Match No. 6 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 will be played between Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers on Friday, December 18, 2025, at The Gabba in Brisbane.

Brisbane Heat suffered a 14-run defeat against the Melbourne Renegades in their opening fixture. Jack Wildermuth impressed with a three-wicket haul, while Colin Munro and Jimmy Pierson scored half-centuries in the run chase. However, despite their efforts, Brisbane fell just short of the target. They will be eager to bounce back and open their account on the points table.

Perth Scorchers, on the other hand, began their campaign with a five-wicket victory.

In a rain-affected contest, Cooper Connolly starred with a half-century to guide his side past the finish line. They will look to maintain their winning momentum as the tournament progresses.

Match Details

Match	Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, Match 6, BBL 2025-26
Date and Time (IST)	Friday, December 19, 2025; 1:45 PM
Venue	The Gabba, Brisbane
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details	JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App and Website)

The Gabba, Brisbane Pitch Report

The Gabba is widely regarded as one of the truest wickets in Australia. It generally offers good bounce and carry for the fast bowlers, while batters benefit from the consistent pace and bounce, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots with confidence. Average first-innings scores tend to hover around 150, indicating a surface that provides ample support for batting.

However, bowlers must remain disciplined with their line and length to create wicket-taking opportunities.

HEA vs SCO Head to Head Record in T20s

Matches Played	24
Won by HEA	08
Won by SCO	16
Tied	0
No Result	0
First-ever Fixture	December 28, 2011
Most-recent Fixture	December 26, 2024

HEA vs SCO Predicted Playing XIs Brisbane Heat:

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:

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

HEA vs SCO Probable Top Performers Probable Best Batter — Cooper Connolly

Cooper Connolly could be the key batter in this clash. He scored 59 off 31 balls, including three fours and five sixes, in the previous match. His contributions in the middle order will be crucial, as he has the ability to steady the innings when required and accelerate quickly if the situation demands big runs.

Probable Best Bowler — Jack Wildermuth

Right-arm pacer Jack Wildermuth could be the key bowler in this clash. He returned figures of 3 for 34 in the opening match, at a time when most bowlers conceded runs at an economy rate of over nine. His spell in the middle overs will be crucial, as he will need to maintain tight lines and lengths to apply pressure and drive the game forward.

Today's Match Prediction: Defending team to win the match