Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder share an intense matchup in the Big Bash League (BBL).
The Strikers were dominant in the early years, lost steam in between, and are now back again at the top, keeping an upper hand over the Thunder.
The Thunder, meanwhile, have struggled to maintain consistency. But they have seized their moments whenever opportunities have come their way.
Below, you can look at the head-to-head record between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder in the BBL.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder BBL Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Adelaide Strikers Won | Sydney Thunder Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
The Strikers keep an edge over the Thunder in the BBL. They have won 12 of the 24 matches between them.
The Thunder, however, don’t lag too far behind. They have defeated the Strikers in 10 of the 24 matches.
The Strikers and the Thunder have even met in the BBL knockouts three times. Notably, the Thunder take the lead in the knockouts, winning two of the three matches.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Home-Away Head-to-Head Record
| Venue | Matches | Adelaide Strikers Won | Sydney Thunder Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Adelaide Strikers Home | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| At Sydney Thunder Home | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
The Strikers and the Thunder have dominating numbers at their opponents’ home grounds. The Thunder have beaten the Strikers in six of the 11 matches in Adelaide. On the flip side, the Strikers have produced eight wins out of 13 matches at the Thunder’s home.
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Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head BBL Matches (Last 10 Matches)
| Winner | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Thunder | By 2 wickets | Canberra | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Adelaide Strikers | By 9 wickets | Canberra | 14 Jan 2024 |
| Adelaide Strikers | By 6 wickets | Adelaide | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Adelaide Strikers | By 6 wickets | Adelaide | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Adelaide Strikers | By 124 runs | Sydney | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Adelaide Strikers | By 6 runs | Melbourne | 23 Jan 2022 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 28 runs | Sydney | 2 Jan 2022 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 22 runs | Adelaide | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 9 wickets | Adelaide | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Adelaide Strikers | By 6 runs | Adelaide | 24 Jan 2021 |
The Strikers have shown their muscle against the Thunder in their last 10 fixtures. They have beaten the Thunder in six matches, including a five-match winning streak from 2022 to 2024. The Strikers also beat the Thunder in the knockout match in 2022.
Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head Team & Individual Stats
| Team | Adelaide Strikers | Sydney Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Totals | 184/6 | 200/7 |
| Lowest Team Totals | 97/10 | 110/10 |
| Most Runs | Jake Weatherald (411 runs) | Alex Hales (285 runs) |
| Most Wickets | Peter Siddle (19 wickets) | Daniel Sams (18 wickets) |
| Highest Individual Scores | Matt Short (82) | Usman Khawaja (104*) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Ish Sodhi (6/11) | Dirk Nannes (4/17) |
The Strikers and the Thunder have seen frequent totals between 150 and 190. There’s only one 200-run total, recorded by the Thunder in a 2023 match. The lowest total belongs to the Strikers, who were all out for 97 runs in a 2019 match.
The Strikers, however, dominate on the individual front. Jake Weatherland has scored the most runs in this matchup, with 411 runs for the Strikers.
Peter Siddle has claimed the most wickets, with 19 scalps in the Strikers’ colours. The best bowling figures also belong to the Strikers, as Ish Sodhi returned with 6 for 11 in a 2017 game. Sodhi’s bowling figures are, in fact, the second-best by a bowler in the BBL.
The only individual metric where the Strikers shine is the highest individual score. Usman Khawaja’s unbeaten 104 in the 2015/16 semi-final is the highest score in this rivalry. The Strikers, in fact, have two centurions against the Strikers.
