Seventeen wins to six: the Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades head to head is one of the most lopsided rivalries in the Big Bash League. The two sides have met 24 times since 22 Dec 2011, and one game ended with no result.
Perth won the latest meeting by 50 runs at Docklands Stadium on 15 Jan 2026, posting 219/7, the highest total between these teams.
Perth's long winning run and the Renegades' replies
The rivalry started with total Perth control. Perth Scorchers won the first 8 meetings, one in each season from 2011-12 to 2016-17 and then both games in 2017-18.
Melbourne Renegades broke the run in 2018-19 by winning both games, including the heaviest Perth defeat in the fixture: 79 all out at Perth Stadium on 28 Jan 2019, a 78-run loss. Perth then swept the 2019-20 meetings, and later the 2021-22 and 2022-23 ones too.
The last two seasons have been the Renegades’ best. They won both meetings in 2024-25, by 2 wickets and 4 wickets, and won once more, chasing with 4 wickets in hand at Perth Stadium on 7 Jan 2026. Perth answered on 15 Jan 2026 with the 50-run win in Melbourne. Full franchise numbers sit on the Perth Scorchers BBL records and Melbourne Renegades BBL records pages.
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades Head to Head Record
| Matches | Perth Scorchers won | Melbourne Renegades won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 22 Dec 2011 | 15 Jan 2026 |
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Perth Scorchers won | Melbourne Renegades won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Runs in Scorchers vs Renegades Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Finch Melbourne Renegades | 17 | 17 | 481 | 76* | 30.06 | 139.42 | 0 | 4 |
| MR Marsh Perth Scorchers | 14 | 14 | 352 | 86 | 32.00 | 128.94 | 0 | 2 |
| M Klinger Perth Scorchers | 6 | 6 | 332 | 105* | 83.00 | 136.63 | 1 | 2 |
| JP Inglis Perth Scorchers | 12 | 12 | 302 | 72* | 30.20 | 137.90 | 0 | 3 |
| SE Marsh Perth Scorchers | 6 | 6 | 298 | 99* | 74.50 | 142.58 | 0 | 3 |
| CT Bancroft Perth Scorchers | 8 | 8 | 267 | 95* | 44.50 | 142.02 | 0 | 2 |
| SE Marsh Melbourne Renegades | 6 | 6 | 246 | 62 | 41.00 | 141.38 | 0 | 4 |
| AJ Turner Perth Scorchers | 16 | 16 | 245 | 70 | 17.50 | 138.42 | 0 | 1 |
| AM Hardie Perth Scorchers | 8 | 8 | 241 | 57 | 40.17 | 117.56 | 0 | 1 |
| SB Harper Melbourne Renegades | 9 | 9 | 205 | 73 | 25.62 | 134.87 | 0 | 1 |
Most Wickets in Scorchers vs Renegades Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KW Richardson Melbourne Renegades | 13 | 13 | 21 | 4/22 | 16.57 | 6.98 | 0 |
| JP Behrendorff Perth Scorchers | 15 | 15 | 20 | 3/44 | 18.05 | 6.45 | 0 |
| AJ Tye Perth Scorchers | 15 | 15 | 18 | 3/32 | 24.94 | 8.42 | 0 |
| JA Richardson Perth Scorchers | 11 | 11 | 12 | 3/22 | 30.58 | 8.64 | 0 |
| TS Rogers Melbourne Renegades | 6 | 6 | 11 | 3/18 | 15.55 | 7.77 | 0 |
| W Sutherland Melbourne Renegades | 11 | 11 | 11 | 3/36 | 27.91 | 9.07 | 0 |
| AC Agar Perth Scorchers | 12 | 12 | 10 | 2/22 | 28.70 | 7.76 | 0 |
| DT Christian Melbourne Renegades | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4/20 | 8.71 | 7.62 | 0 |
| MR Marsh Perth Scorchers | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2/10 | 22.29 | 7.43 | 0 |
| AJ Turner Perth Scorchers | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2/25 | 10.83 | 5.91 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Klinger Perth Scorchers | 105* | 60 | 7 | 4 | 26 Dec 2014 |
| FH Allen Perth Scorchers | 101 | 53 | 5 | 8 | 15 Jan 2026 |
| SE Marsh Perth Scorchers | 99* | 52 | 9 | 5 | 22 Dec 2011 |
| CT Bancroft Perth Scorchers | 95* | 50 | 5 | 6 | 22 Jan 2023 |
| M Klinger Perth Scorchers | 90* | 58 | 7 | 3 | 30 Dec 2015 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Thomas Perth Scorchers | 4/8 | 3.1 | 29 Dec 2012 |
| DT Christian Melbourne Renegades | 4/20 | 3 | 28 Jan 2019 |
| KW Richardson Melbourne Renegades | 4/22 | 4 | 21 Dec 2019 |
| GS Sandhu Melbourne Renegades | 4/28 | 4 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| SM Elliott Melbourne Renegades | 4/28 | 3 | 15 Jan 2026 |
Highest Totals in Renegades vs Scorchers Games
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers | 219/7 | 20 | Melbourne Renegades | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Perth Scorchers | 212/5 | 20 | Melbourne Renegades | Perth Stadium, Perth | 22 Jan 2023 |
| Perth Scorchers | 206/5 | 20 | Melbourne Renegades | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 202/5 | 20 | Perth Scorchers | Perth Stadium, Perth | 22 Jan 2023 |
| Perth Scorchers | 196/7 | 20 | Melbourne Renegades | Perth Stadium, Perth | 21 Dec 2019 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers | 79 | 16 | Melbourne Renegades | Perth Stadium, Perth | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 89 | 12.5 | Perth Scorchers | Perth Stadium, Perth | 3 Jan 2021 |
| Perth Scorchers | 103 | 19 | Melbourne Renegades | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Perth Scorchers | 127 | 19.2 | Melbourne Renegades | Perth Stadium, Perth | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Perth Scorchers | 130 | 19.1 | Melbourne Renegades | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 12 Dec 2020 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers won by 96 runs | T20 | Perth Stadium, Perth | 3 Jan 2021 |
| Melbourne Renegades won by 78 runs | T20 | Perth Stadium, Perth | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Perth Scorchers won by 51 runs | T20 | WACA Ground, Perth | 29 Dec 2012 |
| Perth Scorchers won by 10 wickets | T20 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | 30 Dec 2015 |
| Perth Scorchers won by 8 wickets | T20 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | 22 Dec 2011 |
| Perth Scorchers won by 8 wickets | T20 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | 26 Dec 2021 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| M Klinger Perth Scorchers | 3 |
| MR Marsh Perth Scorchers | 3 |
| SE Marsh Perth Scorchers | 2 |
| JP Inglis Perth Scorchers | 2 |
| TS Rogers Melbourne Renegades | 2 |
| Yasir Arafat Perth Scorchers | 1 |
Grounds where they have met most
| Ground | Matches | Perth Scorchers won | Melbourne Renegades won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| Perth Stadium | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| WACA Ground | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Simonds Stadium, Geelong | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bellerive Oval | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| GMHBA Stadium, Geelong | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Latest Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | Perth Scorchers won by 50 runs |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Melbourne Renegades won by 4 wickets |
| 7 Jan 2025 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Melbourne Renegades won by 4 wickets |
| 23 Dec 2024 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | Melbourne Renegades won by 2 wickets |
| 26 Dec 2023 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Perth Scorchers won by 13 runs |
| 10 Dec 2023 | GMHBA Stadium, Geelong | No result |
| 22 Jan 2023 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Perth Scorchers won by 10 runs |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | Perth Scorchers won by 5 wickets |
| 26 Dec 2021 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | Perth Scorchers won by 8 wickets |
| 22 Dec 2021 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | Perth Scorchers won by 21 runs |
Finch, Klinger and the Richardsons
Aaron Finch (Melbourne Renegades) has scored 481 against Perth, more than anyone, with four fifties in 17 innings. Michael Klinger (Perth Scorchers) made fewer runs, 332, but in only 6 innings at 83.00, and his 105* at the WACA on 26 Dec 2014 is the highest score. Klinger and Mitchell Marsh (Scorchers) have 3 match awards each, the most here.
In the most recent meeting FH Allen (Perth Scorchers) hit 101 from 53 balls. Shaun Marsh appears twice in the run list, with 298 for Perth and 246 for the Renegades, because he played this fixture for both sides.
Kane Richardson (Melbourne Renegades) has taken 21 wickets at 16.57, the most by anyone. Jason Behrendorff (Perth Scorchers) has 20 at an economy rate of 6.45, the best of any bowler with ten or more wickets here, and Jhye Richardson (Perth) has 12. The single best spell is 4/8, bowled by AC Thomas (Perth) on 29 Dec 2012.
Chasing, venues and biggest wins
Sides batting second lead 13 wins to 10, and first innings totals average 172.
Perth’s record away from home is the surprise. They have won 8 of 10 at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne, the most used ground, and all 4 at the WACA Ground. At Perth Stadium the gap is much smaller, 4 wins to 3, and both of the Renegades’ recent wins in Perth came there.
The biggest win belongs to Perth: 96 runs at Perth Stadium on 3 Jan 2021, when the Renegades folded for 89, their poorest total against Perth. Perth also won by 10 wickets in Melbourne on 30 Dec 2015. For another Scorchers rivalry, see Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers.
Questions about Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades
Which side has the upper hand in Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades games?
Perth Scorchers, clearly. They have beaten the Renegades 17 times and lost 6, with the only no result at Geelong on 10 Dec 2023.
Which team took the latest Scorchers vs Renegades game?
Perth, by 50 runs, after piling up 219/7 in Melbourne on 15 Jan 2026. The Renegades had beaten them in Perth earlier that month.
Which batter leads the Scorchers vs Renegades run list?
Aaron Finch of Melbourne Renegades, on 481 at 30.06. Mitchell Marsh has 352 for Perth, and Michael Klinger has 332 at 83.00.
What are the top team and individual scores between Perth and the Renegades?
No total has topped Perth’s 219/7 from 15 Jan 2026. The best innings belongs to Michael Klinger, 105* at the WACA in Dec 2014.
Who leads the bowling list in this rivalry?
Kane Richardson of Melbourne Renegades, with 21 wickets and 4/22 as his best. Jason Behrendorff of Perth Scorchers is next on 20.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.