Hobart Hurricanes lead the Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes head to head 14-9 from 23 Big Bash League matches since 9 Dec 2012. Brisbane, though, have had the better of it in later seasons, and edged the latest game, at Bellerive Oval on 14 Jan 2026, by 3 runs.
Few BBL rivalries produce so many tight finishes. Half of the last eight results came down to 3 runs or fewer. Season by season results, leading players, totals and venues for Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat follow.
Two eras in the Hobart vs Brisbane record
Hobart dominated the early years. They won the opening meeting at The Gabba by 8 wickets, swept 2013-14 and 2015-16, then again both 2017-18 and 2018-19, and led 10-2 at one point in the record.
Brisbane turned it round from 2019-20, when they won both games. From that season to 2025-26 the Heat have won seven meetings to Hobart’s four, and they have taken at least one game in every season of that run except 2024-25.
Sides defending a total have won 13 and chasers 10. First innings at these games average 171. The Gabba has hosted 13 games and is close to even, 7-6 to Hobart. At Bellerive Oval the home side leads 5-3.
Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes Head to Head in the BBL
| Matches | Brisbane Heat won | Hobart Hurricanes won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 9 Dec 2012 | 14 Jan 2026 |
Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Brisbane Heat won | Hobart Hurricanes won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012-13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Runs in Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes Games
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Lynn Brisbane Heat | 12 | 12 | 455 | 101 | 50.56 | 151.67 | 1 | 3 |
| DJM Short Hobart Hurricanes | 11 | 11 | 440 | 122* | 55.00 | 135.38 | 1 | 3 |
| JJ Peirson Brisbane Heat | 16 | 16 | 292 | 57 | 24.33 | 117.27 | 0 | 2 |
| BR McDermott Hobart Hurricanes | 13 | 13 | 291 | 93 | 24.25 | 132.27 | 0 | 2 |
| BCJ Cutting Brisbane Heat | 12 | 12 | 265 | 58 | 29.44 | 163.58 | 0 | 1 |
| TD Paine Hobart Hurricanes | 8 | 8 | 261 | 87* | 37.29 | 157.23 | 0 | 2 |
| BR Dunk Hobart Hurricanes | 6 | 6 | 255 | 87 | 42.50 | 158.39 | 0 | 3 |
| M Bryant Brisbane Heat | 9 | 9 | 226 | 65 | 25.11 | 148.68 | 0 | 1 |
| CP Jewell Hobart Hurricanes | 8 | 8 | 217 | 76 | 31.00 | 139.10 | 0 | 2 |
| MS Wade Hobart Hurricanes | 10 | 10 | 189 | 61 | 23.62 | 116.67 | 0 | 1 |
Most Wickets in Heat vs Hurricanes Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RP Meredith Hobart Hurricanes | 11 | 11 | 16 | 3/21 | 20.62 | 7.67 | 0 |
| MT Steketee Brisbane Heat | 11 | 11 | 16 | 2/28 | 23.94 | 9.42 | 0 |
| NT Ellis Hobart Hurricanes | 10 | 10 | 15 | 3/41 | 22.60 | 8.69 | 0 |
| CJ Boyce Hobart Hurricanes | 8 | 8 | 14 | 3/21 | 15.86 | 7.16 | 0 |
| XC Bartlett Brisbane Heat | 6 | 6 | 13 | 4/30 | 15.31 | 9.05 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman Brisbane Heat | 6 | 6 | 11 | 5/15 | 14.45 | 6.62 | 1 |
| BCJ Cutting Brisbane Heat | 14 | 14 | 11 | 2/27 | 32.36 | 8.54 | 0 |
| MG Neser Brisbane Heat | 5 | 5 | 9 | 4/35 | 17.89 | 8.94 | 0 |
| SH Johnson Brisbane Heat | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3/26 | 11.12 | 5.93 | 0 |
| JC Archer Hobart Hurricanes | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2/23 | 17.43 | 7.62 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJM Short Hobart Hurricanes | 122* | 69 | 8 | 8 | 10 Jan 2018 |
| CA Lynn Brisbane Heat | 101 | 51 | 5 | 7 | 29 Dec 2015 |
| BR McDermott Hobart Hurricanes | 93 | 61 | 10 | 2 | 8 Jan 2022 |
| CA Lynn Brisbane Heat | 88* | 55 | 11 | 3 | 3 Jan 2020 |
| BR Dunk Hobart Hurricanes | 87 | 53 | 6 | 3 | 23 Jan 2014 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman Brisbane Heat | 5/15 | 4 | 30 Dec 2020 |
| XC Bartlett Brisbane Heat | 4/30 | 4 | 1 Jan 2022 |
| MG Neser Brisbane Heat | 4/35 | 4 | 25 Jan 2023 |
| SM Boland Hobart Hurricanes | 3/16 | 4 | 9 Jan 2020 |
| DJM Short Hobart Hurricanes | 3/18 | 4 | 27 Dec 2020 |
Highest Totals in Brisbane vs Hobart BBL Games
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Heat | 212/3 | 20 | Hobart Hurricanes | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 210/7 | 19.2 | Brisbane Heat | The Gabba, Brisbane | 28 Dec 2013 |
| Brisbane Heat | 209/3 | 20 | Hobart Hurricanes | The Gabba, Brisbane | 28 Dec 2013 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 209/7 | 20 | Brisbane Heat | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 23 Jan 2014 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 209/4 | 19 | Brisbane Heat | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 2 Jan 2015 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Heat | 144 | 18.4 | Hobart Hurricanes | Carrara Oval | 22 Dec 2018 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 150 | 19.4 | Brisbane Heat | The Gabba, Brisbane | 30 Dec 2020 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 40 runs | T20 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 23 Jan 2014 |
| Brisbane Heat won by 31 runs | T20 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 20 runs | T20 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 22 Dec 2015 |
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 9 wickets | T20 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 8 wickets | T20 | The Gabba, Brisbane | 9 Dec 2012 |
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 8 wickets | T20 | The Gabba, Brisbane | 8 Jan 2022 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| CA Lynn Brisbane Heat | 4 |
| DJM Short Hobart Hurricanes | 3 |
| BR Dunk Hobart Hurricanes | 2 |
| TD Paine Hobart Hurricanes | 2 |
| XC Bartlett Brisbane Heat | 2 |
| TR Birt Hobart Hurricanes | 1 |
Grounds where they have met most
| Ground | Matches | Brisbane Heat won | Hobart Hurricanes won |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gabba | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Bellerive Oval | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Carrara Oval | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Latest Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Brisbane Heat won by 3 runs |
| 16 Jan 2025 | The Gabba, Brisbane | Hobart Hurricanes won by 5 wickets |
| 7 Jan 2024 | The Gabba, Brisbane | Brisbane Heat won by 1 run (DLS) |
| 25 Jan 2023 | University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston | Hobart Hurricanes won by 2 runs |
| 20 Jan 2023 | The Gabba, Brisbane | Brisbane Heat won by 12 runs |
| 8 Jan 2022 | The Gabba, Brisbane | Hobart Hurricanes won by 8 wickets |
| 1 Jan 2022 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Brisbane Heat won by 14 runs |
| 30 Dec 2020 | The Gabba, Brisbane | Hobart Hurricanes won by 1 run |
| 27 Dec 2020 | The Gabba, Brisbane | Brisbane Heat won by 4 wickets |
| 9 Jan 2020 | The Gabba, Brisbane | Brisbane Heat won by 5 wickets |
Lynn, Short and the leading bowlers
Chris Lynn (Brisbane Heat) has the most runs in this rivalry, 455 runs, averaging 50.56, and his hundred came in Dec 2015. His four match awards are a high for the fixture. D’Arcy Short (Hobart Hurricanes) is just behind on 440 and hit the best score, 122 not out off 69 balls, in Brisbane on 10 Jan 2018.
BCJ Cutting (Brisbane) scores fastest of the top ten run makers, at 163.58. For Hobart, BR Dunk (158.39) and TD Paine (157.23) are not far behind.
RP Meredith (Hobart) and MT Steketee (Brisbane) are level on 16 wickets, but Meredith’s average of 20.62 is better. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Brisbane) has the best figures, 5/15 in a Dec 2020 game at The Gabba. Hobart still won that match by 1 run after being bowled out for 150.
Close finishes, big totals and margins
Recent games have been settled by tiny margins: 1 run in Dec 2020, 2 runs at Launceston in Jan 2023, 1 run on the DLS method in Jan 2024 and 3 runs in Jan 2026.
All five of the biggest totals cleared 200, and they came only in the 2013-14, 2014-15 or 2019-20 seasons. The highest is Brisbane’s 212/3 at Hobart on 3 Jan 2020, which led to a 31-run win, Brisbane’s biggest. On 28 Dec 2013 Hobart chased down 209/3 at The Gabba with 210/7. The lowest total is Brisbane’s 144 all out at Carrara Oval in 2018.
Hobart’s widest win is 40 runs at home in Jan 2014. For each side’s full BBL record, see the Brisbane Heat records and Hobart Hurricanes stats pages. The Gabba page covers the ground used most.
Questions about Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes
Which team leads Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat?
Hobart Hurricanes, with 14 wins to Brisbane Heat’s 9 from 23 BBL games. Ties and no results: none so far.
Who won the last Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes match?
Brisbane Heat, by 3 runs away in Hobart on 14 Jan 2026. The meeting before, in Jan 2025 at The Gabba, went to Hobart by 5 wickets.
Which player has the most Heat vs Hurricanes runs?
CA Lynn of Brisbane Heat leads with 455 from 12 innings. DJM Short of Hobart Hurricanes is close behind on 440.
What is the top score, for a batter and a team, in this BBL rivalry?
DJM Short’s unbeaten 122 for Hobart (10 Jan 2018) leads the individual list. Brisbane Heat’s 212/3 at Bellerive Oval, made on 3 Jan 2020, is the team record.
Is it better to defend or chase in Heat vs Hurricanes games?
Sides batting first lead 13-10. Teams batting first average 171.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.