BBL 2024 Prediction: Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes 1/7

Will Brisbane Heat be taken off from the top of the BBL Points Table 2024? On January 7, 2024, Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes KFC Big Bash League will be head to head at The Gabba, Brisbane.

The match is scheduled to be played at 7:15 PM. Brisbane Heat is unstoppable and still unbeaten in the ongoing BBL Season sitting right at the top of the BBL Points Table 2024.

Hobart Hurricanes on the other hand will be looking to win the match to make their playoff scenario easier.

This blog will discuss the previous head-to-head record of Hobart Hurricanes and Brisbane Heat, statistical analysis of both teams via their performance in recent matches, team preparation for the upcoming season, and our Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes prediction regarding the winner of this match.

KFC Big Bash League Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes Comparison

Here is an overall past Head-to-head record of the Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes teams. Let us review the different stats that make the upcoming BBL match between these two teams interesting.

Hobart Hurricanes	vs	Brisbane Heat
23	Matches	23
13	Win	9
210	Highest score	212
120	Lowest Score	118
D’Arcy Short (440)	Most Runs	Chris Lynn (455)
Cameron Boyce (14)	Most Wickets	Mark Steketee (16)

Now, we will go through the scorecards and statistics of the previous five encounters between these two teams.

Date	Team 1	Team 2	Venue	Winner
25 Jan, 2023	Hobart Hurricanes 9/120 (20)	Brisbane Heat 8/118 (20)	Aurora Stadium Launceston, Australia	Hobart Hurricanes
20 Jan, 2023	Brisbane Heat 6/162 (20)	Hobart Hurricanes 6/150 (20)	The Gabba, Brisbane Australia	Brisbane Heat
8 Jan, 2022	Brisbane Heat 8/144 (20)	Hobart Hurricanes 2/145 (17.2)	The Gabba, Brisbane Australia	Hobart Hurricanes
1 Jan, 2022	Hobart Hurricanes 8/136 (20)	Brisbane Heat 8/150 (20)	Bellerive Oval Hobart, Australia	Brisbane Heat
20 Dec, 2020	Hobart Hurricanes 150 (19.4)	Brisbane Heat 8/149 (20)	The Gabba, Brisbane Australia	Hobart Hurricanes

The Hurricanes might have dominated the head-to-head record against the Heat but when it comes to current squad and performance, Brisbane Heat is way ahead of the Hurricanes. Heat is undefeated in the ongoing BBL season 13 while the Hurricanes are struggling to win and make sure they finish in the playoffs top 4 on the BBL Points Table 2024.

Previous Performances of Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes Teams:

Here are detailed statistics of both teams in their last 5 BBL matches that give an overview of how both teams are approaching this contest between them and who has the edge over the other opponent.

Brisbane Heat’ Last 5 Matches:

Date	Team 1	Team 2	Venue	Winner
3 Jan, 2024	Sydney Sixers 8/141 (20)	Brisbane Heat 4/104 (14.3)	C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Australia	Brisbane Heat
1 Jan, 2024	Brisbane Heat	Sydney Sixers	The Gabba, Brisbane Australia	Wahed out
27 Dec, 2023	Brisbane Heat 4/172 (19.4)	Melbourne Renegades 9/157(20)	The Gabba, Brisbane Australia	Brisbane Heat
21 Dec, 2023	Melbourne Renegades 8/162 (20)	Brisbane Heat 4/163 (18.1)	Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia	Brisbane Heat
12 Dec, 2023	Brisbane Heat 7/151 (20)	Sydney Thunder 10/131 (19)	Manuka Oval, Canberra, Australia	Brisbane Heat

Hobart Hurricanes’ Last 5 Matches:

Date	Team 1	Team 2	Venue	Winner
1 Jan, 2024	Sydney Thunder 8/150 (20)	Hobart Hurricanes 3/151 (18.1)	Blundstone Arena, Hobart, Australia	Hobart Hurricanes
28 Dec, 2023	Hobart Hurricanes 10/155 (19.4)	Melbourne Stars 2/67 (6.3/7)	Blundstone Arena, Hobart, Australia	Melbourne Stars
23 Dec, 2023	Melbourne Renegades 5/183 (20)	Hobart Hurricanes 4/187 (19)	Blundstone Arena, Hobart, Australia	Hobart Hurricanes
20 Dec, 2023	Hobart Hurricanes 8/172(20)	Perth Scorchers 1/173 (17.1)	Optus Stadium Perth, Australia	Perth Scorchers
11 Dec, 2023	Hobart Hurricanes 8/135 (20)	Sydney Sixers 4/139 (19.2)	University of Tasmania Stadium Launceston, Australia	Sydney Sixers

Teams Analysis Before the Match:

Let's quickly review the preparation of both teams before their much-awaited contest.

Hobart Hurricanes:

Hobart Hurricanes haven't really kicked on in the ongoing Big Bash League as they find themselves in 5th position in the BBL Points Table 2024 with just 4 points in 5 matches. The batting prowess of Mathew Wade, Ben McDermott, and Tim David failed miserably in this year's KFC Big Bash League while Caleb Jewel and Nikhil Chaudhary have been true finds for them.

The bowling unit looked sharp and good with the likes of experienced Chris Jordan, Riley Meredith, Patrick Dooley, and Nathan Ellis. However, that's not enough for them as they will have tough matches ahead and need a proper plan to execute so that they can qualify for the playoffs. Heat is likely to win in our Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes prediction.

Brisbane Heat:

Heat has become formidable this season of the KFC Big Bash League as they are on a winning streak and right at the top of the BBL Points Table 2024. Of the 6 matches they have played, 2 were affected by rain with no result and won the remaining 4 matches.

Sydney Sixers would be a bigger challenge but Heat batting has been really dominant against bowlers in the whole season. Captain Colin Munro is in sublime form and other batters like Max Bryant, Renshaw, and Sam Billings are also getting their runs.

Talking about the bowling, Spenser Johnson and Mitch Swepson are unplayable and have been contributing a big the Heat’s success.

Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes prediction of the Upcoming BBL Match:

Two teams of the KFC Big Bash League 2023-24, Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes will lock horns on Jan 7, 2024. Brisbane Heat is sitting at the top of the BBL Points Table 2024 while Hurricanes are struggling at the 5th position. However, in our Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes Prediction, Hobart Hurricanes is going to face another defeat of the season against the Heat.

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