Brisbane Heat hold a clear lead in the Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat head to head, having won 15 times to Thunder’s 8 (one no result) from 24 BBL games between 17 Jan 2012 and 10 Jan 2026.
Brisbane won the latest game on 10 Jan 2026 at the Gabba, by 7 wickets. Thunder had taken the meeting before, a 34-run win in Canberra’s Manuka Oval on 22 Dec 2025. Player tables here skip super overs.
Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat stats: streaks on both sides
Brisbane dominated the early years. Six of the first seven meetings went to Brisbane, beginning with a 91-run margin at the Gabba on 17 Jan 2012 that is still the biggest margin in the fixture. Thunder’s only success in that spell was a 56-run win in Sydney on 21 Dec 2014.
Thunder had their best run from Dec 2021 to Dec 2022, winning four games in a row, including a 10-wicket win at the Sydney Showground on 27 Dec 2022. Brisbane answered with four straight wins of their own, from an 8-run DLS win on 27 Jan 2023 to a 5-wicket chase on 6 Jan 2025.
There is almost nothing in batting order. Teams batting first have 12 wins and chasing teams 11, and first innings have averaged 173. Club-wide stats sit on the Brisbane Heat BBL records page and the Thunder’s BBL record page.
Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Head to Head in the BBL
| Matches | Sydney Thunder won | Brisbane Heat won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 17 Jan 2012 | 10 Jan 2026 |
Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Sydney Thunder won | Brisbane Heat won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Runs in Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Games
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Lynn Brisbane Heat | 16 | 16 | 589 | 85* | 45.31 | 171.72 | 0 | 6 |
| M Gilkes Sydney Thunder | 10 | 10 | 257 | 76 | 28.56 | 133.85 | 0 | 2 |
| SW Billings Sydney Thunder | 7 | 7 | 233 | 64 | 38.83 | 156.38 | 0 | 1 |
| MT Renshaw Brisbane Heat | 11 | 11 | 229 | 48* | 25.44 | 138.79 | 0 | 0 |
| C Munro Brisbane Heat | 6 | 6 | 228 | 98 | 38.00 | 131.79 | 0 | 1 |
| JJ Peirson Brisbane Heat | 15 | 15 | 227 | 43* | 25.22 | 121.39 | 0 | 0 |
| M Bryant Brisbane Heat | 13 | 13 | 220 | 72 | 20.00 | 142.86 | 0 | 1 |
| SR Watson Sydney Thunder | 5 | 5 | 215 | 100 | 53.75 | 146.26 | 1 | 1 |
| MEK Hussey Sydney Thunder | 3 | 3 | 212 | 96 | 70.67 | 151.43 | 0 | 3 |
| AD Hales Sydney Thunder | 11 | 11 | 212 | 59* | 23.56 | 140.40 | 0 | 1 |
Most Wickets in Thunder vs Heat Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR Sams Sydney Thunder | 14 | 14 | 25 | 5/30 | 17.48 | 9.36 | 1 |
| CJ Green Sydney Thunder | 19 | 19 | 17 | 2/14 | 28.35 | 7.19 | 0 |
| XC Bartlett Brisbane Heat | 10 | 10 | 12 | 3/29 | 25.67 | 9.29 | 0 |
| MT Steketee Brisbane Heat | 11 | 11 | 12 | 2/20 | 27.67 | 8.37 | 0 |
| T Sangha Sydney Thunder | 9 | 9 | 11 | 3/21 | 22.36 | 8.29 | 0 |
| GS Sandhu Sydney Thunder | 9 | 9 | 10 | 3/19 | 19.30 | 7.72 | 0 |
| MP Kuhnemann Brisbane Heat | 11 | 11 | 10 | 2/18 | 22.60 | 8.07 | 0 |
| MJ Swepson Brisbane Heat | 12 | 12 | 10 | 2/11 | 35.60 | 9.37 | 0 |
| N McAndrew Sydney Thunder | 11 | 11 | 9 | 4/32 | 34.11 | 8.77 | 0 |
| JD Wildermuth Brisbane Heat | 5 | 5 | 8 | 3/23 | 17.38 | 7.72 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR Watson Sydney Thunder | 100 | 62 | 8 | 6 | 17 Jan 2019 |
| C Munro Brisbane Heat | 98 | 53 | 9 | 3 | 29 Dec 2022 |
| JH Kallis Sydney Thunder | 97* | 55 | 7 | 6 | 21 Dec 2014 |
| MEK Hussey Sydney Thunder | 96 | 60 | 6 | 7 | 21 Dec 2014 |
| UT Khawaja Brisbane Heat | 94 | 55 | 10 | 3 | 27 Jan 2023 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT Christian Brisbane Heat | 5/26 | 4 | 28 Dec 2012 |
| DR Sams Sydney Thunder | 5/30 | 4 | 27 Dec 2023 |
| CJ Gannon Brisbane Heat | 4/10 | 2.2 | 8 Jan 2014 |
| S Mahmood Sydney Thunder | 4/22 | 3 | 19 Dec 2021 |
| JJ Bazley Brisbane Heat | 4/22 | 4 | 29 Dec 2022 |
Highest Totals in Thunder vs Heat BBL Games
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Thunder | 208/1 | 20 | Brisbane Heat | Stadium Australia, Sydney | 21 Dec 2014 |
| Brisbane Heat | 203/5 | 20 | Sydney Thunder | Sydney Showground Stadium | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Sydney Thunder | 196/7 | 20 | Brisbane Heat | The Gabba, Brisbane | 19 Dec 2021 |
| Brisbane Heat | 195/4 | 20 | Sydney Thunder | The Gabba, Brisbane | 17 Jan 2012 |
| Sydney Thunder | 193/4 | 20 | Brisbane Heat | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 22 Dec 2025 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Thunder | 117 | 17.2 | Brisbane Heat | Stadium Australia, Sydney | 8 Jan 2014 |
| Sydney Thunder | 126 | 20 | Brisbane Heat | Stadium Australia, Sydney | 28 Dec 2012 |
| Sydney Thunder | 131 | 19 | Brisbane Heat | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Brisbane Heat | 143 | 19.2 | Sydney Thunder | The Gabba, Brisbane | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Brisbane Heat | 143 | 17.3 | Sydney Thunder | The Gabba, Brisbane | 19 Dec 2021 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Heat won by 91 runs | T20 | The Gabba, Brisbane | 17 Jan 2012 |
| Sydney Thunder won by 56 runs | T20 | Stadium Australia, Sydney | 21 Dec 2014 |
| Sydney Thunder won by 53 runs | T20 | The Gabba, Brisbane | 19 Dec 2021 |
| Sydney Thunder won by 10 wickets | T20 | Sydney Showground Stadium | 27 Dec 2022 |
| Brisbane Heat won by 7 wickets | T20 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 31 Jan 2021 |
| Sydney Thunder won by 7 wickets | T20 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 6 Dec 2021 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| CA Lynn Brisbane Heat | 4 |
| DT Christian Brisbane Heat | 2 |
| DR Sams Sydney Thunder | 2 |
| M Gilkes Sydney Thunder | 2 |
| UT Khawaja Brisbane Heat | 2 |
| JH Kallis Sydney Thunder | 1 |
Grounds Where Thunder and Heat Have Met
| Ground | Matches | Sydney Thunder won | Brisbane Heat won |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gabba | 10 | 2 | 7 |
| Sydney Showground Stadium | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Manuka Oval | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Stadium Australia, Sydney | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Carrara Oval | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Latest Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2026 | The Gabba, Brisbane | Brisbane Heat won by 7 wickets |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | Sydney Thunder won by 34 runs |
| 6 Jan 2025 | The Gabba, Brisbane | Brisbane Heat won by 5 wickets |
| 27 Dec 2023 | The Gabba, Brisbane | Brisbane Heat won by 15 runs |
| 12 Dec 2023 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | Brisbane Heat won by 20 runs |
| 27 Jan 2023 | Sydney Showground Stadium | Brisbane Heat won by 8 runs (DLS) |
| 29 Dec 2022 | Carrara Oval | Sydney Thunder won by 11 runs |
| 27 Dec 2022 | Sydney Showground Stadium | Sydney Thunder won by 10 wickets |
| 19 Dec 2021 | The Gabba, Brisbane | Sydney Thunder won by 53 runs |
| 6 Dec 2021 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | Sydney Thunder won by 7 wickets |
Chris Lynn, Daniel Sams and the top performers
Chris Lynn of Brisbane Heat has made this fixture his own. His 589 runs in 16 innings are more than double the next best, and he scored them at a strike rate of 171.72 with six fifties. His 4 player of the match awards also top this fixture. Matthew Gilkes leads Thunder with 257.
The lone hundred came from Shane Watson, 100 from 62 balls for Thunder at the Gabba on 17 Jan 2019. Colin Munro fell just short for Brisbane with 98 on 29 Dec 2022, and Usman Khawaja made 94 for Brisbane a month later.
Daniel Sams of Thunder leads the bowling on 25 wickets, average 17.48, and took 5/30 on 27 Dec 2023. Chris Green (Thunder) has 17 at an economy of 7.19. Dan Christian’s 5/26 for Brisbane on 28 Dec 2012 remains the fixture’s best bowling.
The Gabba, Manuka Oval and the highest totals
Brisbane’s home record is the main reason for their lead. Seven of the 10 games at the Gabba have gone to Brisbane, against 2 for Thunder. At the Sydney Showground the count is 4 to 1 in Brisbane’s favour. Thunder do best at Manuka Oval, with 3 wins from 5.
The highest total is Thunder’s 208/1 at Stadium Australia on 21 Dec 2014, built on Jacques Kallis’ 97* and Mike Hussey’s 96. Thunder also hold the three lowest totals, the worst being 117 on 8 Jan 2014. Women’s league numbers for these clubs are on the WBBL records page.
Questions about Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat
Which side has won more Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat games?
Brisbane Heat, with 15 wins to Thunder’s 8 and one no result in 24 BBL games. Seven of Brisbane’s wins came in 10 games at the Gabba.
Who has the most runs in Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat matches?
Chris Lynn of Brisbane Heat: 589 runs, average 45.31. Matthew Gilkes of Thunder is next with 257.
What is the record individual score in Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat?
Shane Watson’s 100 for Thunder on 17 Jan 2019. As a team, Thunder’s 208/1 at Stadium Australia on 21 Dec 2014 is the best.
Who has taken the most wickets in Thunder vs Heat games?
Daniel Sams of Sydney Thunder: 25 in 14 games, best 5/30. Chris Green follows on 17.
Who won the last Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat match?
Brisbane Heat, with 7 wickets to spare, at the Gabba on 10 Jan 2026. Thunder had won the meeting before that by 34 runs in Canberra.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.