Brisbane Heat will face Sydney Sixers in match number 40 big bash league. This article will provide you with BRH vs SYS match prediction, toss prediction, score prediction, best batsman prediction and best bowler prediction for the 40th match.
BRH vs SYS Match Prediction: Who will win Match 40? BBL 2025-26:
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match: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers Match 40
date: 18 January 2026
Time: 1:45 PM IST
venue: Gabba, Brisbane
live streaming: jio hotstar
Live broadcast: star sports network
BRH vs SYS Match Prediction – Head-to-Head Record
The two former Big Bash League champions Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sears have faced each other in 26 matches so far in the tournament, with the Sixers taking a commanding lead over the Heat.
The Sydney Sixers have got the better of the Brisbane Heat on sixteen occasions, with the Heat managing to win seven games against the Sixers, while three matches ended in a no result.
Total matches played: 26
BRH won: 07
SYS won: 16
No results: 03
Pitch Report and Terms
The Gabba wicket for the BRH vs SYS match is expected to be good for batting and, as has been the case in the current season, the new ball will provide some assistance to the bowlers.
BRH vs SYS weather report
There is a 62% chance of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to be maximum 31 degrees and minimum 21 degrees.
BRH vs SYS Match Prediction- Probable XI
Brisbane Heat playing 11:
Jack Wildermuth, Usman Khawaja (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matthew Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Max Bryant, Jimmy Pearson (wk), Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnman, Zaman Khan
Sydney Sixers Playing 11:
Steve Smith, Babar Azam, Josh Philippe (wk), Moises Henriques (c), Sam Curran, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Joel Davis, Ben Manenti, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc.
toss effect
The toss may have little impact on the game, with some dew expected later in the game, which will make batting easier.
form and fitness
There is no worry about form and fitness in the upcoming match.
score prediction
Considering how the wicket generally plays at the Gabba, scoring at least 200-210 runs while batting first should be challenging in the upcoming game.
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BRH– Nathan McSweeney, Max Bryant, Matt Renshaw, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kunhemann
sys– Babar Azam, Jack Edwards, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott
best batsman prediction
Who will score the most runs for BRH in the match: Babar Azam or Steve Smith
Who will score the most runs for SYS in the match: Nathan McSweeney or Max Bryant
best bowler prediction
Who will take the most wickets for BRH in the match: Xavier Bartlett or Matthew Kunhemann
Who will take the most wickets for SYS in the match: Sean Abbott or Mitchell Starc
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
Sydney Sixers will start the match as favorites and are expected to win the match.