Perth Scorchers are the most successful team in the Big Bash League (BBL). And to challenge their dominance is no mean feat.
But Adelaide Strikers have dared to compete against the Scorchers with full force. And the result? They share an intense rivalry in the BBL.
Both teams fought closely in the early years before the Strikers and the Scorchers took their turns to dominate.
Here, we’ll look at the head-to-head record between Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers in the BBL.
Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers BBL Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Adelaide Strikers Won | Perth Scorchers Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The Scorchers maintain an edge over the Strikers in the BBL. They have secured 15 wins out of 27 matches in their head-to-head battles.
The Strikers, meanwhile, have fought well, winning 12 of the 27 fixtures. One of the Strikers’ wins has also come in a BBL knockout game. They defeated the five-time champions in the knockout match of the 2023/24 season.
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Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Home-Away Head-to-Head Record
| Venue | Matches | Adelaide Strikers Won | Perth Scorchers Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Adelaide Strikers Home | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| At Perth Scorchers Home | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
The Strikers and the Scorchers are superior at their respective home grounds. The Strikers have won seven of the 13 home fixtures, although the Scorchers aren’t far away with six wins.
In Perth, the scales are slightly tilted in the Scorchers’ favour. They have beaten the Strikers in nine of the 14 matches on the spicy Perth decks.
Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Head-to-Head BBL Matches (Last 10 Matches)
| Winner | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers | By 5 wickets | Perth | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Perth Scorchers | By 7 wickets | Adelaide | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Adelaide Strikers | By 50 runs | Perth | 20 Jan 2024 |
| Adelaide Strikers | By 9 wickets | Adelaide | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Perth Scorchers | By 42 runs | Perth | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Perth Scorchers | By 7 wickets | Adelaide | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Perth Scorchers | By 3 wickets | Perth | 26 Dec 2022 |
| Adelaide Strikers | By 6 wickets | Adelaide | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Perth Scorchers | By 49 runs | Sydney | 11 Dec 2021 |
| Perth Scorchers | By 7 wickets | Adelaide | 31 Dec 2020 |
The Scorchers have been all over the Strikers in their recent 10 BBL matches. They have come out victorious in seven of the 10 fixtures.
The Strikers have been struggling to challenge the most successful BBL team in recent seasons. They have beaten the Scorchers only three times since 2021.
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Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers Head-to-Head Team & Individual Stats
| Team | Adelaide Strikers | Perth Scorchers |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Totals | 198/6 | 211/4 |
| Lowest Team Totals | 88/10 | 92/10 |
| Most Runs | Matt Short (373 runs) | Ashton Turner (318 runs) |
| Most Wickets | Rashid Khan (14 wickets) | Jason Behrendorff (21 wickets) |
| Highest Individual Scores | Michael Klinger (86*) | Colin Munro (114*) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Lloyd Pope (4/24) | Lance Morris (5/24) |
The Strikers and the Scorchers have played a handful of high-scoring games in the BBL.
There have been two 200-plus totals in their clashes, both by the Scorchers while batting first. The Strikers came well within the distance of overhauling a 204-run target but fell short by five runs in a 2014 match.
Matt Short has scored the most runs in this rivalry. He has 373 runs under his belt for the Strikers. Colin Munro, meanwhile, has recorded the highest individual score, hammering an unbeaten 114 for the Scorchers in a 2021 match.
The Scorchers bowlers completely outshine the Strikers’ ones. Jason Behrendorff leads the wicket chart, with 21 scalps to his name. The top three wicket takers are all from the Scorchers.
The best bowling figures also belong to a Scorchers bowler. Lance Morris fetched the only five-wicket haul in this matchup, returning 5 for 24 in a 2024 match.



