HEA vs SIX Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 40, Big Bash League 2025-26

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for Match 40 of the Big Bash League 2025-26 between HEA vs SIX to be played in Brisbane.
The league stage of the Big Bash League (BBL) 15 has come to its end as the final game is left to play on Sunday, which will determine the fourth team to qualify for the next round of the tournament. This game will feature a face-off between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers.
These two former champions will lock horns at the Gabba in Brisbane on January 18. These two teams are sitting neck-to-neck on the points table with a difference of just one point.
The team that will win on Sunday will be part of the playoffs, while a small mistake can cost a place in the playoffs. Both teams did well in the previous game, and they need to carry on the momentum to cross the line in this contest.
HEA vs SIX: Match Details
- Match: Brisbane Heat (HEA) vs Sydney Sixers (SIX), Match 40, Big Bash League 2025-26
- Match Date: January 18, 2026 (Sunday)
- Time: 01:45 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 8:15 AM GMT / 06:15 PM LOCAL
- Venue:The Gabba, Brisbane
HEA vs SIX: Head-to-Head: HEA (07) – SIX (15)
These two teams have faced each other 24 times in the BBL so far. Sydney Sixers have a big lead with 15 wins as compared to seven wins for Brisbane Heat. Two games between these sides have also been washed out.
HEA vs SIX: Weather Report
The weather for Sunday evening in Brisbane shows the possibility of passing showers. The temperature is expected to be around 24°C with an average humidity of 75 percent.
HEA vs SIX: Pitch Report
The Gabba has proved to be a good venue for the batters. This season, four games have been played here, and three of them have been won batting second, including the highest BBL chase ever.
The fast bowlers will have help early on, but it won’t stay for long. The batting conditions in the second innings will get better.
HEA vs SIX: Predicted XIs:
Brisbane Heat: Jack Wildermuth, Usman Khawaja (c), Matt Renshaw, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Max Bryant, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Zaman Khan.
Sydney Sixers: Steven Smith, Babar Azam, Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Sam Curran, Lachlan Shaw, Jack Edwards, Ben Manenti, Joel Davies, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc.
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 HEA vs SIX Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Josh Philippe
Batters: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Joel Davies, Jack Wildermuth, Jack Edwards
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann
Captain First-Choice: Jack Edwards || Captain Second-Choice: Joel Davies
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Sam Curran || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Xavier Bartlett
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 HEA vs SIX Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Josh Philippe
Batters: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Joel Davies, Jack Wildermuth
Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann
Captain First-Choice: Steve Smith || Captain Second-Choice: Max Bryant
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Matt Renshaw || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Josh Philippe
HEA vs SIX: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Brisbane Heat will play in home conditions, but they will be the underdog here. Sydney Sixers have a five-match undefeated streak, and the way they performed in the last game, with Steve Smith firing all guns blazing, makes us back the Sixers to win this game.
When will the HEA vs SIX match take place in the BBL 2025-26?
The HEA vs SIX match in BBL 2025-26 will take place on Sunday, January 18at 1:45 PM IST.
Where will the HEA vs SIX match take place in the BBL 2025-26?
The HEA vs SIX match in BBL 2025-26 will take place at 1:45 PM IST at the Gabba.
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