Brisbane Heat host Melbourne Stars in the 20th match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 at The Gabba on January 2, 2026. Heat, currently sit sixth with two wins from five games, while table-topping Stars boast four wins from four. This clash pits Heat’s home advantage against Stars’ unbeaten streak.
Brisbane Heat hold sixth position after five matches, with two victories but recent defeats exposing batting inconsistencies. Melbourne Stars lead the table with four straight wins, showcasing dominant all-round play. Heat need momentum at home; Stars aim to extend their run.
BH vs MS, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and Time: January 2; 1:45 pm IST / 8:15 am GMT / 6:15 pm Local
- Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
BH vs MS: Head-to-Head Record in BBL
Matches played: 20 | Brisbane Heat won: 11 | Melbourne Stars won: 08 | No result/Tied: 01
Gabba Pitch Report
The Gabba ranks among Australia’s quickest and bounciest pitches. Pacers enjoy early assistance with good carry to the keeper for those striking the surface aggressively. After the new ball’s seam movement fades, it turns into a high-scoring venue, though spinners face challenges with averages exceeding 33 versus quicks’ 23.
Squads:
Brisbane Heat: Colin Munro, Jack Wildermuth, Matt Renshaw, Hugh Weibgen, Tom Alsop, Max Bryant, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Xavier Bartlett (c), Shaheen Afridi, Liam Haskett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Thomas Balkin, Lachlan Hearne, Ollie Patterson
Melbourne Stars: Thomas Fraser Rogers, Joe Clarke, Sam Harper (wk), Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Liam Hatcher, Haris Rauf, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Swepson, Aryan Sharma, Jonathan Merlo, Campbell Kellaway
BH vs MS, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Brisbane Heat wins the toss and bowls first
- Melbourne Stars’ powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Melbourne Stars’ total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- Melbourne Stars wins the toss and bowls first
- Brisbane Heat’s powerplay score: 55-65 (6 overs)
- Brisbane Heat’s total score: 170-180
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest
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