BBL 2025-26 Match 6: HEA vs SCO head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

The Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 continues with Match 6, where Brisbane Heat (HEA) will take on Perth Scorchers (SCO) at The Gabba, Brisbane, on Friday, December 18.

The Brisbane Heat began their campaign with a 14-run loss to Melbourne Renegades. Although it was a loss, there were some encouraging signs emerging. Jack Wildermuth took three wickets, and Colin Munro and Jimmy Peirson aggregated half-centuries. However, the team fell short in the end. The Heat will now look to bounce back and register their first win of the season.

The Perth Scorchers had a better start to their campaign. They won their opening match by five wickets in a rain-affected game. Cooper Connolly played a key role with a match-winning half-century. The Scorchers will look to maintain this momentum and get on track in this tournament.

HEA vs SCO: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

• Matches Played: 24
  
• Brisbane Heat Won: 8
  
• Perth Scorchers Won: 16
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

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HEA vs SCO: Pitch Report

The wicket at The Gabba generally possesses decent bounce and pace in order to assist the fast bowlers in the initial stages of the match. Batters can freely score runs once they settle. A first-innings score of around 150–160 is considered competitive. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.

HEA vs SCO: Predicted Playing XIs

Brisbane Heat (HEA):

Colin Munro, Jack Wildermuth, Nathan McSweeney (c), Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Hugh Weibgen, Jimmy Peirson (wk), Xavier Bartlett, Shaheen Afridi, Liam Haskett, Patrick Dooley

Perth Scorchers (SCO):

Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen (wk), Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Ashton Turner (c), Laurie Evans, Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Brody Couch, Mahli Beardman