Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder has been a competitive contest in the Big Bash League (BBL). The Heat have been dominating in this rivalry since the 2011/12 BBL season.
The Thunder, on the other hand, weren’t a competition to the Heat earlier. But they have improved a lot, giving a tough fight in recent seasons.
While the overall head-to-head record still is in the Heat’s favour, the Thunder have shown promise to level things in the future.
That said, here’s a look at the head-to-head record between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder in the BBL.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder BBL Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Brisbane Heat Won | Sydney Thunder Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
The Heat have countered the Thunder with full force in the BBL. They have won 14 of the 22 matches against the Sydney-based side. The Thunder have managed to beat the Heat in seven encounters.
Even in the BBL knockout matches, the Heat have dominated the Thunder, winning two out of two encounters.
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Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Home-Away Head-to-Head Record
| Venue | Matches | Brisbane Heat Won | Sydney Thunder Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Brisbane Heat Home | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| At Sydney Thunder Home | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
The Heat maintain their dominance against the Thunder in home and away conditions. They have won seven matches each on their own and on the Thunder’s home ground. The Thunder’s struggles have been apparent at both venues.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head BBL Matches (Last 10 Matches)
| Winner | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Heat | By 5 wickets | Brisbane | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 15 runs | Brisbane | 27 Dec 2023 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 20 runs | Canberra | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 8 runs | Sydney | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 11 runs | Carrara | 29 Dec 2022 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 10 wickets | Sydney | 27 Dec 2022 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 53 runs | Brisbane | 19 Dec 2021 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 7 wickets | Canberra | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 7 wickets | Canberra | 31 Jan 2021 |
| Brisbane Heat | By 5 wickets | Brisbane | 4 Jan 2021 |
The Thunder have had much better results in their recent 10 contests against the Heat. Although the Heat have an edge, the Thunder have shown their improved side.
In the last 10 matches, the Thunder won four consecutive matches across the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons. The Heat, however, won six matches on either side of the Thunder’s streak.
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Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head Team & Individual Stats
| Team | Brisbane Heat | Sydney Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Totals | 203/5 | 208/1 |
| Lowest Team Totals | 121/6 | 104/6 |
| Most Runs | Chris Lynn (589 runs) | Shane Watson (215 runs) |
| Most Wickets | Mark Steketee (12 wickets) | Daniel Sams (22 wickets) |
| Highest Individual Scores | Colin Munro (98) | Shane Watson (100) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Dan Christian (5/26) | Daniel Sams (5/30) |
The Heat and Thunder have posted 200-plus totals against each other once. The Thunder’s 208 for 1 in a 2014 game is the highest total in this rivalry.
Chris Lynn has been the leading run-getter, with 589 runs for the Heat. The Thunder’s batters are way behind him.
But when it comes to bowling, Daniel Sams comes out on top with 22 wickets for the Thunder. He has also picked up a five-wicket haul, although Dan Christian’s 5 for 26 for the Heat is the best bowling figure.
The highest individual score, however, belongs to a Thunder batter, Shane Watson, who hammered a brilliant hundred in a 2019 game.
