The Gabba Brisbane Pitch Report For HEA Vs HUR BBL 2024-25 Match

Debashis Sarangi

The Gabba, Brisbane [Source: @debasissen/X]The Gabba, Brisbane [Source: @debasissen/X]

On Thursday, Brisbane Heat will lock horns with Hobart Hurricanes in the 36th league-stage match of the ongoing Big Bash League. The high-voltage clash is scheduled at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane. 

Led by Colin Munro, Brisbane Heat have been below-par in the competition, occupying the fifth position in the points table with three wins in eight matches. On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes have been magnificent in the tournament, winning six out of their first eight fixtures. They have qualified for the playoffs and would like to sustain their purple patch. 

As both teams gear up for a cracking contest, let's see how the surface at The Gabba in Brisbane will behave throughout the match. 

The Gabba Brisbane Stats And Records In BBL

Criterion
Data
Matches played69
Matches won batting 1st32
Matches won bowling 1st36
Average 1st innings score163.10
Average 2nd innings score149.36


The Gabba Brisbane Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The average run rate at The Gabba in the BBL 2024-25 reads 8.34, so it's fair to say that the pitch at this venue has offered decent batting conditions this season. The surface in Brisbane has a tendency to offer genuine seam movement and extra bounce to the new ball bowlers. 

However, the batters will enjoy their time after getting set in the middle. Don't expect the spinners to get significant turn here. So, they will more or less rely on accuracy and try to force the batters to hit the ball against the spin towards the bigger boundaries. Interestingly, the chasing sides have won all matches at The Gabba in this year's BBL. So, the toss-winning team will likely bowl first. 

Players To Watch Out For At The Gabba Brisbane

Xavier Bartlett

  • Brisbane Heat's premier fast bowler Xavier Bartlett has bagged seven wickets in four BBL 14 games at The Gabba this season. If the Heat bowl first, Bartlett could trouble the Hurricanes' top order with his pace and movement. 

Riley Meredith

  • Hobart Hurricanes' Riley Meredith has been impressive in the BBL 14, scalping eleven wickets in seven appearances. He has been a force to reckon with the new ball and might capitalise on Brisbane's seam-friendly conditions. 

Michael Neser

  • Brisbane Heat's primary all-rounder Michael Neser could be a game-changer for his team in this match. Apart from striking at crucial junctures, Neser can play impactful cameos with the bat. 

P.S: Apart from the aforementioned players, the eyes will be on Matt Renshaw, Caleb Jewell, Spencer Johnson, Nikhil Chaudhary, Nathan McSweeney and Tim David.