The stage is set for a high-stakes encounter at Bellerive Oval as the defending champions, Hobart Hurricanes, host the Brisbane Heat in the 35th match of BBL|15. With the Hurricanes looking to cement their spot at the top of the ladder and the Heat desperate to keep their playoff hopes alive, this clash promises plenty of fireworks.
The Hurricanes have been the team to beat this season. Sitting at the top with 13 points (6 wins, 2 losses, 1 NR), they are coming off a dominant run. Their last full match saw a 37-run victory over the Strikers, led by Tim Ward’s sensational 90.
The Heat are currently in a mid-table scrap with 8 points (4 wins, 4 losses). While they showed flashes of brilliance in their recent 7-wicket win over the Thunder—chasing down 180+—consistency remains their biggest hurdle. Interestingly, the Heat have struggled away from home, losing their last seven BBL matches outside of Queensland.
HH vs BH, BBL|15: Match details
- Date and Time: January 14; 01:45 pm IST / 8:15 am GMT / 7:15 pm Local
- Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
HH vs BH, Head-to-Head Record in BBL
Matches played: 24 | Hobart Hurricnaes won: 14 | Brisbane Heat won: 10 | No result/Tied: 00
Bellerive Oval Pitch Report
Bellerive Oval is generally known for its even pitch, providing decent pace and bounce that encourages fluent strokeplay. That said, the cooler evening air can help fast bowlers extract early movement with the new ball. First-innings totals usually fall in the 160–170 range. Teams often prefer to chase at this venue, as the surface tends to ease under lights, with dew sometimes influencing the latter stages of the match.
Squads:
Hobart Hurricanes: Tim Ward, Mitchell Owen, Rehan Ahmed, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Matthew Wade (wk), Chris Jordan, Will Prestwidge, Nathan Ellis (c), Rishad Hossain, Riley Meredith, Charlie Wakim, Billy Stanlake, Macalister Wright
Brisbane Heat: Jack Wildermuth, Usman Khawaja (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Max Bryant, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Thomas Balkin, Zaman Khan, Michael Neser, Hugh Weibgen
HH vs BH, BBL|15: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Hobart Hurricanes wins the toss and bowls first
- Brisbane Heat’s powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Brisbane Heat’s total score: 155-165
Case 2:
- Brisbane Heat wins the toss and bowls first
- Hobart Hurricanes’ powerplay score: 45-55 (6 overs)
- Hobart Hurricanes’ total score: 165-175
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest
