The Sydney Showground Stadium is a multipurpose venue in Australia. Cricket isn’t played a lot here. At least international cricket isn’t regular at this ground.
But come every summer, the Sydney Showground turns green for Sydney Thunder’s Big Bash League (BBL) matches. The stadium has been the Thunder’s base since 2015. Although the hosts really don’t have an impressive record here, the venue has seen some memorable BBL clashes.
That said, here’s a look at the Sydney Showground Stadium’s BBL records and stats.
Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney: Venue Details
| Location | Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia |
| Opened | 1998 |
| Capacity | 22,000 |
| Bowling Ends | – |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Home to | Australia, Sydney Thunder |
| First BBL Match | Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes – 9 January 2015 |
Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney: BBL Stats
| Matches Played | 40 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 21 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 18 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 22 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 18 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches With No Result | 1 |
| Highest Individual Score | 114* by Colin Munro (Scorchers) vs Strikers |
| Best Bowling Figures | 6/11 by Ish Sodhi (Strikers) vs Thunder |
| Highest Team Total | 203/5 by Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder |
| Lowest Team Total | 15 by Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers |
| Average First Innings Score | 153 |
Bat First or Second: The Sydney Showground Stadium offers balanced surfaces. And the results summary shows that clearly, with teams batting first and second getting almost similar outcomes.
Toss: Winning the toss gives a slight advantage to the teams. Bowling first can be a great choice given there’s some early help on offer for seamers.
Average Score: The pitch is slightly on the slower side. Thus, the venue doesn’t see a lot of 180-plus totals. The average first innings score of 153 gives an idea about that. So, a total above 170 can be a good shout.
See Also: Melbourne Cricket Ground BBL Records & Stat
Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney: Memorable BBL Records
- The Thunder recorded the lowest BBL total at the Showground Stadium – 15 all out vs Adelaide Strikers in 2022.
- Brisbane Heat posted the first 200-plus total here – 203/5 vs Thunder in 2023.
- Ish Sodhi claimed the BBL’s second-best bowling figures at this ground – 6/11 vs Thunder in 2017.
- Colin Munro scored the first BBL century here for Perth Scorchers – 114* vs Adelaide Strikers in 2021.
Sydney Showground Stadium, Sydney: Upcoming BBL Matches
Sydney Thunder will play four of their five home games at the Showground Stadium. They will take on their city rivals, Sydney Sixers, followed by Perth Scorchers, Hobart Hurricanes, and Melbourne Renegades.
BBL 2025/26 matches at Sydney Showground Stadium:
| Date | Match | Time (Local/IST) |
|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2025 | Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, 7th Match | 7:15 PM/1:45 PM |
| December 30, 2025 | Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, 16th Match | 7:15 PM/1:45 PM |
| January 3, 2025 | Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, 21st Match | 7:15 PM/1:45 PM |
| January 12, 2025 | Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, 33rd Match | 7:15 PM/1:45 PM |
