Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder share an exciting rivalry in the Big Bash League (BBL). Both teams have engaged in close battles in the league since 2011.
The Stars and Thunder have had their dominating phase against each other. But the Thunder have kept an upper hand in this matchup.
On that note, here’s a look at the head-to-head record between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder in the BBL.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder BBL Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | Melbourne Stars Won | Sydney Thunder Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
The Thunder maintain a decisive lead over the Stars in the BBL. They have won 12 of the 22 fixtures between them. The Stars, on the other hand, have come out victorious in 10 matches.
The Thunder also maintain a lead in the BBL knockouts. They have beaten the Stars in two of the three matches, including in the 2015/16 final.
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Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Home-Away Head-to-Head Record
| Venue | Matches | Melbourne Stars Won | Sydney Thunder Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Melbourne Stars Home | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| At Sydney Thunder Home | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
The Thunder keep an edge over the Stars in home and away conditions. They have beaten the Stars in their backyard in seven of the 13 encounters. The Thunder have won five of the nine at their home venue.
Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head BBL Matches (Last 10 Matches)
| Winner | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Thunder | By 21 runs | Sydney | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 18 runs | Canberra | 28 Dec 2024 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 5 wickets | Albury | 23 Dec 2023 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 3 wickets | Melbourne | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 1 wicket | Canberra | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 6 wickets | Sydney | 12 Dec 2021 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 4 runs | Melbourne | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Sydney Thunder | By 75 runs | Canberra | 29 Dec 2020 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 22 runs | Canberra | 12 Dec 2020 |
| Melbourne Stars | By 28 runs | Melbourne | 6 Feb 2020 |
The Thunder and Stars have had close battles in their recent 10 encounters. Although the Thunder won six of the 10 matches, most of the matches were thrillers.
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Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head Team & Individual Stats
| Team | Melbourne Stars | Sydney Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Totals | 194/2 | 219/7 |
| Lowest Team Totals | 114/10 | 106/8 |
| Most Runs | Marcus Stoinis (457 runs) | Usman Khawaja (350 runs) |
| Most Wickets | Adam Zampa (22 wickets) | Chris Green (19 wickets) |
| Highest Individual Scores | Nick Larkin (83*) | Usman Khawaja (109*) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Beau Webster (4/29) | Nathan McAndrew (5/16) |
The matches between the Stars and the Thunder have seen moderate scores. There’s only one 200-plus total recorded between them, when the Thunder ran up 219 for 7 in a 2020 game.
Marcus Stoinis is the top run-scorer, with 457 runs for the Stars. Usman Khawaja has smashed the highest individual score, having scored an unbeaten 109 for the Thunder in 2015.
Adam Zampa, meanwhile, has taken the most wickets, with 22 scalps for the Stars. The Thunder’s Nathan McAndrew has registered the best bowling figures of 5 for 16 in 2025.
