Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder have been engaged in a competitive rivalry in the Big Bash League (BBL). Their head-to-head record paints a clear picture.
The Scorchers dominated in the early years, thanks to the Thunder’s not being so consistent. But since 2018, the Thunder haven’t given the Scorchers a lot of room, keeping the five-time BBL champions in check.
That said, here’s a look at the head-to-head record between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder in the BBL.
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder BBL Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Perth Scorchers Won | Sydney Thunder Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The Scorchers and the Thunder have faced each other in 20 BBL matches. The Thunder are slightly ahead in this head-to-head battle, winning 11 of the 20 encounters. On the other hand, the Scorchers have emerged as winners in nine fixtures.
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Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Home-Away Head-to-Head Record
| Venue | Matches | Perth Scorchers Won | Sydney Thunder Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Perth Scorchers Home | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| At Sydney Thunder Home | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
The Scorchers and the Thunder are almost level on the Scorchers’ home ground. Both sides have won five matches each, which shows the competitive nature of the venue.
The scales, however, have been tilted in the Thunder’s favour on their home ground. They have beaten the Scorchers in six of the 10 fixtures, though the Scorchers aren’t too far behind with four victories.
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head BBL Matches (Last 10 Matches)
| Winner | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Thunder | By 61 runs | Sydney | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 4 wickets | Perth | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Perth Scorchers | By 7 wickets | Sydney | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Perth Scorchers | By 9 wickets | Sydney | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 6 wickets | Perth | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 6 wickets | Carrara | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 34 runs | Canberra | 28 Dec 2021 |
| Perth Scorchers | By 17 runs | Perth | 9 Jan 2021 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 7 wickets | Canberra | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 7 wickets | Sydney | 26 Jan 2020 |
The Thunder have been quite dominant over the Scorchers in their last 10 BBL matches. They have won seven of the 10 games, showing a lot of improvement against the most successful BBL team.
The Scorchers, despite being five-time champions, have been struggling against the Thunder in recent seasons.
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Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head Team & Individual Stats
| Team | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Totals | 185/6 | 200/7 |
| Lowest Team Totals | 97/10 | 99/10 |
| Most Runs | Cameron Bancroft (330 runs) | Callum Ferguson (254 runs) |
| Most Wickets | Jason Behrendorff (16 wickets) | Chris Green (16 wickets) |
| Highest Individual Scores | Shaun Marsh (96*) | Callum Ferguson (113*) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Jhye Richardson (4/22) | Brendan Doggett (4/22) |
The contests between the Scorchers and the Thunder have seen a lot of totals between 150 and 180. The 200-run mark has been reached only once, when the Thunder posted 200/7 in a 2021 match.
Camron Bancroft has scored the most runs in this intense rivalry. He has scored 342 runs for both teams combined.
The highest individual score belongs to Callum Ferguson, who whacked an unbeaten 113 for the Thunder in a 2019 game. This is the only century recorded in this matchup.
Jason Behrendorff, Chris Green, and Andrew Tye share the top spot on the wickets chart, with 16 scalps each. Brendan Doggett, meanwhile, has registered the best bowling figures, taking four wickets for 22 runs for the Thunder in 2021.
