Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers – 24th Match, BBL 2025/26

On January 5, 2026, the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers went head-to-head at the International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour for the 24th match of the Big Bash League 2025/26. It was a nail-biter with not many runs, but the Sydney Sixers pulled out a win by 3 wickets with 8 balls to spare, mostly because Joel Davies had a great game.

Match Deets

The Sixers called heads and chose to field. The game kicked off at 5:30 PM local time. Michael Graham-Smith and Sharad Patel were the umpires, with Claire Polosak on TV duty and Kepler Wessels as the ref. The Sixers snagged 2 points for the win, leaving the Heat with nothing.

Heat’s Turn at Bat

The Heat had a tough time getting any good partnerships going and ended up at 114/9 after 20 overs. Jack Wildermuth scored the most with 31 off 17 balls, while Hugh Weibgen and Oli Patterson put up a bit of fight with 24 and 19 runs. The Sixers’ bowlers, especially Joel Davies, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Xavier Bartlett, kept things tight, making it hard for the Heat to score. It wasn’t impossible to beat, but still a challenge.

Sixers’ Chase

The Sixers were chasing 115 but lost wickets early, falling to 56/7, which gave the Heat an advantage. But then, Joel Davies and Hayden Kerr teamed up for an awesome, unbroken partnership of 62 runs for the 8th wicket, taking the Sixers to 118/7 in 18.4 overs. Moises Henriques chipped in with 26 runs earlier, while Davies’ 35 not out off 26 balls and Kerr’s 27 not out sealed the deal. The Heat’s bowlers, mainly Oli Patterson and Matthew Kuhnemann, kept the pressure on but couldn’t break that key partnership.

Big Moments

The game totally swung around thanks to Davies and Kerr’s 8th wicket partnership, which was a record for the Sydney Sixers in T20s. The Heat had the Sixers in trouble at 56/7, but the lower order showed some guts and got them over the line. Joel Davies was a star all-around, doing well with both bat and ball.

Man of the Match

Joel Davies got the Player of the Match award for his unbeaten 35 off 26 balls and 2 wickets for 19 runs. He stayed cool under pressure and knew when to rotate the strike and hit those important boundaries.

Stats Stuff

The game had some interesting stats, including that record 62-run 8th wicket partnership and Jack Wildermuth’s fast scoring rate. Joel Davies’ tight economy rate of 4.75 and Matthew Kuhnemann’s even tighter 3.50 were key in keeping the scoring down. It showed how important the lower order can be in T20 cricket.

How the Game Went

The Brisbane Heat managed 50 runs in the first 7.5 overs, losing 2 wickets in the powerplay. At the drinks break, they were at 58/5 and ended up with 114/9. The Sydney Sixers, after stumbling to 56/7, bounced back in the final overs with that winning partnership to reach 118/7.

Standings Update

The Sydney Sixers now have 3 wins and 3 losses with 6 points. The Brisbane Heat also have 6 points with 3 wins and 4 losses. The Hobart Hurricanes, Perth Scorchers, and Melbourne Stars are at the top of the table right now, showing how competitive this BBL season is.

Wrap Up

This match was a perfect example of how unpredictable T20 cricket can be. Even though they lost early wickets, the Sydney Sixers’ lower-order partnership made an amazing comeback. That record stand showed how important it is to hang in there and bat smart when the pressure’s on. Also, Joel Davies proved he’s a key player in the Big Bash League 2025/26.