Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder share the most celebrated rivalry in the Big Bash League (BBL). Since both teams are based out of the same city, there’s always a lot of excitement around their contests.
And this ‘Sydney Derby’ never fails to deliver. Both teams have engaged in close encounters, with a few even going down to the wire. Although the Sixers keep an upper hand, the Thunder have had their moments in this intense rivalry.
On that note, here’s a look at the head-to-head record between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder.
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder BBL Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Sydney Sixers Won | Sydney Thunder Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
The Sixers have outperformed their city rivals in the BBL. They have defeated the Thunder in 18 of the 28 matches. The Thunder, though, have a 1-0 lead over the Sixers in the BBL knockouts.
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Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Home-Away Head-to-Head Record
| Venue | Matches | Sydney Sixers Won | Sydney Thunder Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Sydney Sixers Home | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| At Sydney Thunder Home | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
The Sixers have an absolute edge over the Thunder at their home ground, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). They have claimed 10 wins in 15 matches here, while the Thunder have struggled with four wins to show.
About 20 kilometres from SCG, the Sixers have found great success in the Thunder’s backyard at the Sydney Showground Stadium. The Sixers have crushed the hosts in eight of the 13 matches.
Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head BBL Matches (Last 10 Matches)
| Winner | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Sixers | By 47 Runs | Sydney | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 4 wickets | Sydney | 24 Jan 2025 |
| No Result | – | Sydney | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Sydney Sixers | By 5 wickets | Sydney | 21 Dec 2024 |
| Sydney Sixers | By 19 runs | Sydney | 12 Jan 2024 |
| No Result | – | Sydney | 30 Dec 2023 |
| Sydney Sixers | By 125 runs | Sydney | 21 Jan 2023 |
| Sydney Sixers | By 7 wickets | Sydney | 8 Jan 2023 |
| Sydney Sixers | By 60 runs | Sydney | 15 Jan 2022 |
| Sydney Sixers | By 30 runs | Sydney | 26 Dec 2021 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 46 runs | Adelaide | 22 Jan 2021 |
Except for two washouts, the luck hasn’t been with the Thunder in the last 10 matches. The Sixers have won six of those encounters, cementing their dominance over their rivals.
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Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head Team & Individual Stats
| Team | Sydney Sixers | Sydney Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Totals | 197/5 | 232/5 |
| Lowest Team Totals | 76/10 | 62/10 |
| Most Runs | Moises Henriques (584 runs) | Alex Hales (287 runs) |
| Most Wickets | Sean Abbott (29 wickets) | Daniel Sams (19 wickets) |
| Highest Individual Scores | Steven Smith (125*) | Alex Hales (110) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Steve O’Keefe (4/10) | Fawad Ahmed (4/14) |
The Sixers and Thunder haven’t played a lot of high-scoring games in the BBL. However, the Thunder have crossed the 200-run barrier twice, while the Sixers’ highest total is 197 for 5.
On the individual batting front, the Sixers’ captain, Moises Henriques, leads the run chart with 546 runs. The Thunder’s top run-getters, Alex Hales, and the Sixers’ star batter, Steven Smith, have scored a century each in this matchup.
Sean Abbott leads the charge with the ball, with 26 scalps for the Sixers. The best bowling figures also belong to a Sixers’ bowler – Steve O’Keefe – who returned with 4 for 10 in a 2023 game.
