Brisbane Heat had won the second edition of the BBL, in 2012-13. However, since then they have made it to the top four only once, in 2016-17.
New Zealand lead the 5-match series 2-1. Enamoured by the return of Trent Boult, they will want to seal the series with one match to go.
New Zealand have rested Williamson and Boult, while England will be without Roy, Buttler, Root, and Archer.
England began their World Cup 2019 campaign as one of the favorites. The lineup showed enough promise to clinch the first World Cup for the country in front of the home crowd.
New Zealand beat South Africa, Netherlands beat Zimbabwe, and Pant replaced Dhawan in India's World Cup squad.
Australia were the only side to win both matches, while Sri Lanka were the only side to lose both.
New Zealand thrashed India, Australia won a close encounter against England, and Somerset won the Royal London One-Day Cup.
While more or less all teams have retained their provisional squads, England and Pakistan have made three changes each.
Chennai beat Rajasthan; Dhoni was fined 50% of his match fee; and Bancroft begins as Durham captain.