Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is an iconic sports venue in Australia. There’s a lot of history associated with the stadium.
While the venue may be old, it comes alive when Sydney Sixers play here. The SCG hosts the Sixers’ home fixtures in the Big Bash League (BBL). They have been playing here since 2011. And their record is impressive at their home ground.
On that note, here’s a glance at Sydney Cricket Ground’s record and stats in the BBL.
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney: Venue Details
| Location | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Opened | 1848 |
| Capacity | 48,000 |
| Bowling Ends | Paddington End, Randwick End |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Home to | Australia, New South Wales, Sydney Sixers |
| First International Match | Australia vs England, Test – 17-21 February, 1882 |
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Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney: BBL Stats
| Matches Played | 69 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 32 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 34 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 38 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 28 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches With No Result | 3 |
| Highest Individual Score | 125* by Steven Smith (Sixers) vs Thunder |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/23 by Nathan Lyon (Sixers) vs Hurricanes |
| Highest Team Total | 220/3 by Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers |
| Lowest Team Total | 61 by Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers |
| Average First Innings Score | 155 |
The SCG has seen competitive matches in the BBL. Teams have enjoyed equal success while batting first and chasing targets.
Since the pitch tilts in favour of batters, high scores are pretty much possible. Batters find value for their shots, as there’s true bounce and pace on offer.
The average first innings score is around 155. But teams have regularly gone past 170 in recent seasons. Chasing sides may fancy their chances to gun down totals below 180.
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney: Memorable BBL Records
- The Sixers registered a record run chase of 195 against Melbourne Stars in the Boxing Day match in 2024.
- Nathan Lyon took the first five-wicket haul at this venue for the Sixers – 5/23 vs Hobart Hurricanes in 2015.
- Steven Smith smashed the highest individual score for the Sixers here – 125* vs Sydney Thunder in 2023.
- Smith’s second hundred (121*) helped the Sixers post the highest team total here – 220/3 vs Perth Scorchers in 2025.
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney: Upcoming BBL Matches
The SCG will host four matches in the BBL 2025/26 season. The venue will host two marquee contests, including a Boxing Day game against Melbourne Stars and the Sydney Derby. The Sixers will also take on Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes at their home ground.
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BBL 2025/26 matches at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney:
| Date | Match | Time (Local/IST) |
|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2025 | Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers, 4th Match | 7:15 PM/1:45 PM |
| December 26, 2025 | Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, 11th Match | 6:05 PM/12:35 PM |
| January 11, 2026 | Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes, 31st Match | 2:05 PM/8:35 AM |
| January 16, 2026 | Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, 37th Match | 7:15 PM/1:45 PM |
