The Gabba Brisbane Pitch Report For HEA vs THU BBL 2024-25 Match 25

Muskaan Bhatt

Gabba Brisbane Stadium (Source:@Virattomar1/X.com)Gabba Brisbane Stadium (Source:@Virattomar1/X.com)

The stage is set as Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat gear up to meet one another in the 25th match of the Big Bash League. The game is slated to take place at the famous Gabba in Brisbane on January 6, Monday. 

Sydney Thunder have been in strong form, winning four of their five matches and sitting comfortably in second place on the points table with a net run rate of +0.309. They will aim to maintain their momentum and stay near the top of the standings. 

In contrast, Brisbane Heat have struggled, managing only two wins from six matches. With a negative net run rate of -0.727, they are currently in fifth place. The Heat will be eager to turn their fortunes around and secure a vital win to stay in the race for qualification to the next round.

In this article, let us take a look at the ground stats, pitch report and players to watch out for in the upcoming BBL clash:

The Gabba Brisbane BBL Stats And Records

Criterion
Data
Matches played
68
Matches won batting 1st 33
Matches won bowling 1st
34
Average 1st innings score 163.16
Average 2nd innings score 148.94

The Gabba in Brisbane has hosted 68 Big Bash League (BBL) matches. Teams batting first have won 33 times, while those bowling first have won 34 times. The average first innings score at the venue is 163.16, while the average second innings score is 148.94. 

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

The Gabba at Brisbane will be hosting the 25th BBL clash. The surface is expected to provide seam movement for the new ball bowlers during both innings. Interestingly, a little extra bounce from the pitch is available, and pacers will be able to exploit such bounce if they hit the deck hard, especially during the middle overs. 

Despite these advantages for the bowlers, the surface might be conducive for the batters when they settle into their game. Ultimately, both batting and bowling have their strengths at the Gabba, and teams might opt to bowl first, so the toss will be crucial.

Players To Watch Out For At The Gabba In Brisbane

  • Xavier Bartlett:  Xavier Bartlett has scalped nine wickets in five BBL games this season. If he gets some movement off the deck, Bartlett might expose the Stars top order. He would definitely be an important player for this.
  • David Warner: While the Aussie star batter did not have a memorable start to the tournament, his recent form paints a different picture. Having scored 178 runs from five matches at a decent strike rate, Warner is expected to exploit the conditions at Gabba.
  • Max Bryant: Bryant, has scored 153 runs in the last five outings, and proved an important member of the BRH's team. With such good form, he is expected to be a crucial player in the upcoming game.