Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2022/23 Big Bash
Brisbane Heat will host Hobart Hurricanes in match 49 of the 2022/23 Big Bash, the 12th edition of the tournament.
The game is scheduled to start at 7pm local time (9am GMT) on Friday, January 20.
The game will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Brisbane Heat are a side on the up. After winning just two matches from nine, they are now on a two-match unbeaten streak after recording back-to-back wins over Adelaide Strikers (17 runs) and Melbourne Stars (three wickets). On the latter occasion, they made it over the line off the final delivery of the match thanks to Matt Renshaw's unbeaten 90 (56). Somewhat against the odds they sit just one point outside the top five.
Hobart Hurricanes are having a mixed campaign, winning five matches from 11 and struggling to string a run of results together. In their most recent outing, they suffered a seven-wicket defeat against defending champions Perth Scorchers.
These two sides are yet to meet in BBL12.
Matt Renshaw delivered a match-winning knock for Heat against Melbourne Stars [Matt King/Getty Images]
Perth Scorchers did significant damage to Hobart Hurricanes' batting line-up in the opening six overs on Wednesday, with Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott and Matthew Wade all falling for single-figure scores.
All three players fell to right-arm pace, which bodes well for Brisbane Heat, with Michael Neser, James Bazley and Mark Steketee in their attack. Neser, in particular, has impressed in BBL12, taking a team-leading 15 wickets (including figures of 4 for 25 against Melbourne Stars in his most recent outing).
If the pacers can inflict some early damage, it would put the Heat in a strong position.
It's likely to be wet throughout the day in Brisbane on Friday, so get those Duckworth-Lewis-Stern calculators out.
Mark Steketee is back in contention for Brisbane Heat while Jimmy Peirson is set to make his 100th BBL appearance.
Hobart Hurricanes have named an unchanged 15-strong squad.
Brisbane Heat: Xavier Bartlett, James Bazley, Max Bryant, Sam Hain, Sam Heazlett, Usman Khawaja, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Michael Neser, Jimmy Peirson, Matthew Renshaw, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, Ross Whiteley, Jack Wildermuth, Spencer Johnson, Will Prestwidge, Josh Brown
Hobart Hurricanes: Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Caleb Jewell, Shadab Khan, Ben McDermott, Riley Meredith, Mitch Owen, Joel Paris, Wil Parker, D'Arcy Short, Matthew Wade, Billy Stanlake, Paddy Dooley, Chris Tremain, Mac Wright, Zak Crawley (overseas replacement for Shadab Khan)
*Squads are for the whole BBL and not specific to this match
Riley Meredith (right) is Hobart Hurricanes' leading wicket-taker [Paul Kane/Getty Images]
Brisbane Heat: Josh Brown, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Sam Hain, Jimmy Peirson, James Bazley, Michael Neser, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson
Hobart Hurricanes: Caleb Jewell, Ben McDermott, Matthew Wade, Zak Crawley, Tim David, D'Arcy Short, Faheem Ashraf, Tom Andrews, Nathan Ellis, Patrick Dooley, Riley Meredith
Hobart Hurricanes are favourites with the bookmakers, with a best price available of 4/5. Brisbane Heat are considered the outsiders, with some outlets offering 15/13.
In front of a home crowd and boosted by back-to-back wins, Brisbane Heat might have the edge.
Yes. General admission is available for $8 for children and $22 for adults via Ticketek.
Sky Sports hold the UK rights for the BBL, with coverage split between Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix.
Ball-by-ball radio commentary will also be available via BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and BBC Sounds for selected matches.
Fox Sports and Seven Network both have television rights in Australia, while coverage will also be available via the streaming service Kayo. Fox will show every game, while 45 matches, including the knockout stages, will be shown free-to-air on Channel Seven.
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