Twice as many wins for Sydney: the Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars head to head stands at 16 to 8, with one tie, from 25 BBL games going back to 27 Dec 2011.
Sydney took the most recent meeting too, a 6-wicket win in Melbourne on 8 Jan 2026 built on BJ Dwarshuis’ 4/13. The Stars had won the previous game at the SCG on 26 Dec 2025. Super overs are not counted in the player figures.
How the Sixers Pulled Ahead
The early meetings came one a season and were evenly shared: up to 2016-17 each side won 2, with a tie in 2014-15. The Sixers swept 2017-18 and the Stars answered by sweeping 2018-19. The gap opened from 2019-20. The Sixers won 3 of the 4 meetings that season and then six in a row across 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23.
Since 2023-24 the fixture has settled into a pattern of one win each per season. In each of the last three, the side that won on Boxing Day did not win the January return game.
Both cities’ main grounds have hosted 12 meetings. The Sixers lead 7 to 5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground and, more tellingly, 8 to 3 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Stars’ home. Chasing has been the better path, 15 wins to 9. Sides batting first have averaged 167.
Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Head to Head Record
| Matches | Sydney Sixers won | Melbourne Stars won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 27 Dec 2011 | 8 Jan 2026 |
Sixers vs Stars Results by BBL Season
| Season | Matches | Sydney Sixers won | Melbourne Stars won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Runs in Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Games
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GJ Maxwell Melbourne Stars | 20 | 20 | 728 | 103 | 42.82 | 160.71 | 1 | 6 |
| JM Vince Sydney Sixers | 15 | 15 | 616 | 101* | 51.33 | 140.32 | 1 | 4 |
| MC Henriques Sydney Sixers | 24 | 24 | 543 | 76* | 28.58 | 144.03 | 0 | 3 |
| JR Philippe Sydney Sixers | 18 | 18 | 457 | 99* | 26.88 | 138.91 | 0 | 3 |
| MP Stoinis Melbourne Stars | 15 | 15 | 432 | 147* | 33.23 | 143.52 | 1 | 2 |
| DP Hughes Sydney Sixers | 16 | 16 | 395 | 96 | 26.33 | 129.08 | 0 | 2 |
| JC Silk Sydney Sixers | 20 | 20 | 394 | 41* | 43.78 | 116.91 | 0 | 0 |
| HWR Cartwright Melbourne Stars | 13 | 13 | 315 | 59 | 39.38 | 135.78 | 0 | 1 |
| NJ Maddinson Sydney Sixers | 7 | 7 | 209 | 62 | 29.86 | 160.77 | 0 | 2 |
| PSP Handscomb Melbourne Stars | 7 | 7 | 189 | 70 | 27.00 | 127.70 | 0 | 2 |
Most Wickets in Sixers vs Stars Games
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJ Dwarshuis Sydney Sixers | 19 | 19 | 25 | 4/13 | 22.92 | 8.17 | 0 |
| SA Abbott Sydney Sixers | 18 | 18 | 23 | 3/14 | 21.96 | 8.35 | 0 |
| SNJ O’Keefe Sydney Sixers | 16 | 16 | 18 | 4/14 | 19.50 | 6.16 | 0 |
| A Zampa Melbourne Stars | 11 | 11 | 13 | 3/21 | 23.08 | 7.14 | 0 |
| GJ Maxwell Melbourne Stars | 17 | 17 | 11 | 3/26 | 30.00 | 8.50 | 0 |
| NM Lyon Sydney Sixers | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3/18 | 17.10 | 6.84 | 0 |
| S Lamichhane Melbourne Stars | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3/11 | 12.75 | 6.95 | 0 |
| MP Stoinis Melbourne Stars | 6 | 6 | 8 | 2/20 | 16.88 | 7.11 | 0 |
| SM Boland Melbourne Stars | 5 | 5 | 8 | 3/37 | 17.12 | 7.61 | 0 |
| H Kerr Sydney Sixers | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2/6 | 22.29 | 8.21 | 0 |
Highest Individual Scores in Sixers vs Stars
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP Stoinis Melbourne Stars | 147* | 79 | 13 | 8 | 12 Jan 2020 |
| SB Harper Melbourne Stars | 110* | 60 | 12 | 6 | 26 Dec 2025 |
| GJ Maxwell Melbourne Stars | 103 | 57 | 12 | 3 | 15 Dec 2021 |
| JM Vince Sydney Sixers | 101* | 58 | 12 | 4 | 26 Dec 2024 |
| JR Philippe Sydney Sixers | 99* | 61 | 11 | 2 | 15 Dec 2021 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJ Dwarshuis Sydney Sixers | 4/13 | 3.5 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| SNJ O’Keefe Sydney Sixers | 4/14 | 4 | 5 Dec 2021 |
| S Lamichhane Melbourne Stars | 3/11 | 3.4 | 10 Feb 2019 |
| SA Abbott Sydney Sixers | 3/14 | 3 | 5 Dec 2021 |
| MT Steketee Melbourne Stars | 3/14 | 3 | 9 Jan 2025 |
Highest Totals in Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Stars | 219/1 | 20 | Sydney Sixers | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 12 Jan 2020 |
| Sydney Sixers | 213/4 | 20 | Melbourne Stars | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 5 Dec 2021 |
| Melbourne Stars | 200/5 | 20 | Sydney Sixers | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 29 Dec 2013 |
| Sydney Sixers | 198/2 | 18.1 | Melbourne Stars | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 26 Dec 2024 |
| Sydney Sixers | 194/9 | 19.5 | Melbourne Stars | Carrara Oval | 26 Dec 2020 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Stars | 61 | 11.1 | Sydney Sixers | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 5 Dec 2021 |
| Sydney Sixers | 74 | 13.4 | Melbourne Stars | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 10 Feb 2019 |
| Melbourne Stars | 99 | 18 | Sydney Sixers | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Melbourne Stars | 128 | 19.5 | Sydney Sixers | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Sydney Sixers | 144 | 20 | Melbourne Stars | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 26 Dec 2025 |
Biggest Wins in Sixers vs Stars Matches
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Sixers won by 152 runs | T20 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 5 Dec 2021 |
| Melbourne Stars won by 94 runs | T20 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 10 Feb 2019 |
| Melbourne Stars won by 77 runs | T20 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 29 Dec 2013 |
| Sydney Sixers won by 8 wickets | T20 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Sydney Sixers won by 8 wickets | T20 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 26 Dec 2024 |
| Sydney Sixers won by 7 wickets | T20 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 15 Dec 2021 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| GJ Maxwell Melbourne Stars | 4 |
| JR Philippe Sydney Sixers | 3 |
| JM Vince Sydney Sixers | 3 |
| MC Henriques Sydney Sixers | 2 |
| DJ Bravo Sydney Sixers | 1 |
| JP Faulkner Melbourne Stars | 1 |
Grounds where they have met most
| Ground | Matches | Sydney Sixers won | Melbourne Stars won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Cricket Ground | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | 12 | 8 | 3 |
| Carrara Oval | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Latest Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2026 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Melbourne Stars won by 7 wickets |
| 9 Jan 2025 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | Melbourne Stars won by 16 runs |
| 26 Dec 2024 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Sydney Sixers won by 8 wickets |
| 6 Jan 2024 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | Sydney Sixers won by 7 wickets |
| 26 Dec 2023 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Melbourne Stars won by 4 wickets |
| 6 Jan 2023 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | Sydney Sixers won by 6 wickets |
| 26 Dec 2022 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Sydney Sixers won by 7 wickets |
| 15 Dec 2021 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | Sydney Sixers won by 7 wickets |
| 5 Dec 2021 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Sydney Sixers won by 152 runs |
Maxwell, Vince and Dwarshuis: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Players
GJ Maxwell (Glenn Maxwell) of the Stars leads with 728 runs, averaging 42.82 and scoring at 160.71 per hundred balls. He made 103 on 15 Dec 2021 and collected 4 match awards, a fixture high. JM Vince is the Sixers’ leading scorer with 616 at 51.33, including 101* on 26 Dec 2024. MC Henriques has played the most innings of anyone, 24, for 543 runs.
The highest score belongs to MP Stoinis: 147* off 79 balls at the MCG on 12 Jan 2020, as the Stars made 219/1, the biggest total in this rivalry. SB Harper’s 110* on 26 Dec 2025 is the second-best innings.
Sixers bowlers dominate the wicket list. BJ Dwarshuis has 25, SA Abbott 23 and SNJ O’Keefe 18 at an economy of 6.16. A Zampa leads for the Stars with 13. Club numbers are on the Sydney Sixers BBL records and Stars records pages.
Record Wins and the Lowest Totals
The most one-sided result came at the SCG on 5 Dec 2021. The Sixers made 213/4, then bowled the Stars out for 61 in 11.1 overs, with O’Keefe taking 4/14 and Abbott 3/14. No other result in the fixture comes close to that 152-run margin.
The Stars’ best day was 10 Feb 2019 at home, when they dismissed the Sixers for 74 and won by 94 runs. They also beat them by 77 runs in Sydney in Dec 2013 after posting 200/5.
Three of the five lowest totals belong to the Stars, two of them at the MCG. For the Stars’ other rivalries, see the Stars vs Heat head to head.
Questions about Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars
Which side leads the Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars head to head?
Sydney Sixers, 16 wins to 8 for Melbourne Stars over 25 BBL games since Dec 2011. The other game, in 2014-15, was tied. In Melbourne the Sixers are 8 and 3.
Who won the last Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars match?
The Sixers, by 6 wickets in Melbourne on 8 Jan 2026, after dismissing the Stars for 128. The Stars had taken the Boxing Day game in Sydney, 26 Dec 2025, with 7 wickets in hand.
Who has scored the most runs in Sixers vs Stars games?
Maxwell: 728 in 20 innings for the Stars, including a hundred. Vince heads the Sydney Sixers list on 616, averaging 51.33.
What is the highest score in Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars?
Stoinis’ unbeaten 147 from 79 balls in Jan 2020 is the best innings, and it carried the Stars to 219/1, the biggest total between these sides. The Sixers’ best is 213/4 in Dec 2021.
What is the lowest total in a Sixers vs Stars game?
61, by the Stars in 11.1 overs at the SCG in Dec 2021, a game they lost by 152 runs. The Sixers’ lowest is 74, in Melbourne in Feb 2019.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.