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BBL 2025-26: Match 24, SIX vs HEA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat?

In the Match No. 24 of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL 2025-26), the Sydney Sixers (SIX) will be up against the Brisbane Heat (HEA) on Monday, January 5 at the International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour. The Sixers have had a topsy-turvy campaign in the ongoing season thus far, with only two wins after five matches.

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Top 5 Indian players who retired without a farewell match

India often had a hero-worshipping culture, given that cricket is their common religion across the corners. Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian Men's cricket team, is dead against it.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / January 4

'One of the worst dismissals I've seen' - Smith gifts wicket to Australia

Jamie Smith falls short of reaching 50 after being caught by Scott Boland on 46 off the bowling of part-time bowler Marnus Labuschagne, as England fall to 323-6 just before lunch on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / January 4

'He's done it again!' - Root reaches second century of Ashes series

Joe Root scores his second century of the 2025/26 Ashes series as England move on to 265-5 against Australia on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / January 4

Brook falls short of century as Australia get early breakthrough

Harry Brook falls short of his first century in Australia, as he adds just six runs to his overnight score before being caught for 84 by Steve Smith to end a 169-run partnership between Brook and Joe Root, leaving England on 226-4 on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 4

Indian Star Snub in T20 World Cup Leaves Ricky Ponting Stunned

Recently, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting shared his surprise over Shubman Gill’s exclusion from India’s T20 World Cup squad. He acknowledged that while Gill's recent form in white-ball cricket has taken a hit, his absence highlights just how deep India's batting lineup really is.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 4

Meg Lanning Appointed UP Warriorz Captain for WPL 2026, Deepti Sharma Left Out

In an exciting turn of events, Meg Lanning has been named the captain of the newly-formed UP Warriorz for the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL). The

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 4

Meg Lanning Takes Over from Deepti Sharma as UP Warriorz Captain for WPL 2026

Former Australian captain Meg Lanning is the new captain of UP Warriorz for the Women’s Premier League beginning January 9. She led Delhi Capitals in the first three editions of the tournament, with the franchise reaching the final on three occasions.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 4

IPL 2026: Pune’s MCA Stadium in contention to host games following RCB, RR visit

Pune could be set for a return to the Indian Premier League ahead of the 2026 season, with the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) International Stadium being a strong contender to host matches.

Ravindra Jadeja News / Cricfit / January 4

3 Reasons India’s Call For Ravindra Jadeja In 2026 ODIs vs New Zealand Might Be Mistaken

Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been included in India’s 15-member squad for the three-match home ODI series against New Zealand, starting Sunday, January 11.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 4

Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches may be moved out of India by the ICC: Report

The International Cricket Council is considering to relocate Bangladesh’s matches in the T20 World Cup 2026 out of co-host India. According to Cricbuzz, the development took place after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested a change in the venue due to security concerns.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 4

Ashes 2025-26: 'Zak Crawley frustrates the life out of me' - Michael Vaughan weighs in on England opener

Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticised opener Zak Crawley’s latest dismissal in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. While speaking about Crawley’s talent, Vaughan expressed frustration over the opener’s consistent failures in concentration, which once again cost him his wicket cheaply.

Cricket News / Cricfit / January 4

Meg Lanning Appointed UP Warriorz Captain Ahead of WPL 2026

UP Warriorz have made a major leadership move ahead of the Women’s Premier League 2026 by appointing Meg Lanning as their new captain. The franchise officially confirmed the decision as preparations begin for the fourth edition of the tournament, scheduled to start on January 9.

Cricket News / Cricfit / January 4

“Why A Fifth Seamer?”- Former India Opener Questions Ruturaj Gaikwad’s IND vs NZ ODI Omission

Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh has raised concerns over Ruturaj Gaikwad’s omission from India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series scheduled in January 2026.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 4

lsquo;I Wonrsquo;t Be Careful, It Sucksrsquo;, Says Swepson On No Spinners Fielded In SCG Test

Sydney Cricket Ground: Australia leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson has delivered a blunt assessment of spinners not being fielded in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, saying this decision made by the team think-tank ‘sucks’.

Alastair Cook News / CricketGully / January 4

Will Alastair Cook Take Over from Brendon McCullum as England Coach?

Former England captain Alastair Cook hasn’t completely dismissed the idea of stepping in for Brendon McCullum as England’s head coach. The England and

Shubman Gill News / Cricfit / January 4

AB de Villiers Names Shubman Gill As India’s Most Pivotal Player

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has once again shown his deep understanding of modern cricket by identifying a player he believes will be pivotal for India’s future success.

Cricket News / Cricfit / January 4

Australia Scripts History With Spinner-less XI In Final Ashes Test

Australia stunned the cricketing world with a historic selection decision during the fifth and final Test of the Ashes series against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 4

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning Announced New Captain Of UP Warriorz

DY Patil Stadium: Former Australia captain Meg Lanning has been appointed as the new skipper of UP Warriorz (UPW) for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL), said the franchise through its social media accounts on Sunday.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 4

Indu Barma To Lead Nepal Squad For Womenrsquo;s T20 WC Global Qualifier

T20 World Cup Global Qualifier: Nepal Cricket on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, to be held in Nepal from January 18 to February 1.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 4

Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for T20 World Cup 2026

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh has refused to travel to India for next month’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026 and asked the ICC to move its games “outside India” due to strained political relations between the two countries.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 4

BBL 2025-26: Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat 24th T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between SS vs BH T20 match?

On Monday, January 5, 2026, the 24th encounter of the tournament will take place at the International Sports Stadium, Coffs Harbour, where the Sydney Sixers will clash with the Brisbane Heat in an afternoon game that starts at 1:45 PM.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / January 4

Rain Checks England’s Impressive Progress

Joe Root and Harry Brook shared an unbroken 154 run partnership to rescue England on day one of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / January 3

Yorkshire’s Finest Combine to Make Australia Toil

As sessions have gone so far for England in this Ashes series, the second one of the first day of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) has gone pretty well.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / January 3

Root and Brook Steady England Ship

Some things never change. And England requiring Joe Root to dig them out of a self-imposed hole seems to be one of them. After captain Ben Stokes elected to bat on the first day of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, a positive start seemed to be going to waste, as the tourists slipped from 35 – 0 to 57 – 3.