Brisbane Heat have a strong record against Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL). They have been dominant against the Stars since the first season.
Although the Heat hold a clear edge, the Stars have managed a few wins along the way. This has made the matchup slightly exciting, with twists and turns almost guaranteed.
That said, let’s look at the head-to-head record between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars in the BBL.
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars BBL Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Brisbane Heat Won | Melbourne Stars Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The Heat keep an upper hand over the Stars in the BBL. They have fetched 13 wins out of the 21 fixtures played between them. The Stars have mostly struggled, though they have eight wins to show.
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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Home-Away Head-to-Head Record
| Venue | Matches | Brisbane Heat Won | Melbourne Stars Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Brisbane Heat Home | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| At Melbourne Stars Home | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
The Heat continue to dominate over the Stars at home and away grounds. At home in Brisbane and Carrara, the Heat have won seven times to the Stars’ five. And at the Stars’ home in Melbourne, the Heat flex their muscles with six wins in nine encounters.
Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head BBL Matches (Last 10 Matches)
| Winner | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Stars | By 5 wickets | Brisbane | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 8 wickets | Melbourne | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 103 runs | Brisbane | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 4 runs | Brisbane | 22 Jan 2023 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 3 wickets | Melbourne | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 8 wickets | Melbourne | 16 Jan 2022 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 20 runs | Brisbane | 27 Dec 2021 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 18 runs | Carrara | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 6 wickets | Canberra | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 71 runs | Melbourne | 25 Jan 2020 |
The Stars have put up some fight against the Heat in their last 10 BBL fixtures. But the Heat haven’t let loose completely. They have won six of the 10 matches to extend their dominance over the Stars.
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Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars Head-to-Head Team & Individual Stats
| Team | Brisbane Heat | Melbourne Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Totals | 214/3 | 207/9 |
| Lowest Team Totals | 125/10 | 111/10 |
| Most Runs | Chris Lynn (409 runs) | Marcus Stoinis (468 runs) |
| Most Wickets | Mitchell Swepson (20 wickets) | Adam Zampa (16 wickets) |
| Highest Individual Scores | Colin Munro (99*) | Marcus Stroinis (99) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Samuel Badree (5/22) | Nathan Coulter-Nile (4/10) |
The Heat and Stars have competed in a few high-scoring BBL games. Both teams have breached the 200-run mark, with Heat posting the highest total of 214 for 3 in a 2023 fixture.
Marcus Stoinis is the top run-scorer in this rivalry, with 468 runs for the Stars. Stoinis shares the record for the highest individual score with Colin Munro. Both blasted a 99-run knock for the Stars and the Heat, respectively, while falling short of a century.
Mitchell Swepson has taken the most wickets, with 20 scalps to his name for the Heat. The best bowling figures belong to the former Heat bowler, Samuel Badree, who returned with 5 for 16 in a 2016 match.
