BBL 2024-2025: Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes 36 Match Prediction

The 36th league-stage game of the ongoing Big Bash League 2025 will pit the Brisbane Heat against the Hobart Hurricanes on Thursday, January 16.

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Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes

Source: ESPNCricInfo

On January 16, the Brisbane Heat (HEA) and Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) square off in game 36 of the Big Bash League (BBL 2024–25) at the Brisbane Cricket Ground in Brisbane. The famous Gabba in Brisbane will host the high-stakes match.

With four losses in their first eight games, including a draw, the Heat have had a lacklustre season thus far. With six points, they are presently occupying the fifth position on the table. In contrast, the Hobart Hurricanes have won six of their first eight games in the tournament, demonstrating their incredible play. They want to keep up their purple patch now that they've qualified for the playoffs. 

Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes 36 Match Details:

Match Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes, Match 36, BBL 2024-25
Venue Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
Date & Time Thursday, January 16, 2:00 pm IST
Live Broadcast & Streaming Details Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar (app and website)

Pitch Report:

It's safe to say that the wicket at The Gabba has provided respectable batting conditions this season since the average run rate there in the BBL 2024–25 is 8.34. Brisbane's surface tends to provide new ball bowlers with more bounce and real seam movement. 

Head to Head:

Matches Played 23
Won by Brisbane Heat 10
Won by Hobart Hurricanes 13
No Result 00

Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes Predicted Playing XI:

Brisbane Heat Probable Squad: Jack Wood, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Spencer Johnson, Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Tom Alsop (w), and Colin Munro (c)

Hobart Hurricanes Probable Squad: Mitchell Owen, Nathan Ellis (c), Jake Doran, Tim David, Charlie Wakim, Nikhil Chaudhary, Caleb Jewell, Matthew Wade (w), Peter Hatzoglou, Riley Meredith, and Billy Stanlake

Winner Prediction:

Hobart Hurricanes are favoured to win the match.

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