The Gabba hosts a pivotal BBL|15 clash on Thursday, January 9, 2026, as the Brisbane Heat face the Sydney Thunder in Match 29. The Heat, with a net run rate of 0.773, desperately need victory to keep their playoff hopes alive with just three games remaining. Meanwhile, the struggling Thunder have won only one of seven matches this season and are fighting to salvage pride. The return of Test stars Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne bolsters Brisbane’s chances against a Thunder side seeking consecutive wins but facing an uphill battle at the Gabba. Let’s Break down with expert analysis, betting insights, team performance, pitch report, and our BRH vs SYT BBL 29th match prediction. Who will win today’s match?
Team Performance
Brisbane heat: Team Preview & Recent Performance
The Brisbane Heat have shown inconsistent form this season with alternating wins and losses, but maintain a healthy net run rate of 0.773. With only three matches remaining, this upcoming fixture is crucial for their qualification hopes. The team boasts a well-balanced squad with strong batting and bowling depth, positioning them well to secure the wins needed in their final games.
Test stars Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne will make their Big Bash debuts for the season tomorrow, switching from the longest format to the shortest. Khawaja will lead the side as captain. The squad also welcomes Pakistan paceman Zaman Khan, who will become the 99th capped player in the club’s history as he replaces Shaheen Shah Afridi as the International Replacement Player.
Sydney thunder: Team Preview & Recent Performance
The Sydney Thunder have endured a difficult BBL|15 campaign, winning just one of their seven matches and sitting at the bottom of the table with a net run rate of -1.255. With only three games remaining, the Thunder desperately need victories to salvage their season and restore pride for themselves and their fans.
Looking to build momentum, the Thunder have named an unchanged squad as they aim for back-to-back wins against the Brisbane Heat at the Gabba tomorrow afternoon. After their recent victory, the team recognizes the importance of putting their best foot forward in these crucial final fixtures. Every remaining match carries significant weight as they fight to finish the season on a positive note and give their supporters something to cheer about.
BRH vs SYT | 29th Match | Big Bash League 2025-26
Series: Big Bash League 2025-26
Date: 10/01/2026
Time: 3:00 PM LOCAL, 5:00 AM GMT, 10:30 PM IST
Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane
Streaming: Jio Hotstar and Star Sports Network
BRH vs SYT Today’s Match Weather Condition:
- Temperature: 21.2°C
- Humidity: 88%
- Rain: 50% Rain of chance
- Wind direction: SSE
- Wind speed: 6.8KPH
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BRH vs SYT Today’s Match Pitch Report & Condition
The Gabba pitch for tomorrow’s BBL match (January 9, 2026) is expected to offer a fast and bouncy surface that typically favours the chasing team. Fast bowlers should get some early movement with the new ball, while batters can score freely once settled thanks to the true bounce and quick outfield. The team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first, as historical data and recent BBL trends at the venue suggest an advantage for teams batting second, potentially due to dew factor under lights. An average first-innings score is expected to be around 165-175.
BRH vs SYT | BBL Head-to-Head Records
Total matches played: 23
Brisbane Heat won: 15
Sydney Thunder won: 7
Tie / No Result: 1
First-Ever BBL Match Between BRH vs SYT
Date: 8 January 2019
Venue: Sydney Showground Stadium
Result: Brisbane Heat won by 15 runs
Most Recent BBL Match BRH vs SYT
Date: 22 December 2025
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Result: Sydney Thunder won by 34 runs
Player of the Match: Matthew Gilkes
BRH vs SYT – Probable Playing XI (BBL 29th Match 2026)
Brisbane Heat Playing XI:
Usman Khawaja (c), Colin Munro, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Max Bryant, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Matthew Renshaw, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Zaman Khan, Jack Wildermuth.
OUT: Liam Haskett, Jack Wood, Lachlan Hearne
Sydney Thunder Playing XI:
David Warner (c), Cameron Bancroft, Sam Konstas, Sam Billings, Matt Gilkes (wk), Daniel Sams, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Tanveer Sangha, David Willey, Wes Agar.
BBL Betting Insights for BRH vs SYT BBL 29th Match 2026
- Who will win the toss Today: BRH won the toss and elect to Bat first.
- Top Batter Performance: Usman Khawaja
- Top Bowler Performance: Zaman Khan
- Today’s BBL betting tips: Team batting first are safe bet to play today’s BBL 29th match 2026.
BBL match Prediction: Team batting first are favourites to win today’s BBL 29th Match 2026.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder | BBL 29th Match Prediction
Scenario 1
Who will win today’s toss: BRH wins the toss and opt to Bat first
BRH scores: 165-175
Who will win today’s match: BRH win today’s BBL 29th match 2026
Scenario 2
Who will win today’s toss: SYT wins the toss and opt to bat first
SYT scores: 170-180
Who will win today’s match: SYT win today’s BBL 29th Match 2026