A 71 run win for Perth at the Sydney Showground Stadium on 30 Dec 2025 is the latest chapter in the Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder head to head, and it was the biggest win by runs the fixture has seen. Even so, Sydney Thunder still lead 11-9 across 20 BBL meetings since 4 Jan 2013.
Scroll down for each season’s outcome, the players who have mattered most here, the record innings and totals, and how each venue has treated the two sides.
Scorchers vs Thunder: a series of swings
Perth had the better of the early years, winning four of the first five meetings from 2012-13 to 2016-17. The Thunder then took over, winning in 2017-18 and both games of 2018-19.
The middle stretch was close, with 1-1 splits in 2019-20 and 2020-21. Then the Thunder won both games of 2021-22, by 34 runs at Manuka Oval and by 6 wickets on DLS at Carrara Oval, which is when their lead grew.
Since then it has gone back and forth. Perth won by 9 wickets on 13 Jan 2023 and by 7 wickets on 8 Jan 2024. The Thunder struck twice in 2024-25, and in the second of those games, a 61 run win, Perth were dismissed for 97, the smallest Scorchers total in this series. Perth then hit straight back with the 71 run win in the latest game.
Chasing teams have edged it, 11 wins to 9, from an average first innings of 165. More on each club sits on the Scorchers’ BBL page and the Thunder’s BBL page.
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Head to Head Record in the BBL
| Matches | Perth Scorchers won | Sydney Thunder won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 Jan 2013 | 30 Dec 2025 |
Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Perth Scorchers won | Sydney Thunder won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Runs in Scorchers vs Thunder Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Turner Perth Scorchers | 16 | 16 | 331 | 99* | 27.58 | 166.33 | 0 | 3 |
| CT Bancroft Perth Scorchers | 9 | 9 | 330 | 75* | 66.00 | 121.32 | 0 | 3 |
| CJ Ferguson Sydney Thunder | 7 | 7 | 254 | 113* | 63.50 | 138.80 | 1 | 1 |
| AD Hales Sydney Thunder | 8 | 8 | 248 | 85 | 31.00 | 124.62 | 0 | 2 |
| UT Khawaja Sydney Thunder | 6 | 6 | 221 | 85 | 36.83 | 132.34 | 0 | 2 |
| SE Marsh Perth Scorchers | 5 | 5 | 204 | 96* | 68.00 | 143.66 | 0 | 2 |
| M Gilkes Sydney Thunder | 9 | 9 | 201 | 51 | 22.33 | 130.52 | 0 | 1 |
| MR Marsh Perth Scorchers | 9 | 9 | 201 | 52* | 40.20 | 124.84 | 0 | 1 |
| SW Billings Sydney Thunder | 6 | 6 | 190 | 83 | 38.00 | 155.74 | 0 | 2 |
| O Davies Sydney Thunder | 6 | 6 | 172 | 58 | 28.67 | 136.51 | 0 | 2 |
Most Wickets in Scorchers vs Thunder Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Green Sydney Thunder | 15 | 15 | 16 | 3/13 | 21.56 | 7.31 | 0 |
| AJ Tye Perth Scorchers | 13 | 13 | 16 | 3/22 | 23.06 | 7.80 | 0 |
| JP Behrendorff Perth Scorchers | 12 | 12 | 16 | 3/26 | 23.12 | 8.22 | 0 |
| N McAndrew Sydney Thunder | 10 | 10 | 15 | 3/29 | 16.40 | 7.38 | 0 |
| JA Richardson Perth Scorchers | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4/24 | 21.67 | 6.80 | 0 |
| M Kelly Perth Scorchers | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3/30 | 26.00 | 7.16 | 0 |
| GS Sandhu Sydney Thunder | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4/22 | 29.33 | 7.14 | 0 |
| GB Hogg Perth Scorchers | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4/29 | 9.25 | 6.17 | 0 |
| LR Morris Perth Scorchers | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3/22 | 16.50 | 7.54 | 0 |
| AC Agar Perth Scorchers | 10 | 10 | 8 | 2/6 | 28.12 | 6.62 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Ferguson Sydney Thunder | 113* | 53 | 8 | 8 | 24 Jan 2019 |
| AJ Turner Perth Scorchers | 99* | 41 | 8 | 8 | 30 Dec 2025 |
| SE Marsh Perth Scorchers | 96* | 55 | 5 | 5 | 24 Jan 2019 |
| UT Khawaja Sydney Thunder | 85 | 51 | 8 | 4 | 11 Jan 2018 |
| AD Hales Sydney Thunder | 85 | 59 | 10 | 3 | 20 Jan 2020 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Doggett Sydney Thunder | 4/22 | 4 | 9 Jan 2021 |
| GS Sandhu Sydney Thunder | 4/22 | 4 | 6 Jan 2022 |
| JA Richardson Perth Scorchers | 4/24 | 4 | 9 Jan 2021 |
| GB Hogg Perth Scorchers | 4/29 | 4 | 4 Jan 2013 |
| DR Sams Sydney Thunder | 4/51 | 4 | 30 Dec 2025 |
Highest Totals in Scorchers vs Thunder Matches
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers | 202/8 | 20 | Sydney Thunder | Sydney Showground Stadium | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Sydney Thunder | 200/7 | 20 | Perth Scorchers | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 28 Dec 2021 |
| Perth Scorchers | 185/6 | 20 | Sydney Thunder | Perth Stadium, Perth | 9 Jan 2021 |
| Sydney Thunder | 182/4 | 19.2 | Perth Scorchers | Perth Stadium, Perth | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Perth Scorchers | 181/4 | 20 | Sydney Thunder | Perth Stadium, Perth | 24 Jan 2019 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers | 97 | 17.2 | Sydney Thunder | Sydney Showground Stadium | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Sydney Thunder | 111 | 19 | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Showground Stadium | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Sydney Thunder | 131 | 17.3 | Perth Scorchers | Sydney Showground Stadium | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Sydney Thunder | 168 | 20 | Perth Scorchers | Perth Stadium, Perth | 9 Jan 2021 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers won by 71 runs | T20 | Sydney Showground Stadium | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Sydney Thunder won by 61 runs | T20 | Sydney Showground Stadium | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Perth Scorchers won by 50 runs | T20 | WACA Ground, Perth | 1 Jan 2017 |
| Perth Scorchers won by 9 wickets | T20 | WACA Ground, Perth | 4 Jan 2013 |
| Perth Scorchers won by 9 wickets | T20 | Sydney Showground Stadium | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Perth Scorchers won by 8 wickets | T20 | Perth Stadium, Perth | 20 Jan 2020 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| CJ Ferguson Sydney Thunder | 3 |
| JP Behrendorff Perth Scorchers | 1 |
| SM Katich Perth Scorchers | 1 |
| JH Kallis Sydney Thunder | 1 |
| CT Bancroft Perth Scorchers | 1 |
| MR Marsh Perth Scorchers | 1 |
Grounds where they have met most
| Ground | Matches | Perth Scorchers won | Sydney Thunder won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Showground Stadium | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Perth Stadium | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| WACA Ground | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Manuka Oval | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Carrara Oval | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Latest Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Matches
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2025 | Sydney Showground Stadium | Perth Scorchers won by 71 runs |
| 13 Jan 2025 | Sydney Showground Stadium | Sydney Thunder won by 61 runs |
| 3 Jan 2025 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Sydney Thunder won by 4 wickets |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Sydney Showground Stadium | Perth Scorchers won by 7 wickets |
| 13 Jan 2023 | Sydney Showground Stadium | Perth Scorchers won by 9 wickets |
| 4 Jan 2023 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Sydney Thunder won by 6 wickets |
| 6 Jan 2022 | Carrara Oval | Sydney Thunder won by 6 wickets (DLS) |
| 28 Dec 2021 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | Sydney Thunder won by 34 runs |
| 9 Jan 2021 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Perth Scorchers won by 17 runs |
| 22 Dec 2020 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | Sydney Thunder won by 7 wickets |
Leading batters and bowlers
Ashton Turner (Perth Scorchers) leads the run tally with 331 from 16 innings, scoring at 166.33. Cameron Bancroft (Perth Scorchers) is one run behind on 330, but at a much higher average of 66.00. Turner’s unbeaten 99 from 41 deliveries in the latest meeting is the second best score in the fixture.
Callum Ferguson (Sydney Thunder) holds the record innings: 113 not out from 53 balls in Perth on 24 Jan 2019. That night Shaun Marsh made 96* for the Scorchers, but the Thunder chased down 181/4 with 182/4. Ferguson has also collected 3 match awards, more than anyone else in these games.
The wicket list is tight at the top. Chris Green (Sydney Thunder), Andrew Tye (Perth Scorchers) and Jason Behrendorff (Perth Scorchers) have 16 each, with Green’s average of 21.56 the best of the three. Nathan McAndrew (Sydney Thunder) has 15 at 16.40. Brad Hogg (Perth Scorchers) took 8 wickets in a mere 3 appearances, averaging 9.25.
Totals, best bowling and grounds
Only two totals have reached 200: Perth’s 202/8 in the latest game and a Thunder score of 200/7 in Canberra on 28 Dec 2021. The best bowling is shared by two Thunder bowlers on 4/22, Brendan Doggett on 9 Jan 2021 and Gurinder Sandhu on 6 Jan 2022.
The Sydney Showground Stadium has hosted 8 meetings, split 4-4. At Perth Stadium the Thunder lead 3-2, while Perth won 3 of 4 at the WACA Ground. Both games at Manuka Oval went to the Thunder.
For Perth’s record against another side, see Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat. The Thunder’s city rivalry is on the Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder page.
Questions about Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder
Have Perth Scorchers or Sydney Thunder won more games against each other?
The Thunder, 11 to 9, from 20 BBL meetings going back to Jan 2013. None ended without a result.
Which side won the latest Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder game?
Perth, by 71 runs in Sydney on 30 Dec 2025. They made 202/8, with Ashton Turner scoring 99*, and bowled the Thunder out for 131.
Who has the most runs in Scorchers vs Thunder games?
Ashton Turner of the Scorchers, with 331. Cameron Bancroft has 330 and Callum Ferguson 254 for the Thunder.
What is the best individual score in Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder history?
Ferguson’s unbeaten 113 for the Thunder in Perth in Jan 2019. For a team, Perth’s 202/8 in Dec 2025 is the record.
Do Scorchers vs Thunder games favour the chasing side?
Slightly. Chasers have won 11 times and teams defending a total 9 times, against an average first innings of 165.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.