Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat share a closely fought rivalry in the Big Bash League (BBL). Although the Strikers were all over the Heat in the initial years, the Heat have caught up well in recent seasons.
This has made the clashes between the Strikers and the Heat more intense. And there’s no shortage of thrilling matches, as both teams look to topple each other.
That said, here’s a look at the head-to-head record between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat in the BBL.
Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat BBL Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Adelaide Strikers Won | Brisbane Heat Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The Strikers and the Heat have squared off in 21 BBL matches thus far. And the Heat take the decisive lead against the Strikers, winning 11 of the 21 clashes. The Strikers are right on their tail, claiming 10 wins.
Both sides have also faced each other in the BBL knockouts twice. And on both occasions, the Heat defeated the Strikers to take a 2-0 lead.
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Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat Home-Away Head-to-Head Record
| Venue | Matches | Adelaide Strikers Won | Brisbane Heat Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Adelaide Strikers Home | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| At Brisbane Heat Home | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
Both teams have a better record at their opponent’s home ground. The Strikers keep an upper hand over the Heat in Brisbane. The Heat, on the other hand, are just ahead of the Strikers at the Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat Head-to-Head BBL Matches (Last 10 Matches)
| Winner | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Strikers | By 56 runs | Adelaide | 11 Jan 2025 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 3 wickets | Brisbane | 22 Dec 2024 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 54 runs | Carrara | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 17 runs | Adelaide | 14 Jan 2023 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 6 runs | Brisbane | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Adelaide Strikers | By 71 runs | Brisbane | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 39 runs | Adelaide | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 6 wickets | Brisbane | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Adelaide Strikers | By 82 runs | Adelaide | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Adelaide Strikers | By 2 runs | Brisbane | 23 Dec 2020 |
The Heat have shown their improved side in their last 10 matches against the Strikers. They have won six of the 10 matches, including two victories in the BBL knockouts.
Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat Head-to-Head Team & Individual Stats
| Team | Adelaide Strikers | Brisbane Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Totals | 251/5 | 214/7 |
| Lowest Team Totals | 97/10 | 90/10 |
| Most Runs | Matt Short (260 runs) | James Peirson (318 runs) |
| Most Wickets | Rashid Khan (19 wickets) | Mark Steketee (16 wickets) |
| Highest Individual Scores | Matt Short (109) | Josh Brown (140) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Rashid Khan (6/17) | James Pattinson (5/33) |
The matches between the Strikers and the Heat have seen moderate totals. There have been a few instances of 200-plus totals between them, though.
The Strikers even breached the 250-run mark once, putting up 251 for 5 in a 2025 match. This was only the second instance of a 250-plus total in the BBL.
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Matt Renshaw has scored the most runs in this rivalry, aggregating 372 runs for both sides combined. Josh Brown has smashed the highest individual score, playing a surreal knock of 140 for the Heat in the 2023/24 Challenger.
Rashid Khan remains the top wicket-taker, having bagged 19 wickets for the Strikers. Rashid has also claimed the best bowling figures of 6 for 17, which is the third best by a bowler in the BBL.
