Where the game is played has mattered more than anything in the Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers head to head. The Stars hold a 12-9 edge from 21 Big Bash League games, the first on 19 Jan 2012, and every one of their 7 games against Adelaide at the MCG has ended in a Stars win.
A 6-wicket victory on 13 Jan 2026, their second straight, is the newest result. Here are the season results, the top players and the totals from this BBL matchup.
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars stats: a home-and-away story
Split the record by ground and two clear patterns appear. At the Melbourne Cricket Ground the Stars are 7 from 7. At the Adelaide Oval the Strikers have the upper hand, 8 wins to 4. The two other meetings, at Moe and Carrara, were shared.
The Stars won each of the first three seasons, and the Strikers replied by taking 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2017-18 plus both games in 2019-20. Since 2022-23 the Stars have pulled clear again, winning 5 of the last 6, including two wins in Adelaide in that stretch. Adelaide managed just one reply in that time, winning by 15 runs at home in Dec 2024.
Chasing sides shade it 11 to 10, with first innings averaging 162. Each club’s full story is on its own page: Stars records and Strikers records.
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Head to Head Record
| Matches | Melbourne Stars won | Adelaide Strikers won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 19 Jan 2012 | 13 Jan 2026 |
Stars vs Strikers Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Melbourne Stars won | Adelaide Strikers won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Runs in Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP Stoinis Melbourne Stars | 14 | 14 | 453 | 74 | 41.18 | 134.02 | 0 | 4 |
| JW Wells Adelaide Strikers | 8 | 8 | 363 | 73 | 72.60 | 138.55 | 0 | 4 |
| GJ Maxwell Melbourne Stars | 13 | 13 | 284 | 60 | 23.67 | 157.78 | 0 | 1 |
| MW Short Adelaide Strikers | 12 | 12 | 228 | 56 | 20.73 | 139.02 | 0 | 2 |
| JM Clarke Melbourne Stars | 5 | 5 | 192 | 83 | 38.40 | 129.73 | 0 | 1 |
| AT Carey Adelaide Strikers | 7 | 7 | 192 | 59* | 32.00 | 110.34 | 0 | 1 |
| TP Ludeman Adelaide Strikers | 5 | 5 | 172 | 92* | 43.00 | 149.57 | 0 | 1 |
| J Weatherald Adelaide Strikers | 11 | 11 | 148 | 21 | 13.45 | 97.37 | 0 | 0 |
| PSP Handscomb Melbourne Stars | 7 | 7 | 147 | 65* | 29.40 | 133.64 | 0 | 1 |
| HWR Cartwright Melbourne Stars | 10 | 10 | 146 | 49 | 24.33 | 130.36 | 0 | 0 |
Most Wickets in Stars vs Strikers Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Zampa Melbourne Stars | 11 | 11 | 13 | 5/17 | 21.38 | 6.95 | 1 |
| B Laughlin Adelaide Strikers | 6 | 6 | 11 | 3/19 | 16.55 | 7.80 | 0 |
| PM Siddle Adelaide Strikers | 7 | 7 | 11 | 4/33 | 17.45 | 8.00 | 0 |
| WA Agar Adelaide Strikers | 9 | 9 | 11 | 3/27 | 26.55 | 9.12 | 0 |
| JP Faulkner Melbourne Stars | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3/9 | 13.75 | 5.50 | 0 |
| GJ Maxwell Melbourne Stars | 12 | 12 | 8 | 2/12 | 23.62 | 6.10 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan Adelaide Strikers | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2/29 | 24.62 | 6.16 | 0 |
| LE Plunkett Melbourne Stars | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4/36 | 8.14 | 7.12 | 0 |
| CD Hinchliffe Melbourne Stars | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3/19 | 10.71 | 5.77 | 0 |
| TK Curran Melbourne Stars | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4/10 | 13.00 | 7.58 | 0 |
Highest Individual Score in Stars vs Strikers
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP Ludeman Adelaide Strikers | 92* | 44 | 9 | 5 | 18 Dec 2014 |
| ADS Fletcher Melbourne Stars | 89* | 49 | 8 | 4 | 15 Jan 2021 |
| BJ Hodge Melbourne Stars | 88 | 58 | 10 | 3 | 27 Dec 2012 |
| CA Lynn Adelaide Strikers | 83* | 42 | 10 | 4 | 31 Dec 2023 |
| JM Clarke Melbourne Stars | 83 | 58 | 3 | 4 | 10 Jan 2022 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Zampa Melbourne Stars | 5/17 | 3.2 | 15 Jan 2021 |
| TK Curran Melbourne Stars | 4/10 | 4 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| HTRY Thornton Adelaide Strikers | 4/26 | 4 | 15 Jan 2022 |
| SM Boland Melbourne Stars | 4/30 | 4 | 10 Jan 2017 |
| PM Siddle Adelaide Strikers | 4/33 | 4 | 22 Jan 2020 |
Highest Totals in Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Stars | 211/3 | 19 | Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 31 Dec 2023 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 205/4 | 20 | Melbourne Stars | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 31 Dec 2023 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 187/5 | 20 | Melbourne Stars | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 18 Dec 2015 |
| Melbourne Stars | 186/7 | 20 | Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Melbourne Stars | 179/2 | 20 | Adelaide Strikers | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 15 Jan 2021 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Strikers | 68 | 14.2 | Melbourne Stars | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 83 | 19.3 | Melbourne Stars | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 108 | 19.2 | Melbourne Stars | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 123 | 19.4 | Melbourne Stars | Ted Summerton Reserve, Moe | 23 Jan 2019 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 125 | 19.3 | Melbourne Stars | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 19 Jan 2012 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Stars won by 111 runs | T20 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Melbourne Stars won by 44 runs | T20 | Ted Summerton Reserve, Moe | 23 Jan 2019 |
| Adelaide Strikers won by 41 runs | T20 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Melbourne Stars won by 9 wickets | T20 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Melbourne Stars won by 8 wickets | T20 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 9 Jan 2014 |
| Adelaide Strikers won by 8 wickets | T20 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 18 Dec 2014 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| JW Wells Adelaide Strikers | 2 |
| MP Stoinis Melbourne Stars | 2 |
| TK Curran Melbourne Stars | 2 |
| CJ McKay Melbourne Stars | 1 |
| BJ Hodge Melbourne Stars | 1 |
| JP Faulkner Melbourne Stars | 1 |
Grounds where they have met most
| Ground | Matches | Melbourne Stars won | Adelaide Strikers won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Oval | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Ted Summerton Reserve, Moe | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Carrara Oval | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Latest Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2026 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | Melbourne Stars won by 6 wickets |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Melbourne Stars won by 6 wickets |
| 20 Dec 2024 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Adelaide Strikers won by 15 runs |
| 31 Dec 2023 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Melbourne Stars won by 7 wickets |
| 12 Jan 2023 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | Melbourne Stars won by 9 wickets |
| 31 Dec 2022 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Melbourne Stars won by 8 runs |
| 15 Jan 2022 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Adelaide Strikers won by 23 runs |
| 10 Jan 2022 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | Melbourne Stars won by 5 wickets |
| 15 Jan 2021 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | Melbourne Stars won by 111 runs |
| 11 Jan 2021 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Adelaide Strikers won by 5 wickets |
Leading run scorers and wicket takers
MP Stoinis leads the Stars with 453 runs and 4 fifties from 14 innings, and he is one of three players on two match awards. JW Wells has been Adelaide’s rock: 363 runs from just eight visits to the crease, averaging 72.60, again with 4 fifties and 2 awards. GJ Maxwell (Stars) is third on 284, scoring at 157.78.
A Zampa of Melbourne Stars owns both the wicket record, 13, and the top analysis, 5/17 in Jan 2021. Three Strikers bowlers sit on 11 wickets: B Laughlin, PM Siddle and WA Agar. TK Curran took 4/10 for the Stars in the most recent meeting, his second player of the match award against Adelaide.
Biggest totals and heaviest defeats
The best game for batters was on 31 Dec 2023 in Adelaide. The Strikers made 205/4, CA Lynn scoring 83*, and the Stars still chased it down, reaching 211/3 with an over to spare. No two totals in this matchup are higher. TP Ludeman’s 92* off 44 balls in Dec 2014 remains the top individual score.
The heaviest loss came on 15 Jan 2021, when the Stars won by 111 runs at the MCG. ADS Fletcher made 89* in their 179/2, and Zampa’s five-for dismissed Adelaide for 68, the lowest total in the matchup. All five of the lowest totals belong to the Strikers, and four of them came in Melbourne.
Questions about Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers
Which side leads Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers?
The Stars, 12 wins to 9, with every one of the 21 games finishing in a result.
How did the latest Stars vs Strikers game finish?
TK Curran’s 4/10 skittled Adelaide for 83 in Melbourne on 13 Jan 2026, setting up a 6-wicket Stars win.
Who leads the Stars vs Strikers run chart?
MP Stoinis (Stars) with 453. Adelaide’s best is JW Wells on 363.
Which is the biggest total in Stars vs Strikers games?
On New Year’s Eve 2023 in Adelaide, the Stars hunted down 205/4, getting to 211/3 with six balls unused. TP Ludeman’s 92* is the highest individual score.
Have Adelaide Strikers ever beaten Melbourne Stars at the MCG?
Not in the 7 meetings at the MCG in this data. The Stars have won all of them, including by 111 runs on 15 Jan 2021. See also Stars vs Hurricanes.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.