Six straight wins for Hobart define the Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes head to head right now. The Hurricanes lead 14-8 across 22 Big Bash meetings, 1 Jan 2012 being the first and 3 Jan 2026 the most recent, and the Thunder have not beaten them since 31 Dec 2022.
The latest game showed how hard that run has been to stop. David Warner (DA Warner) made 130* off 65 balls for Sydney Thunder at the Sydney Showground Stadium, the highest score in the fixture, yet Hobart passed his side’s 205/4 in 17.5 overs and won by 6 wickets.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder: how the lead was built
For most of the record the teams were close. From 2017-18 to 2022-23 they met twice almost every season and nearly always split the games, with the Thunder winning two of three in 2019-20. The Thunder’s last win was emphatic: 228/6 at Albury on 31 Dec 2022, the highest total between the sides, and a 62-run margin.
Since then it has been one-way. Hobart won on 15 Jan 2023, on 1 Jan 2024, twice in 2024-25 and twice in 2025-26. One of those wins was the 2024-25 final at Bellerive Oval on 27 Jan 2025, when Mitch Owen (MJ Owen) hit 108 off 42 balls with 11 sixes.
All six wins in that run came while chasing. Across the whole fixture, chasing sides have won 13 games and teams batting first 9, with an average first innings of 173.
Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes Head to Head in the BBL
| Matches | Sydney Thunder won | Hobart Hurricanes won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 Jan 2012 | 3 Jan 2026 |
Hurricanes vs Thunder Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Sydney Thunder won | Hobart Hurricanes won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Runs in Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Wade Hobart Hurricanes | 15 | 15 | 523 | 85 | 43.58 | 155.19 | 0 | 4 |
| BR McDermott Hobart Hurricanes | 17 | 17 | 501 | 96 | 38.54 | 141.53 | 0 | 2 |
| AD Hales Sydney Thunder | 9 | 9 | 426 | 80* | 53.25 | 152.69 | 0 | 5 |
| GJ Bailey Hobart Hurricanes | 8 | 8 | 289 | 69* | 57.80 | 159.67 | 0 | 3 |
| DJM Short Hobart Hurricanes | 12 | 12 | 274 | 97 | 22.83 | 137.00 | 0 | 2 |
| DA Warner Sydney Thunder | 4 | 4 | 266 | 130* | 133.00 | 161.21 | 1 | 1 |
| UT Khawaja Sydney Thunder | 8 | 8 | 247 | 54 | 30.88 | 128.65 | 0 | 1 |
| JC Buttler Sydney Thunder | 3 | 3 | 237 | 89 | 79.00 | 171.74 | 0 | 3 |
| TH David Hobart Hurricanes | 8 | 8 | 213 | 76* | 42.60 | 169.05 | 0 | 2 |
| MJ Owen Hobart Hurricanes | 6 | 6 | 208 | 108 | 52.00 | 236.36 | 1 | 0 |
Most Wickets in Thunder vs Hurricanes Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR Sams Sydney Thunder | 13 | 13 | 19 | 4/18 | 20.63 | 9.05 | 0 |
| NT Ellis Hobart Hurricanes | 12 | 12 | 17 | 4/27 | 22.71 | 8.36 | 0 |
| RP Meredith Hobart Hurricanes | 12 | 12 | 14 | 3/27 | 29.57 | 8.81 | 0 |
| DJM Short Hobart Hurricanes | 11 | 11 | 12 | 5/21 | 17.92 | 7.41 | 1 |
| T Sangha Sydney Thunder | 7 | 7 | 10 | 2/29 | 21.70 | 7.75 | 0 |
| GS Sandhu Sydney Thunder | 9 | 9 | 10 | 3/34 | 28.10 | 9.86 | 0 |
| CJ Boyce Hobart Hurricanes | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3/25 | 13.67 | 6.65 | 0 |
| SM Boland Hobart Hurricanes | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4/41 | 24.00 | 9.60 | 0 |
| N McAndrew Sydney Thunder | 11 | 11 | 8 | 2/25 | 39.00 | 9.90 | 0 |
| CA Rose Hobart Hurricanes | 9 | 9 | 7 | 2/20 | 33.86 | 8.78 | 0 |
Highest Individual Scores: Thunder vs Hurricanes
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA Warner Sydney Thunder | 130* | 65 | 11 | 9 | 3 Jan 2026 |
| MJ Owen Hobart Hurricanes | 108 | 42 | 6 | 11 | 27 Jan 2025 |
| DJM Short Hobart Hurricanes | 97 | 63 | 9 | 4 | 1 Jan 2018 |
| BR Dunk Hobart Hurricanes | 96 | 54 | 8 | 5 | 11 Jan 2014 |
| BR McDermott Hobart Hurricanes | 96 | 56 | 8 | 5 | 18 Jan 2021 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJM Short Hobart Hurricanes | 5/21 | 4 | 24 Jan 2020 |
| DR Sams Sydney Thunder | 4/18 | 4 | 15 Jan 2023 |
| JD Cook Sydney Thunder | 4/21 | 4 | 30 Jan 2020 |
| NT Ellis Hobart Hurricanes | 4/27 | 4 | 15 Jan 2023 |
| CJ McKay Sydney Thunder | 4/28 | 3 | 1 Jan 2016 |
Highest team totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Thunder | 228/6 | 20 | Hobart Hurricanes | Lavington Sports Oval, Albury | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 207/4 | 17.5 | Sydney Thunder | Sydney Showground Stadium | 3 Jan 2026 |
| Sydney Thunder | 205/4 | 20 | Hobart Hurricanes | Sydney Showground Stadium | 3 Jan 2026 |
| Sydney Thunder | 197/5 | 20 | Hobart Hurricanes | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 196/3 | 19.1 | Sydney Thunder | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 28 Dec 2018 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Thunder | 94 | 16.4 | Hobart Hurricanes | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 11 Jan 2014 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 109 | 19.3 | Sydney Thunder | Aurora Stadium, Launceston | 30 Dec 2017 |
| Sydney Thunder | 128 | 17.3 | Hobart Hurricanes | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Sydney Thunder | 135 | 20 | Hobart Hurricanes | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 15 Jan 2023 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 140 | 18.3 | Sydney Thunder | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 30 Jan 2020 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 73 runs | T20 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 11 Jan 2014 |
| Sydney Thunder won by 62 runs | T20 | Lavington Sports Oval, Albury | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Sydney Thunder won by 57 runs | T20 | Aurora Stadium, Launceston | 30 Dec 2017 |
| Sydney Thunder won by 9 wickets | T20 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 7 wickets | T20 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 28 Dec 2018 |
| Hobart Hurricanes won by 7 wickets | T20 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 1 Jan 2024 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| DJM Short Hobart Hurricanes | 2 |
| AD Hales Sydney Thunder | 2 |
| CJ Jordan Hobart Hurricanes | 2 |
| Naved-ul-Hasan Hobart Hurricanes | 1 |
| BR Dunk Hobart Hurricanes | 1 |
| SW Tait Hobart Hurricanes | 1 |
Grounds Where the Thunder and Hurricanes Have Met
| Ground | Matches | Sydney Thunder won | Hobart Hurricanes won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellerive Oval | 12 | 2 | 10 |
| Sydney Showground Stadium | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Manuka Oval | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Aurora Stadium, Launceston | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Perth Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Latest Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 2026 | Sydney Showground Stadium | Hobart Hurricanes won by 6 wickets |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Hobart Hurricanes won by 4 wickets |
| 27 Jan 2025 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Hobart Hurricanes won by 7 wickets |
| 10 Jan 2025 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Hobart Hurricanes won by 6 wickets |
| 1 Jan 2024 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Hobart Hurricanes won by 7 wickets |
| 15 Jan 2023 | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Hobart Hurricanes won by 5 wickets |
| 31 Dec 2022 | Lavington Sports Oval, Albury | Sydney Thunder won by 62 runs |
| 13 Jan 2022 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | Hobart Hurricanes won by 9 runs |
| 10 Jan 2022 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | Sydney Thunder won by 9 wickets |
| 18 Jan 2021 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | Hobart Hurricanes won by 6 wickets |
Bellerive Oval and the biggest results
More than half the meetings have been in Hobart, and the home side dominates there. The Hurricanes have won 10 of the 12 games at Bellerive Oval. Away from Bellerive the Thunder actually lead, with wins at Launceston, Perth, the MCG and Albury among their 8.
The heaviest defeat came in Hobart on 11 Jan 2014, when the Thunder were bowled out for 94, the lowest total in the fixture, and lost by 73 runs. BR Dunk made 96 for Hobart that day. Sydney’s biggest wins are the 62 runs at Albury and 57 runs at Launceston on 30 Dec 2017, when Hobart were dismissed for 109.
Wade, Hales and Sams lead the player lists
Matthew Wade (MS Wade) of Hobart Hurricanes has the most runs, 523 from 15 innings, scored at 155.19 per 100 balls. Ben McDermott (BR McDermott) has 501. Alex Hales (AD Hales) is the Thunder’s top scorer with 426 at 53.25, including 5 fifties, and shares the most player of the match awards, 2. Warner has 266 runs in just 4 innings.
Daniel Sams (DR Sams) of Sydney Thunder leads the wicket takers with 19, and Nathan Ellis (NT Ellis) has 17 for Hobart. D’Arcy Short (DJM Short) took the best figures, 5/21 on 24 Jan 2020, and adds 274 runs. See the Sydney Thunder BBL records, the Hobart Hurricanes BBL records and the Thunder’s meetings with Melbourne Stars.
Questions about Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes
Who has won more matches, Hobart Hurricanes or Sydney Thunder?
Hobart Hurricanes lead 14-8 in 22 BBL meetings since Jan 2012. They have won the last 6 in a row.
Who won the last Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder match?
Hobart Hurricanes won by 6 wickets at the Sydney Showground Stadium on 3 Jan 2026, reaching 207/4 in 17.5 overs. David Warner made 130* for the Thunder in a losing cause.
Who has scored the most runs in Thunder vs Hurricanes matches?
Matthew Wade of Hobart, with 523 runs in 15 innings. Ben McDermott has 501 and Alex Hales, on 426, is the Thunder’s best.
Who has the most wickets in Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes games?
Daniel Sams of Sydney Thunder, with 19 wickets at 20.63. Nathan Ellis has 17 and RP Meredith 14 for Hobart.
Is chasing better in Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder games?
Yes. Teams batting second hold 13 wins to 9, and Hobart’s last 6 wins all came batting second. The average first innings score is 173.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.