TOP STORIES
Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes: Toble-toppers Hurricanes look to destroy Heat

The Big Bash League (BBL) is heating up as Brisbane Heat prepare to face the table-topping Hobart Hurricanes in Match 36, scheduled to be held on Thursday at The Gabba, Brisbane. The game is set to be an enthralling contest between two teams with contrasting campaigns so far. While the Hurricanes sit comfortably at the summit of the points table, the Heat are battling to cement their playoff spot. Ahead of the game, Hurricanes have suffered a massive jolt with pacer Billy Stanlake being unavailable for the remainder of BBL|14 after fracturing his right scapula.
Hobart Hurricanes have been the standout team of this season, performing brilliantly to remain seated on top in points table. Their batters and bowlers have fired on all cylinders in their past encounters. With six wins in their last eight matches, the Hurricanes are not just topping the table but also establishing themselves as the team to beat this season.
The Brisbane Heat, on the other hand, have had a mixed season. Currently sitting fifth on the points table, they’ve performed well but lacked consistency. Their recent performances have kept them in the playoff hunt, but they need to capitalize on their home advantage to climb further up the ladder.
Hobart Hurricanes probable XI: Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade (wk), Charlie Wakim, Nikhil Chaudhary, Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Jake Doran, Nathan Ellis (c), Peter Hatzoglou, Riley Meredith, Chris Jordan
Brisbane Heat probable XI: Jack Wood, Colin Munro (c), Nathan McSweeney, Matt Renshaw, Max Bryant, Tom Alsop (wk), Michael Neser, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Swepson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Spencer Johnson
Tags
More News

Jaiswal makes u-turn, expresses desire to continue playing for Mumbai
Yashasvi Jaiswal has decided to stay with Mumbai for the 2025-26 domestic season, reversing his earlier intention to move to Goa. The talented young batter has written a formal letter to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), expressing his desire to continue representing the team.
"I, the undersigned, would request your goodself to consider my request in withdraw...

PSL remainder postponed Indefinitely amid India-Pakistan tensions
The remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season has been postponed indefinitely due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. This decision came less than 24 hours after PCB announced that the remaining matches of the tournament would be held in the UAE.
"The decision to postpone has been taken pursuant to advice received from the Prime Mini...

Shukri Conrad appointed South Africa’s all-format head coach
Shukri Conrad has been named South Africa men’s all-format head coach, Cricket South Africa (CSA) stated on Friday. Conrad replaces Rob Walter, who stepped down from his position at the end of April citing personal reasons. Conrad will lead the side until the ODI World Cup in 2027.
"Coaching the Test side has been the greatest privilege of ...

IPL 2025 suspended for one week amid rising India-Pakistan tensions
With India-Pakistan tensions escalating, the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL) has been suspended for one week due to security reasons. The decision follows Thursday’s clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala, which was called off midway. The match was abandoned after 10.1 overs due to “a significant technica...

“IPL is on as of now”: Chairman Arun Dhumal
Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has said that the IPL is awaiting governments’ directives to determine whether the IPL will continue or not in the wake of ongoing unrest between India and Pakistan. However, Dhumal maintained that the tournament is on as of now.
"We are reviewing the situation right now. It is an evolving si...