, Nikhil Chaudhary

Wicketkeeper – Matthew Wade

BH vs HH Probable Winners:

Though Brisbane has looked in good form recently, we believe the visitors will have the advantage due to their entire squad strength, batting depth, and current performance. Hobart Hurricanes will start as favorites in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Hobart Hurricanes is expected to win this match.

AS vs BH Match Preview

We've reached the most critical point in the Big Bash League 2024-25. The standings table is taking shape, and the Adelaide Strikers will be fighting for their survival when they face the Brisbane Heat in the 31st game. The Strikers lost their most recent game to the Hobart Hurricanes and are currently struggling for form. The Brisbane Heat won their last game against the Sydney Thunder, and they will be confident. The Adelaide Strikers endured a disappointing season, losing five out of seven games. The captain is injured, which does not help their cause. The Brisbane Heat have won the last three of four games against the Strikers, which boosts their confidence.

AS vs BH Match Details

Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat – 31th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide

Date & Time: 11th January 2025 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AS vs BH Venue Stats

AS vs BH Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

AS vs BH Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

AS vs BH Last Five Matches

AS vs BH Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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AS vs BH Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Alex Ross (c), D'Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Jake Weatherald, Ollie Pope (wk), Jamie Overton, James Bazley, Henry Thornton, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope

Topmost Picks for AS vs BH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Max Bryant –  Max Bryant scored 72 off 35 falls with a stunning strike rate of 205.
• Spencer Johnson – Spencer Johnson will look to do well in the supporting role as the team lacks depth in bowling.

Top Picks – Adelaide Strikers

• Chris Lynn – Chris Lynn is the key player in the top order, and he must deliver a positive start after scoring 49 runs off 27 balls in the last game.
• Cameron Boyce –  Cameron Boyce has picked 2 wickets giving 23 runs in his entire 4 overs with an economy of less than 6.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AS vs BH Dream11 Team:

Ollie Pope, Chris Lynn, Nathan McSweeney, Max Bryant, Jamie Overton(C), Matt Renshaw, Michael Neser(VC), Henry Thornton, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Lloyd Pope

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AS vs BH Dream11 Team:

Ollie Pope, Chris Lynn(VC), Nathan McSweeney, Max Bryant(C), Jamie Overton, Matt Renshaw, Michael Neser, Henry Thornton, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Lloyd Pope

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Jamie Overton, Max Bryant

Vice-captain – Michael Neser, Chris Lynn

Wicketkeeper – Ollie Pope

AS vs BH Probable Winners:

The Adelaide Strikers cannot afford to lose this game, and they will be under a lot of pressure going into it. Their striking lineup has struggled, but the team expects a strong performance from the top order. The Brisbane Heat have a good record with the Strikers and an excellent batting lineup, which gives them an advantage. Considering the team combination, Brisbane Heat is expected to win this match.

BH vs ST Match Preview

Match 25 of the BBL 2024-25 will take place on Monday at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, with the Brisbane Heat facing the Sydney Thunder. The Heat are currently in fifth place, having won only two of their six games. In contrast, the Thunder are in second place after scoring 8 points in just five games. The Heat have an excellent recent record against the Thunder, winning their last three BBL meetings.

BH vs ST Match Details

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder – 25th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: The Gabba, Woolloongabba

Date & Time: 06th January 2025 at 01:35 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

BH vs ST Venue Stats

BH vs ST Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

BH vs ST Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

BH vs ST Last Five Matches

BH vs ST Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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BH vs ST Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Thunder Probable Playing XIs

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

Colin Munro (c), Tom Alsop (wk), Xavier Bartlett, Max Bryant, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan McSweeney, Michael Neser, Will Prestwidge, Matthew Renshaw, Mitchell Swepson, Paul Walter, Jack Wood

Topmost Picks for BH vs ST Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sydney Thunder

• David Warner –  David Warner setting the tone, having scored 178 runs in 5 innings at an average of 44.50 and a strike rate of 148.33.
• Nathan McAndrew – Nathan McAndrew has already bagged 10 wickets from 5 innings at an economy of 8.25.

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Nathan McSweeney – Nathan McSweeney is the team’s second-highest run-getter with 129 runs in 5 innings, has the ability to anchor the innings and play the big knock when needed.
• Xavier Bartlett –  Xavier Bartlett has been a consistent performer, claiming 5 wickets in 5 innings at an economy rate of 8.25.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BH vs ST Dream11 Team:

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BH vs ST Dream11 Team:

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Chris Green, David Warner

Vice-captain – Xavier Bartlett, Nathan McSweeney

Wicketkeeper – Sam Billings

BH vs ST Probable Winners:

The Brisbane Heat have had trouble finding consistency in the BBL season, starting with two wins before losing three straight. In contrast, the Sydney Thunder have radiated confidence and stability, losing only one of their five games so far. Following a thrilling victory, the Thunder have the range and caliber in their roster to make it four straight wins. The Heat have to produce something special in order to get their campaign on the right track, especially against an in-form Thunder team. Considering the team combination, Sydney Thunder is expected to win this match.

BH vs SS Match Preview

The Brisbane Heat will play the Sydney Sixers in the 21st BBL 2024-25 match on Friday evening in Coffs Harbour. The Sixers currently lead the table with eight points from five games. The Heat are in sixth place, having won only two of their five games. The Sixers have already defeated the Heat in their previous meeting this year and will be optimistic of repeating their success against their struggling opponents.

BH vs SS Match Details

Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers – 21st Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour

Date & Time: 03rd January 2025 at 12:35 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

BH vs SS Venue Stats

BH vs SS Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

BH vs SS Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

BH vs SS Last Five Matches

BH vs SS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Shardul's blazing 73 powers Mumbai to 403 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy

BH vs SS Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Sixers Probable Playing XIs

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

Tom Banton (wk), Colin Munro (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter/Jimmy Peirson, Xavier Bartlett, Will Prestwidge, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Topmost Picks for BH vs SS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sydney Sixers

• Moises Henriques –  Moises Henriques has also been in excellent touch, racking up 132 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 127.
• Ben Dwarshuis – Ben Dwarshuis has already bagged 10 wickets from 5 innings at an economy of 8.25.

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Nathan McSweeney – Nathan McSweeney is the team’s second-highest run-getter with 129 runs in 5 innings, has the ability to anchor the innings and play the big knock when needed.
• Xavier Bartlett –  Xavier Bartlett has been consistent, claiming 5 wickets in 5 innings at an economy of 8.25.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BH vs SS Dream11 Team:

Josh Philippe, Tom Banton, James Vince(C), Moises Henriques, Nathan McSweeney(VC), Matt Renshaw, Jack Edwards, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BH vs SS Dream11 Team:

Josh Philippe, Tom Banton, James Vince, Moises Henriques, Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Hayden Kerr, Ben Dwarshuis(C), Xavier Bartlett(VC), Spencer Johnson

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – James Vince, Ben Dwarshuis

Vice-captain – Nathan McSweeney, Xavier Bartlett

Wicketkeeper – Josh Philippe

BH vs SS Probable Winners:

The Brisbane Heat have proved inconsistent this season in the BBL, while the Sydney Sixers, despite their loss in their previous match, have appeared confident and stable. They've already defeated the Heat once and they have enough depth and quality in their squad to pull off another victory. Considering the team combination, Sydney Sixers is expected to win this match.

BH vs MS Match Preview

This year's Big Bash League had been another entertaining one, and the teams will be ready to go following the New Year's Eve festivities and celebrations. However, the Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars cannot afford to party as they finish 2024 in poor form, with the teams desperate for a chance off to a winning start in 2025. At home, and as current BBL champions, the Brisbane Heat will fancy their chances in this game. Despite losing their last two matches throughout the tournament, they have already defeated the Melbourne Stars and will be confident of repeating their victory at the MCG.

BH vs MS Match Details

Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars – 19th Match, Big Bash League 2024-25

Venue: The Gabba, Woolloongabba

Date & Time: 01st January 2025 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

BH vs MS Venue Stats

BH vs MS Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

BH vs MS Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

BH vs MS Last Five Matches

BH vs MS Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Shardul's blazing 73 powers Mumbai to 403 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy

BH vs MS Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Stars Probable Playing XIs

Brisbane Heat Probable Playing XIs

Tom Banton, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Colin Munro (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Paul Walter, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann

Topmost Picks for BH vs MS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Melbourne Stars

• Ben Duckett –  Ben Duckett has got good starts in both games thus far he scored 19 off 13 balls in the first match and then scored 29 off 19 balls in the last game.
• Adam Milne – Adam Milne has been sensational in all formats heading into this tournament. Even though Milne has struggled in the first two matches we expect him to continue his form.

Top Picks – Brisbane Heat

• Nathan McSweeney – Nathan McSweeney has started this season well and scored a half-century in his first match.
• Spencer Johnson –  Spencer Johnson will aim to use his experience and bowl tight spells in the middle overs.

BH vs MS Probable Winners:

Although Duckett remains in excellent form, and any T20 team featuring Glenn Maxwell should never be underestimated, the Brisbane Heat appear to be far stronger. Melbourne Stars were well beaten in all five of their games, and we expect them to be at the receiving end once more in this fixture. Considering the team combination, Brisbane Heat is expected to win this match.