The Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes head to head has a strange twist: each side seems to play better away from home. Perth Scorchers have 14 wins to Hobart’s 8 from 22 BBL games dating back to 18 Dec 2011, and seven of those wins came at Hobart’s own Bellerive Oval.
The latest game fits the pattern. On 1 Jan 2026 in Hobart, Perth piled up 229/3, a record for this fixture, and cruised home by 40 runs. Mitchell Marsh of Perth leads the run scorers, and Riley Meredith of Hobart Hurricanes shares the top of the wickets list.
Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes stats by ground and season
The ground split is the headline. At Bellerive Oval the Scorchers have won 7 of 8, while at Perth Stadium the Hurricanes lead 4 to 3. Perth’s record at the old WACA Ground is stronger, 3 wins from 4, and that includes the 2013-14 final on 7 Feb 2014.
Between 2020-21 and 2023-24 Perth won 6 of 7 meetings, several by wide margins. Hobart swept both games in 2018-19 and won 2 of the last 3, though the most recent result went Perth’s way.
Setting a total has paid off in 13 of the 22 games, with first innings averaging 167. The two biggest wins both came for the side setting a target: Perth by 77 runs in Hobart on 13 Jan 2020, and Hobart by 71 runs at Perth Stadium in Feb 2018, built on their 210/4.
Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes Head to Head Record
| Matches | Perth Scorchers won | Hobart Hurricanes won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 18 Dec 2011 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Perth vs Hobart Results by BBL Season
| Season | Matches | Perth Scorchers won | Hobart Hurricanes won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Runs in Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR Marsh Perth Scorchers | 11 | 11 | 442 | 102 | 44.20 | 143.04 | 2 | 0 |
| DJM Short Hobart Hurricanes | 11 | 11 | 391 | 103* | 39.10 | 120.31 | 1 | 1 |
| AM Hardie Perth Scorchers | 7 | 7 | 310 | 94* | 77.50 | 164.02 | 0 | 3 |
| JP Inglis Perth Scorchers | 9 | 9 | 307 | 73 | 38.38 | 150.49 | 0 | 4 |
| AJ Turner Perth Scorchers | 15 | 15 | 256 | 50* | 25.60 | 134.74 | 0 | 1 |
| MS Wade Hobart Hurricanes | 11 | 11 | 240 | 71 | 21.82 | 144.58 | 0 | 2 |
| GJ Bailey Hobart Hurricanes | 8 | 8 | 234 | 69 | 29.25 | 131.46 | 0 | 2 |
| BR McDermott Hobart Hurricanes | 17 | 17 | 219 | 67* | 15.64 | 114.66 | 0 | 1 |
| TH David Hobart Hurricanes | 8 | 8 | 201 | 46* | 40.20 | 146.72 | 0 | 0 |
| SE Marsh Perth Scorchers | 4 | 4 | 190 | 63* | 63.33 | 149.61 | 0 | 2 |
Most Wickets in Perth vs Hobart Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RP Meredith Hobart Hurricanes | 12 | 12 | 17 | 3/15 | 18.94 | 7.79 | 0 |
| AC Agar Perth Scorchers | 14 | 14 | 17 | 3/38 | 20.06 | 6.82 | 0 |
| JP Behrendorff Perth Scorchers | 13 | 13 | 16 | 4/25 | 19.06 | 6.63 | 0 |
| AJ Tye Perth Scorchers | 12 | 12 | 16 | 3/19 | 23.94 | 8.91 | 0 |
| NT Ellis Hobart Hurricanes | 12 | 12 | 14 | 4/34 | 29.21 | 8.96 | 0 |
| JA Richardson Perth Scorchers | 9 | 9 | 13 | 4/19 | 21.15 | 7.64 | 0 |
| TS Rogers Hobart Hurricanes | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3/31 | 15.78 | 7.10 | 0 |
| AM Hardie Perth Scorchers | 6 | 6 | 8 | 2/10 | 18.75 | 8.82 | 0 |
| JP Faulkner Hobart Hurricanes | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3/36 | 11.40 | 7.12 | 0 |
| PG Dooley Hobart Hurricanes | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4/16 | 16.00 | 6.67 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJM Short Hobart Hurricanes | 103* | 70 | 3 | 7 | 5 Jan 2020 |
| MR Marsh Perth Scorchers | 102 | 58 | 11 | 5 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| MJ Owen Hobart Hurricanes | 101* | 64 | 9 | 5 | 21 Dec 2024 |
| MR Marsh Perth Scorchers | 100* | 60 | 6 | 5 | 14 Dec 2021 |
| AM Hardie Perth Scorchers | 94* | 43 | 9 | 5 | 1 Jan 2026 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG Dooley Hobart Hurricanes | 4/16 | 4 | 19 Dec 2022 |
| DT Christian Hobart Hurricanes | 4/17 | 3.5 | 1 Feb 2018 |
| JA Richardson Perth Scorchers | 4/19 | 4 | 13 Jan 2020 |
| JP Behrendorff Perth Scorchers | 4/25 | 4 | 20 Dec 2023 |
| JA Richardson Perth Scorchers | 4/33 | 4 | 22 Jan 2021 |
Highest Team Totals in Perth vs Hobart
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers | 229/3 | 20 | Hobart Hurricanes | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 210/4 | 20 | Perth Scorchers | Perth Stadium, Perth | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Perth Scorchers | 191/4 | 20 | Hobart Hurricanes | WACA Ground, Perth | 7 Feb 2014 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 189/9 | 20 | Perth Scorchers | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Perth Scorchers | 182/5 | 20 | Hobart Hurricanes | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 14 Dec 2021 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes | 98 | 17.1 | Perth Scorchers | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Perth Scorchers | 109 | 19.5 | Hobart Hurricanes | WACA Ground, Perth | 18 Dec 2011 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 129 | 19 | Perth Scorchers | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Perth Scorchers | 139 | 17.5 | Hobart Hurricanes | Perth Stadium, Perth | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 140 | 19.3 | Perth Scorchers | WACA Ground, Perth | 18 Dec 2011 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers won by 77 runs | T20 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 71 runs | T20 | Perth Stadium, Perth | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Perth Scorchers won by 53 runs | T20 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Perth Scorchers won by 9 wickets | T20 | Perth Stadium, Perth | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Perth Scorchers won by 9 wickets | T20 | Perth Stadium, Perth | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 8 wickets | T20 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 21 Dec 2024 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| JP Behrendorff Perth Scorchers | 2 |
| MR Marsh Perth Scorchers | 2 |
| BW Hilfenhaus Hobart Hurricanes | 1 |
| NM Coulter-Nile Perth Scorchers | 1 |
| GB Hogg Perth Scorchers | 1 |
| MA Carberry Perth Scorchers | 1 |
Perth vs Hobart Grounds and Results
| Ground | Matches | Perth Scorchers won | Hobart Hurricanes won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellerive Oval | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Perth Stadium | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| WACA Ground | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Aurora Stadium, Launceston | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Latest Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Perth Scorchers won by 40 runs |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Hobart Hurricanes won by 4 wickets |
| 21 Dec 2024 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Hobart Hurricanes won by 8 wickets |
| 20 Dec 2023 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Perth Scorchers won by 9 wickets |
| 18 Jan 2023 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets |
| 19 Dec 2022 | University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston | Hobart Hurricanes won by 8 runs |
| 20 Dec 2021 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Perth Scorchers won by 42 runs |
| 14 Dec 2021 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Perth Scorchers won by 53 runs |
| 22 Jan 2021 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | Perth Scorchers won by 22 runs |
| 12 Jan 2021 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Perth Scorchers won by 9 wickets |
Marsh, Short and the top run scorers
Marsh’s 442 runs have come in 11 innings at 44.20, and no one else has two hundreds in this fixture. His 100* came on 14 Dec 2021, and his 102 off 58 balls led the 229/3 on 1 Jan 2026. In that same game Aaron Hardie made 94* off 43. Hardie’s average against Hobart is 77.50 from 7 innings.
D’Arcy Short holds the top score for Hobart and for the fixture, an unbeaten 103 from 70 deliveries in Perth on 5 Jan 2020, and has 391 runs overall. MJ Owen added 101* on 21 Dec 2024 in an 8-wicket Hobart win.
Ben McDermott has played more of these games than any other batter, 17, but averages only 15.64 against the Scorchers. Ashton Turner has the most appearances for Perth with 15.
Bowling: Meredith, Agar and Behrendorff
Three bowlers sit within one wicket of each other. Meredith and Ashton Agar have 17 each, and Jason Behrendorff 16. Behrendorff has been the cheapest at 6.63 an over and his 2 match awards equal Marsh for the most.
The best figures belong to PG Dooley, 4/16 for Hobart at Launceston on 19 Dec 2022 in an 8-run win. Jhye Richardson took 4/19 on 13 Jan 2020, when Hobart folded for 98, the smallest total between the sides.
For full club figures, open the Perth Scorchers BBL records page or its Hobart equivalent, while every franchise is compared on the main BBL records list.
Questions about Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes
Which side leads the Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes series?
Perth Scorchers, 14 wins to 8 across 22 games, and every game has had a winner.
Which batter tops the runs list in Perth vs Hobart games?
Mitchell Marsh of Perth, with 442 from 11 innings and two hundreds. D’Arcy Short has 391 for Hobart.
Which totals and innings top the Perth vs Hobart record lists?
Perth’s 229/3 in Hobart on 1 Jan 2026 is the top total. D’Arcy Short’s 103* in Jan 2020 is the best innings.
Do teams batting first or chasing do better in Perth vs Hobart games?
Batting first, narrowly: 13 wins against 9 for the chasers, with first innings averaging 167.
How did the most recent Perth vs Hobart game end?
With a 40-run Perth win in Hobart on 1 Jan 2026; Hobart had taken the previous game, in Perth on 26 Dec 2025, by 4 wickets.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.