Wednesday night Big Bash action heads to Ninja Stadium as the Hobart Hurricanes host the Brisbane Heat in a clash that carries serious finals implications. Hobart sit comfortably on top of the ladder, while Brisbane arrive knowing they likely need to win both remaining games to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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Big Bash League (BBL15) Hurricanes vs Heat Betting Tips
Ninja Stadium, Wednesday 14th January, 7.15pm AEDT
Hobart Hurricanes
The Hurricanes continue to defy adversity, maintaining top spot on the ladder with a 6–2 record despite missing Tim David for much of the season. They come into this clash off a strong win over the Strikers, where they set the tone early batting first with a lively 6 for 178. Mitchell Owen provided the spark, smashing 33 off just nine balls to give Hobart late momentum.
With the ball, the Hurricanes were outstanding. They restricted Adelaide to 9 for 141, with Rishad Hossain, Nathan Ellis and Riley Meredith combining for seven wickets in a disciplined performance that once again highlighted Hobart’s ability to execute plans late in innings. Ellis is expected to return after being managed, likely replacing Billy Stanlake, while Jake Weatherald’s availability will be monitored and could impact Tim Ward’s spot at the top.
Brisbane Heat
The Heat sit fifth on the ladder and are fighting to keep their finals hopes alive, likely needing to win both remaining matches. They come in off a confidence-boosting win over the Thunder, where they were solid without being spectacular with the ball, keeping Sydney to 6 for 180. Matt Renshaw was the only multiple wicket taker, finishing with 2 for 29, but the collective effort was enough to set up the chase.
The batting did the rest. In his first game back, Usman Khawaja reminded everyone of his class with a superb 78 off 48 balls, guiding Brisbane home comfortably with 22 balls to spare and three wickets in hand. Brisbane are set to be further strengthened by the likely return of Michael Neser, adding another experienced all-round option to a side that is starting to look far closer to full strength at the right time of year.
Match Prediction
Hobart have done an excellent job covering for the absence of Tim David, largely through strong home performances and their ability to control games late. Ninja Stadium has become a genuine fortress, and their bowling attack continues to find ways to compensate for the missing finishing power.
That said, this feels like a dangerous matchup for the Hurricanes. Brisbane have been the competition’s most affected side when it comes to international availability, and they are now getting key pieces back at once. With Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne already in, and Michael Neser set to return, the Heat suddenly look far more complete. With momentum building and urgency on their side, the lean is Brisbane Heat to pull off a crucial road win.
Heat to win
$2.20 (2 Units)
BBL Hurricanes vs Heat Prop Bet
Matt Renshaw to score 25+ stands out again. He has been a key cog in Brisbane’s batting this season, piling on 287 runs at an average of 41.0, and continues to contribute even when others steal the headlines. Renshaw also has a solid record at Ninja Stadium, averaging 26.4 across five games, and batting in a deep, in-form lineup should give him the freedom to build another meaningful innings.
Matt Renshaw 25+ Runs
$1.87
