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Brisbane Heat Team: Squad, Results, Stats & Schedule
Brisbane Heat's complete men's hub: the 15 players in the current official BBL directory, the full BBL|16 schedule, every BBL|15 score, fifth-place record, Matt Renshaw and Xavier Bartlett's team-leading totals, James Hopes' new coaching appointment, the Gabba, official handles and all 15 completed seasons.
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
HEA
BBL|02 and BBL|13 champions · BBL|12 runners-up · five BBL|16 home matches at the Gabba
- Captain
- Usman Khawaja
- Head coach
- James Hopes
- Home
- The Gabba
- Founded
- 2011 · first played 2011/12
Team overview
Brisbane Heat at a glance
Brisbane Heat are Queensland's men's Big Bash League team, owned and administered by Queensland Cricket. They have competed in every BBL season since the competition began in 2011/12; Brisbane Heat Women are the related WBBL side, but their squad and records are kept on a separate team page.
The Heat finished BBL|15 fifth with five wins and five losses, missing the finals after a last-round defeat to Sydney Sixers. Matt Renshaw led Brisbane with 324 runs and made the official Team of the Tournament, while Xavier Bartlett led the bowling with 15 wickets.
Brisbane won the men's championship in BBL|02 and again in BBL|13, and finished runners-up in BBL|12. BBL|16 brings a ten-match regular-season schedule and a new head coach: foundation Heat captain James Hopes was appointed for three years in June 2026.
Upcoming seasonPre-season
Ten-match fixture list published
Brisbane opens the Australian leg of BBL|16 against Sydney Sixers at the Gabba on 15 December 2026. The full schedule and head coach are confirmed; the 15-player official directory is a current roster tracker, not a falsely labelled final squad.
Performance leaders
HEA's BBL|15 team leaders
Renshaw's 324 runs and Bartlett's 15 wickets are official completed BBL|15 team-leading totals. The all-round card describes Wildermuth's documented peak batting and bowling contributions; it is not presented as an official league award or an invented aggregate ranking.
Matt Renshaw
Strike rate 153.55, one century and Team of the Tournament selection
Jack Wildermuth
Unbeaten in the record chase of 258 against Perth
Xavier Bartlett
Fifth double-figure wicket season for the Heat
Brisbane Heat
BBL-record successful chase against Perth Scorchers
Jack Wildermuth
Century in the record chase and three wickets in the season opener
Nathan McSweeney
Unbeaten against Sydney Sixers on 18 January
BBL|15 table5 wins · 5 losses5th
Top batterMatt Renshaw324 runs
Top bowlerXavier Bartlett15 wickets
Completed scores
All 10 Brisbane Heat scores in BBL|15
Every completed BBL|15 score is shown in match order. Brisbane finished 5-5 and fifth; these outcomes remain separate from the upcoming BBL|16 fixture list.
| Result | Date | Opponent & venue | Scores | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Match 1 | Melbourne RenegadesGMHBA Stadium | HEA 198/8Melbourne Renegades 212/5 | Lost by 14 runs |
| W | Match 2 | Perth ScorchersThe Gabba | HEA 258/2Perth Scorchers 257/6 | Won by 8 wickets |
| L | Match 3 | Sydney ThunderManuka Oval | HEA 159/6Sydney Thunder 193/4 | Lost by 34 runs |
| W | Match 4 | Adelaide StrikersThe Gabba | HEA 179/9Adelaide Strikers 172 all out | Won by 7 runs |
| L | Match 5 | Adelaide StrikersAdelaide Oval | HEA 121 all outAdelaide Strikers 125/3 | Lost by 7 wickets |
| W | Match 6 | Melbourne StarsThe Gabba | HEA 199/6Melbourne Stars 195/6 | Won by 4 wickets |
| L | Match 7 | Sydney SixersC.ex Coffs International Stadium | HEA 114/9Sydney Sixers 118/7 | Lost by 3 wickets |
| W | Match 8 | Sydney ThunderThe Gabba | HEA 183/3Sydney Thunder 180/6 | Won by 7 wickets |
| W | Match 9 | Hobart HurricanesNinja Stadium | HEA 160/8Hobart Hurricanes 157/8 | Won by 3 runs |
| L | Match 10 | Sydney SixersThe Gabba | HEA 171/9Sydney Sixers 177/5 | Lost by 5 wickets |
Upcoming fixtures
10 upcoming HEA matches in Big Bash League BBL|16
Dates and start times follow the competition schedule. Future fixtures are kept separate from completed scorecards.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League match | Sydney SixersHome | The GabbaBrisbane | Time TBCVenue time | Upcoming |
| League match | Hobart HurricanesAway | Ninja StadiumHobart | Time TBCVenue time | Upcoming |
| League match | Melbourne StarsAway | Junction OvalMelbourne | Time TBCVenue time | Upcoming |
| League match | Sydney SixersAway | SCGSydney | Time TBCVenue time | Upcoming |
| League match | Adelaide StrikersHome | The GabbaBrisbane | Time TBCVenue time | Upcoming |
| League match | Hobart HurricanesHome | The GabbaBrisbane | Time TBCVenue time | Upcoming |
| League match | Perth ScorchersAway | Optus StadiumPerth | Time TBCVenue time | Upcoming |
| League match | Perth ScorchersHome | The GabbaBrisbane | Time TBCVenue time | Upcoming |
| League match | Melbourne RenegadesAway | Junction OvalMelbourne | Time TBCVenue time | Upcoming |
| League match | Sydney ThunderHome | The GabbaBrisbane | Time TBCVenue time | Upcoming |
Current official men's player directory
Brisbane Heat BBL|16 squad tracker
The official Heat directory currently lists these 15 men's players and identifies Usman Khawaja as captain. Brisbane has not labelled this a final BBL|16 squad, so this page correctly presents it as the current contracted directory and will not invent overseas or replacement signings before they are announced.
Batters
Wicketkeeper-batters
All-Rounders
Bowlers
Competition record
League and season history
This page covers Brisbane Heat Men in the Big Bash League. Brisbane Heat Women compete in the WBBL and T20 Spring Challenge under the same club identity, but their fixtures, squads, leaders and two WBBL championships are not combined with the men's record.
| Season | Finish | Record | Top scorer | Most wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 · BBL|15 | 5th | 5 wins · 5 losses | Matt Renshaw · 324 | Xavier Bartlett · 15 |
| 2024/25 · BBL|14 | 7th | 3 wins · 6 losses · 1 NR | Season archive | Season archive |
| 2023/24 · BBL|13 | Champions | Beat Sydney Sixers by 54 runs in final | Season archive | Xavier Bartlett · tournament leader |
| 2022/23 · BBL|12 | Runners-up | Lost final to Perth Scorchers | Season archive | Season archive |
| 2021/22 · BBL|11 | 7th | League stage | Season archive | Season archive |
| 2020/21 · BBL|10 | Challenger | Finals campaign | Season archive | Season archive |
| 2019/20 · BBL|09 | 7th | League stage | Season archive | Season archive |
| 2018/19 · BBL|08 | 5th | League stage | Season archive | Season archive |
| 2017/18 · BBL|07 | 7th | League stage | Season archive | Season archive |
| 2016/17 · BBL|06 | Semi-final | Lost Super Over to Sydney Sixers | Chris Lynn · Player of the Tournament | Season archive |
| 2015/16 · BBL|05 | 6th | League stage | Season archive | Season archive |
| 2014/15 · BBL|04 | 8th | League stage | Season archive | Season archive |
| 2013/14 · BBL|03 | 5th | League stage | Season archive | Season archive |
| 2012/13 · BBL|02 | Champions | Beat Perth Scorchers at the WACA | Season archive | Season archive |
| 2011/12 · BBL|01 | 5th | 3 wins · 4 losses | Inaugural archive | Inaugural archive |
Team operations
HEA coaching and support staff
James Hopes
Appointed in June 2026 on a three-year agreement covering the Brisbane Heat and Queensland Bulls men's programs.
Home venue
The Gabba
Brisbane, AustraliaThe Gabba is Brisbane Heat's men's home ground. The official BBL|16 release assigns all five Heat home fixtures there: Sydney Sixers, Adelaide Strikers, Hobart Hurricanes, Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder.
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Latest HEA updates
The latest official men's team releases covering the BBL|16 fixture, new head coach and completed BBL|15 leaders; no rumor feed.
Fixture release · 14 Jul 2026
Heat set for five Gabba home games in BBL|16
Read at Brisbane Heat ↗Coaching appointment · 26 Jun 2026James Hopes appointed Heat head coach for three years
Read at Brisbane Heat ↗Season recognition · 21 Jan 2026Renshaw named in BBL|15 Team of the Tournament
Read at Brisbane Heat ↗Official destinations
HEA website and social handles
Use these direct links to avoid fan accounts and lookalike profiles.
Reader questions
Brisbane Heat FAQ
Who captains Brisbane Heat for BBL|16?
Usman Khawaja is marked as captain in Brisbane Heat's current official men's player directory.
Is the Brisbane Heat BBL|16 squad final?
Not yet. The official directory currently lists 15 men's players, but the club has not described that list as the final BBL|16 squad.
Who coaches Brisbane Heat in BBL|16?
James Hopes is the new head coach after signing a three-year agreement in June 2026.
Who scored the most runs for Brisbane Heat in BBL|15?
Matt Renshaw led Brisbane with 324 runs at a strike rate of 153.55.
Who took the most wickets for Brisbane Heat in BBL|15?
Xavier Bartlett led the Heat with 15 wickets.
Who had Brisbane Heat's leading all-round impact in BBL|15?
Jack Wildermuth produced the standout two-skill peaks: an unbeaten 110 in the record chase against Perth and 3/34 in the season opener.
Where do Brisbane Heat play home matches?
The Gabba is Brisbane Heat Men's home ground and hosts all five of their BBL|16 home fixtures.
How many BBL titles have Brisbane Heat won?
Brisbane Heat Men have won two championships, BBL|02 and BBL|13, and were runners-up in BBL|12.
Are Brisbane Heat Men and Women the same team page?
No. They share a club identity, but the men's BBL and women's WBBL squads, schedules, statistics and titles are recorded separately.
References
Sources for this team page
Updated 2026-08-09. Official Brisbane Heat and Cricket Australia pages lead for the current roster, schedule, captain, coach, venue, completed-season leaders and club history. The ten BBL|15 scorelines were checked against the completed match-centre archive; the club has not yet called its BBL|16 squad final.
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Brisbane HeatOfficial current player directory, roles and captain
Open ↗02Brisbane HeatComplete BBL|16 fixture list, Gabba home allocation and BBL|15 fifth-place recap
Open ↗03Brisbane HeatJames Hopes' three-year head-coach appointment
Open ↗04Brisbane HeatMatt Renshaw's 324 runs and Xavier Bartlett's 15 wickets
Open ↗05Brisbane HeatFinal BBL|15 score and finals elimination
Open ↗06Brisbane HeatSecond men's championship and BBL|13 final margin
Open ↗07Cricket AustraliaOfficial BBL|15 match centres and scorecards
Open ↗08Brisbane HeatOfficial website and published social destinations
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