BBL Match Prediction | Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes | Big Bash League 2024-25 | Match 36 | Jan 16 – Can BH win against HH?

BH vs HH Match Analysis

Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes will play each other in the Big Bash League 2024-25 36th Match on January 16, 2025, at 02:30 PM BST at The Gabba, Brisbane.

Brisbane Heat sit fifth in the points table with three wins from eight matches. They are in dire need of a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. They have won two out of four games played at The Gabba. In their most recent match at this venue, Brisbane Heat successfully chased a target of 174 runs. Colin Munro will be looking for a strong response from his bowlers, who struggled in the recent loss at Adelaide. 

The Hobart Hurricanes are on a remarkable six-match winning streak after losing their opening game. They are in excellent form and could prove to be a major obstacle to Brisbane Heat’s playoff aspirations. Their last three matches were played at home, where they secured victories in all of them while defending targets. The Hurricanes’ diverse and dynamic bowling attack will be their key weapon as they head to The Gabba.

BH vs HH Team Preview & Squads

Brisbane Heat

Brisbane Heat’s Colin Munro faces significant pressure, both as captain and batter. In their previous match, while chasing a daunting target of 252 against the Strikers, he batted at number 7 and was dismissed for a duck.

Munro also struggled with his strike rate during the last home game in Brisbane, managing just 23 runs off 25 balls as an opener. In that match, it was Matt Renshaw and Max Bryant who guided the Heat to victory, both of whom have been in excellent form and consistently contributing in the middle order. Nathan McSweeney also impressed at number 3 in the last game and will be a key player to watch.

The BH have frequently shuffled their opening pair without finding success. Tom Banton, Jack Wood, and Michael Neser have all partnered with Munro at the top, but none have made a significant impact. With the ball, Michael Neser will be pivotal, bringing his reliability and experience as a wicket-taker. Spencer Johnson and Xavier Bartlett are also capable pacers who can provide crucial breakthroughs for the home side.

Brisbane Heat Squads

Brisbane Heat

Colin Munro, Usman Khawaja, Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Spencer Johnson, Nathan McSweeney, Daniel Drew, Marnus Labuschagne, Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Tom Alsop, Paul Walter, Max Bryant, Jack Wood, Callum Vidler, Mitchell Swepson, Will Prestwidge, Matt Renshaw, Tom Whitney.

Hobart Hurricanes

The Hobart Hurricanes will aim for their seventh consecutive victory as they face the Brisbane Heat in Brisbane. Their varied bowling attack has been a key factor, consistently excelling while bowling first in their last three matches.

In these games, the Hurricanes restricted opponents to scores of 154, 164, and 186, with their bowling performance improving each time. Riley Meredith and Billy Stanlake will lead the pace attack, supported by the experienced Chris Jordan and captain Nathan Ellis, a skilled fast bowler himself. The spin department features promising talents like Nikhil Chowdhury and Peter Hatzoglou.

Hobart also boasts a strong and deep batting lineup filled with powerful hitters. Matthew Wade, a seasoned T20 player, has shown his versatility, scoring 38 off 23 balls at number 6 in the last match after opening in earlier games. Tim David adds explosive finishing power at number 7.

Mitchell Owen has been in excellent form at the top, striking at an impressive rate. Caleb Jewell, Charlie Wakim, and Nikhil Chowdhury provide stability in the middle order by building crucial partnerships.

Hobart Hurricanes Squads

Hobart Hurricanes

Shai Hope, Billy Stanlake, Patrick Dooley, Caleb Jewell, Rishad Hossain, Matthew Wade, Macalister Wright, Chris Jordan, Mitchell Owen, Riley Meredith, Peter Hatzoglou, Ben McDermott, Tim David, Jake Doran, Iain Carlisle, Nathan Ellis, Nikhil Chaudhary, Charlie Wakim, Waqar Salamkheil.

Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes outfield report 

The Gabba, Brisbane