Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat clash in the fortieth match at The Gabba, Brisbane on 18thth January at 1:45 PM IST for exciting cricket action.
Get the best HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI and match information for 40.th BBL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
HEA vs SIX Match Preview:
The Brisbane Heat experienced both ups and downs in a season, winning five of their nine matches. He showed strength in some games, yet struggled to maintain a consistent pace. Due to this mixed performance, they dropped to fifth place in the points table and now look to improve their position in the later stages of the tournament.
In comparison, the Sydney Sixers followed a similar path in terms of match results and also recorded five wins from nine matches. However, they performed slightly better in other contributing factors such as margins and overall impact. This strong balance gave him a rise in the rankings and helped him finish fourth in the standings.
This scenario clearly highlighted how intense the competition was between these parties. Although both teams shared similar winning records, the Sydney Sixers managed to stay a step ahead due to efficiency in crucial situations, while the Brisbane Heat continued to find more consistent control in their matches.
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HEA vs SIX head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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brisbane heat |
7 |
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sydney sixers |
15 |
HEA vs SIX Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
28°C |
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weather forecast |
light rain |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
165 |
Records of chasing teams:
HEA vs SIX Playing 11s (Predicted):
Brisbane Heat playing 11:
1) Usman Khawaja ©
2) Jack Wildermuth
3) Nathan McSweeney
4) Matt Renshaw
5) Marnus Labuschagne
6) Max Bryant
7) Jimmy Pearson (wicketkeeper)
8) Michael Nesser
9) Xavier Bartlett
10) Matthew Kuhnman
11) Zaman Khan
sydney sixers playing 11: :
1) Babar Azam
2) Josh Philip (wicketkeeper)
3) Steven Smith
4) Moises Henriques ©
5)Sam Curran
6) Lachlan Shaw
7) Jack Edwards
8) Joel Davis
9) Ben Mananti
10) Shawn Abbott
11) Mitchell Starc
HEA vs SIX Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Steve Smith – Playing as a right-handed top-order batsman for the Sydney Sixers, he has contributed 100 runs with a composed stroke play in the tournament so far. |
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Jack Edwards – Representing the Sydney Sixers as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer, he has made impressive all-round contributions with 109 runs and 15 wickets so far in this tournament. |
Raises up:
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Matt Renshaw – A left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler for Brisbane Heat, he has provided strong all-round value in this tournament so far, scoring 324 runs and taking 5 wickets. |
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Jack Wildermuth – Starring as a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer for Brisbane Heat, he has shown impressive balance in this tournament so far with 221 runs and 9 wickets. |
Budget Selection:
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Mark Kuhneman – Operating as a left-arm orthodox spinner for Brisbane Heat, he offers reliable control in the middle overs and the ability to break partnerships with subtle variations. |
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Jack Davis – A left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner for the Sydney Sixers, he adds flexibility to the team with his dual skill set. |
HEA vs SIX BBL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
Jack Edwards and Steven Smith |
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vice captain |
Jack Wildermuth and Matt Renshaw |
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Josh Phillip
- Batsmen- Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Babar Azam, Matt Renshaw
- All-rounders – Jack Wildermuth (Vice-Captain), Sam Curran, Jack Edwards (Captain), Joel Davis
- Bowlers- Mitchell Starc, Xavier Bartlett
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Josh Phillip
- Batsmen – Steven Smith (Captain), Babar Azam, Matt Renshaw (Vice-Captain), Max Bryant
- All-rounders – Jack Wildermuth, Sam Curran, Jack Edwards
- Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnman
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today Match 40 BBL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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patrick dooley |
7.0 credit |
dnp |
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Harmeet Singh |
7.0 credit |
dnp |
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today Match 40 BBL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
jack edwards |
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gl captaincy option |
steven smith |
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choice of punt |
Matthew Kuhnman and Max Bryant |
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dream11 combination |
1-4-4-2 |
HEA vs SIX Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the head-to-head record, Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.
