Perth have won 17 and Adelaide 11 in the Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers head to head, from 28 BBL games, starting on 8 Jan 2012 with the latest on 11 Jan 2026.
The current run belongs to Perth. They have won the last four meetings, two in 2024-25 and two in 2025-26, the newest of them a 32-run result at the Adelaide Oval, built on 232/4. Super overs sit outside every player figure here.
Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers stats over 15 seasons
The two sides have met in every BBL season since the first. For most of that time the gap was small. Adelaide won twice in 2015-16 and twice more in 2019-20, and took two of three in 2023-24, including a 9-wicket win in Adelaide and a 50-run win in Perth inside a fortnight.
Perth have stretched the lead since then. They have also won every meeting in four seasons where the sides played more than once: 2017-18, 2022-23 and each of the last two.
The toss of a coin would predict the result as well as the batting order. Each approach has won 14 times, with the first innings averaging 167. Records by season for each club are on the Perth Scorchers BBL records page and the Strikers’ BBL record page.
Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Head to Head in the BBL
| Matches | Perth Scorchers won | Adelaide Strikers won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 8 Jan 2012 | 11 Jan 2026 |
Perth vs Adelaide Results by BBL Season
| Season | Matches | Perth Scorchers won | Adelaide Strikers won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Runs in Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Games
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MW Short Adelaide Strikers | 14 | 14 | 456 | 76* | 35.08 | 136.12 | 0 | 4 |
| AT Carey Adelaide Strikers | 11 | 11 | 378 | 82 | 34.36 | 147.08 | 0 | 3 |
| JP Inglis Perth Scorchers | 12 | 12 | 352 | 55 | 35.20 | 147.28 | 0 | 2 |
| AJ Turner Perth Scorchers | 20 | 20 | 341 | 48* | 26.23 | 132.68 | 0 | 0 |
| J Weatherald Adelaide Strikers | 13 | 13 | 338 | 83 | 26.00 | 131.01 | 0 | 3 |
| MR Marsh Perth Scorchers | 11 | 11 | 281 | 88 | 31.22 | 127.15 | 0 | 2 |
| AC Voges Perth Scorchers | 8 | 8 | 263 | 58 | 52.60 | 135.57 | 0 | 3 |
| AM Hardie Perth Scorchers | 11 | 11 | 213 | 43 | 21.30 | 125.29 | 0 | 0 |
| CT Bancroft Perth Scorchers | 9 | 9 | 194 | 49 | 21.56 | 127.63 | 0 | 0 |
| TM Head Adelaide Strikers | 10 | 10 | 187 | 51* | 20.78 | 129.86 | 0 | 1 |
Most Wickets in Perth vs Adelaide Games
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA Richardson Perth Scorchers | 12 | 12 | 21 | 3/7 | 16.14 | 7.48 | 0 |
| JP Behrendorff Perth Scorchers | 17 | 17 | 21 | 4/22 | 20.19 | 7.27 | 0 |
| AJ Tye Perth Scorchers | 17 | 17 | 20 | 3/21 | 23.05 | 8.02 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan Adelaide Strikers | 10 | 10 | 14 | 3/20 | 16.64 | 5.97 | 0 |
| AC Agar Perth Scorchers | 17 | 17 | 14 | 3/19 | 27.93 | 7.67 | 0 |
| LR Morris Perth Scorchers | 7 | 7 | 13 | 5/24 | 15.69 | 7.85 | 1 |
| L Pope Adelaide Strikers | 6 | 6 | 12 | 4/23 | 13.42 | 7.67 | 0 |
| AM Hardie Perth Scorchers | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3/31 | 14.90 | 7.39 | 0 |
| NM Coulter-Nile Perth Scorchers | 6 | 6 | 10 | 3/13 | 15.50 | 7.38 | 0 |
| HTRY Thornton Adelaide Strikers | 6 | 6 | 10 | 2/26 | 15.90 | 8.37 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Munro Perth Scorchers | 114* | 73 | 8 | 6 | 11 Dec 2021 |
| CJ Simmons Perth Scorchers | 102 | 41 | 8 | 8 | 16 Jan 2014 |
| MR Marsh Perth Scorchers | 88 | 51 | 6 | 7 | 11 Jan 2026 |
| LJ Evans Perth Scorchers | 85* | 28 | 7 | 7 | 3 Jan 2024 |
| J Weatherald Adelaide Strikers | 83 | 47 | 10 | 3 | 23 Dec 2019 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LR Morris Perth Scorchers | 5/24 | 4 | 3 Jan 2024 |
| JP Behrendorff Perth Scorchers | 4/22 | 4 | 22 Dec 2014 |
| L Pope Adelaide Strikers | 4/23 | 4 | 4 Jan 2026 |
| L Pope Adelaide Strikers | 4/24 | 4 | 20 Jan 2024 |
| JA Richardson Perth Scorchers | 3/7 | 3 | 26 Dec 2018 |
Highest Totals in Perth vs Adelaide BBL Matches
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers | 232/4 | 20 | Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Perth Scorchers | 211/4 | 20 | Adelaide Strikers | Perth Stadium, Perth | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Perth Scorchers | 203/7 | 20 | Adelaide Strikers | WACA Ground, Perth | 16 Jan 2014 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 200/8 | 20 | Perth Scorchers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 198/6 | 20 | Perth Scorchers | WACA Ground, Perth | 16 Jan 2014 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Strikers | 88 | 17.2 | Perth Scorchers | Perth Stadium, Perth | 26 Dec 2018 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 91 | 18.3 | Perth Scorchers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 10 Jan 2013 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 92 | 17 | Perth Scorchers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Perth Scorchers | 94 | 15.2 | Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 28 Dec 2020 |
| Perth Scorchers | 105 | 16.2 | Adelaide Strikers | Perth Stadium, Perth | 20 Jan 2024 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers won by 98 runs | T20 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 10 Jan 2013 |
| Adelaide Strikers won by 71 runs | T20 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 28 Dec 2020 |
| Adelaide Strikers won by 50 runs | T20 | Perth Stadium, Perth | 20 Jan 2024 |
| Adelaide Strikers won by 9 wickets | T20 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets | T20 | Perth Stadium, Perth | 26 Dec 2018 |
| Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets | T20 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 31 Dec 2020 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| GB Hogg Perth Scorchers | 2 |
| JP Behrendorff Perth Scorchers | 2 |
| AJ Turner Perth Scorchers | 2 |
| JA Richardson Perth Scorchers | 2 |
| PJ Hughes Adelaide Strikers | 1 |
| SE Marsh Perth Scorchers | 1 |
Grounds where they have met most
| Ground | Matches | Perth Scorchers won | Adelaide Strikers won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Oval | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| WACA Ground | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Perth Stadium | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Traeger Park, Alice Springs | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sydney Showground Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Latest Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2026 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Perth Scorchers won by 32 runs |
| 4 Jan 2026 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Perth Scorchers won by 33 runs |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Perth Scorchers won by 5 wickets |
| 31 Dec 2024 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets |
| 20 Jan 2024 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Adelaide Strikers won by 50 runs |
| 5 Jan 2024 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Adelaide Strikers won by 9 wickets |
| 3 Jan 2024 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Perth Scorchers won by 42 runs |
| 20 Jan 2023 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets |
| 26 Dec 2022 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Perth Scorchers won by 3 wickets |
| 14 Jan 2022 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Adelaide Strikers won by 6 wickets |
Short, Carey and a deep Perth bowling list
The top two run scorers both play for Adelaide. Matthew Short leads on 456 from 14 innings, four of them fifties, and Alex Carey 378 at a strike rate of 147.08. Josh Inglis leads for Perth with 352. Adam Voges averaged 52.60 for Perth in his 8 games.
Both hundreds in this fixture were made by Perth batters: Colin Munro’s 114* in 2021 at the Sydney Showground, and Lendl Simmons’ 102 from 41 balls at the WACA in Jan 2014. Laurie Evans struck an unbeaten 85 in just 28 balls on 3 Jan 2024.
Perth’s bowlers explain much of the lead. Jhye Richardson and Jason Behrendorff have 21 wickets each, and Andrew Tye 20. Lance Morris took 5/24 on 3 Jan 2024, the best figures. For Adelaide, Rashid Khan has 14 wickets at an economy rate of 5.97, and Lloyd Pope 12 at 13.42.
Grounds, low totals and the biggest margins
The Adelaide Oval has hosted 12 meetings, split 6 each, so Adelaide have not turned home advantage into a lead. Perth do better at home: 5 wins to 2 at Perth Stadium and 4 to 3 at the WACA Ground.
Adelaide have been bowled out cheaply more often. Their 88 at Perth Stadium on 26 Dec 2018 is the lowest total, and their 91 in Adelaide on 10 Jan 2013 set up Perth’s 98-run win, the largest margin. Perth’s worst is 94 in Adelaide on 28 Dec 2020, a 71-run defeat.
Questions about Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers
Who has won more games between Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers?
Perth Scorchers, with 17 wins to Adelaide’s 11 in 28 BBL meetings. Perth have won the last four.
Who has the most runs in Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers matches?
Matthew Short of Adelaide Strikers has 456 runs, averaging 35.08. Alex Carey has 378 and Josh Inglis 352.
Which bowlers lead the wickets in Perth vs Adelaide games?
Jhye Richardson and Jason Behrendorff of Perth have 21 each. Richardson has the better average, 16.14.
What is the highest total in Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers?
Perth’s 232/4, made in Adelaide on 11 Jan 2026. Adelaide replied with 200/8, their best total against Perth.
Who won the last Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers game?
Perth, by 32 runs in Adelaide on 11 Jan 2026, helped by Mitchell Marsh’s 88. A week earlier they won by 33 runs in Perth.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.