Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat collide in the fortieth match at The Gabba, Brisbane on 18th 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 insights for the 40th match of the BBL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
HEA vs SIX Match Preview:
Brisbane Heat experienced a season with both highs and lows, collecting five wins from their nine matches. They showed strength in certain games, yet they struggled to maintain momentum consistently. Because of this mixed run, they settled in fifth place on the points table and now look forward to improving their position in the latter stages of the tournament.
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In comparison, Sydney Sixers followed a similar path in terms of match outcomes, also registering five victories from nine outings. However, they performed slightly better in other contributing factors, such as margins and overall impact. This stronger balance gave them an edge in the rankings and helped them secure the fourth spot on the standings.
This scenario clearly highlighted how close the competition remained between these sides. Although both teams shared identical win records, the Sydney Sixers managed to stay one step ahead due to efficiency in crucial situations, while the Brisbane Heat continued searching for more consistent control across their matches.
HEA vs SIX Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Brisbane Heat |
7 |
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Sydney Sixers |
15 |
HEA vs SIX Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
28°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Light Rain |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
165 |
Record 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 Peirson (wk)
8) Michael Neser
9) Xavier Bartlett
10) Matthew Kuhnemann
11) Zaman Khan
Sydney Sixers Playing 11:
1) Babar Azam
2) Josh Philippe (wk)
3) Steven Smith
4) Moises Henriques ©
5) Sam Curran
6) Lachlan Shaw
7) Jack Edwards
8) Joel Davies
9) Ben Manenti
10) Sean Abbott
11) Mitchell Starc
Hot Picks for HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Steve Smith – Playing as a right-handed top-order batter for Sydney Sixers, he has contributed 100 runs in the tournament so far with composed stroke play. |
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Jack Edwards – Representing Sydney Sixers as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer, he has produced impactful all-round contributions this tournament with 109 runs and 15 wickets so far. |
Top Picks:
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Matt Renshaw – A left-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler for Brisbane Heat, he has delivered strong all-round value this tournament by scoring 324 runs and taking 5 wickets so far. |
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Jack Wildermuth – Acting as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler for Brisbane Heat, he has shown impressive balance this tournament with 221 runs and 9 wickets to his credit so far. |
Budget Picks:
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Mark Kuhnemann – Operating as a left-arm orthodox spinner for Brisbane Heat, he offers reliable middle-overs control and the ability to break partnerships with subtle variations. |
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Jack Davies – A left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner for Sydney Sixers, he adds flexibility to the squad with his dual-skill set. |
HEA vs SIX BBL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Jack Edwards & Steven Smith |
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Vice-Captain |
Jack Wildermuth & Matt Renshaw |
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Josh Philippe
- Batters – Steven Smith, Usman Khawaja, Babar Azam, Matt Renshaw
- All-rounders – Jack Wildermuth (vc), Sam Curran, Jack Edwards (c), Joel Davies
- Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Xavier Bartlett
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Josh Philippe
- Batters – Steven Smith (c), Babar Azam, Matt Renshaw (vc), Max Bryant
- All-rounders – Jack Wildermuth, Sam Curran, Jack Edwards
- Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today Match 40 BBL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Patrick Dooley |
7.0 credits |
DNP |
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Harmeet Singh |
7.0 credits |
DNP |
HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction Today Match 40 BBL 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Jack Edwards |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Steven Smith |
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Punt Picks |
Matthew Kuhnemann and Max Bryant |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-4-4-2 |
HEA vs SIX Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the head-to-head records, the Sydney Sixers are expected to win this match.