Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head (BBL 2011-2026)

The Big Bash League (BBL) is a T20 cricket franchise league owned and operated by Cricket Australia. It is one of the greatest T20 franchise leagues in the world alongside the Indian Premier League. Since its inaugural season, the league has attracted many viewers and features some of the best cricketers in the world.

Over the 2025-26 Big Bash League (BBL) season, we have seen many fierce and exhilarating matches between the eight franchises that represents the state cricket associations of Australia. One of the most ambitious and contentious rivalry is between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers. Both of these franchises showcase tough competition to one another, making their matches interesting and exciting.

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head Record

The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers head to head record lies into the favour of Sydney Sixers with 15 wins out of total 25 matches held between the two sides. The first ever Big Bash League (BBL) match between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers was held on December 27, 2011, during the 2011-12 BBL season, which was won by Sydney Sixers by 2 runs. The most recent match between these two sides was played on December 26, 2025, during the current BBL season, which was again conquered by Sydney Sixers by 7 wickets.

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head: Overall Stats & Records

Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers have faced each other 25 times so far. The Sixers have the upper hand over Stars as they have registered 15 wins so far. Here's a look at the Stars vs Sixers BBL head to head record:

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Team Comparison

Throughout the years, Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers have served many mouthwatering matches for the fans all around the globe. As of now, the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers head to head goes in the favor of Sydney Sixers with 15 victories as compared to 9 victories of Melbourne Stars.

Both of these star-studded teams are set to face each-other once again in the ongoing season, making their match one of the most fierce rivalry in the league's history. The Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Big Bash League match will take place at the MCG on January 8, 2026. Here is the Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars head to head team comparison:

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Head-to-Head by Venue

According to the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers match history, both teams have played each other in three venues so far - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Sydney Cricket Ground, and Carrara Oval in Brisbane. Out of 12 matches played in Sydney, five matches have been won by Melbourne Stars while seven lies in the favour of Sydney Sixers.

In Melbourne, Sydney Sixers have the upper edge with seven wins against four of Stars. The one and only match held at the Carrara Oval in Brisbane was clinched by head-to-head leaders Sydney Sixers.

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers Recent Matches

According to the last 10 matches between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers, the latter has had the upper hand. They have been dominating the Stars vs Sixers head to head record with seven victories to their name. However, the last two matches played between these two sides in the Big Bash League (BBL) have been won by Melbourne Stars by 7 wickets and 16 runs, respectively. It shows Melbourne's stunning comeback in recent times.

Melbourne Stars Cricket Team vs Sydney Sixers Cricket Team Timeline

Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers are one of the most aggressive teams in the Big Bash League (BBL). Their rivalry goes back to the first season in 2011-12, where both of the teams faced for the first time. In the ongoing season, both of the teams are playing well, anticipated to reach the playoffs and earn a title to their name. Here are some of the Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers stats:

Key Timeline Highlights

The first ever encounter in the Big Bash League 2011-12 between Melbourne Stars Cricket Team and Sydney Sixers Cricket Team was a close-contested match, which was won by Sydney Sixers by a margin of just two runs.

The recent match between the Stars and Sixers was clutched by Melbourne Stars with a margin of 7 wickets. Over the 15 seasons of the BBL, which is one of the biggest cricket leagues in the world, Sydney Sixers Cricket Team has dominated the overall head-to-head record between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers by 15 wins out of 25 total matches.

Top Run Scorers

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars players features top Australian stars who have scored the most runs in the matches between these two teams. Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars) played 21 matches against Sydney Sixers, scoring a total of 809 runs with an average and strike rate of 47.58 and 162.12, respectively. His highest score is 103 runs from 73 balls, which came on 15 Dec 2021 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which is one of the biggest cricket stadiums in the world.

Another top run scorer in these rivalries is James Vince for Sydney Sixers. From 15 matches against Melbourne Stars, he scored a total of 616 runs, at an average and strike rate of 51.33 and 140.31, respectively. Vince's highest score among these teams in 101*, which came on 26 Dec 2024 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Top Wicket Takers

Australian fast bowler, Sean Abbott, who has been a part of the Sydney Sixers' team since 2015, is the highest wicket taker among Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers head to head, with 23 wickets at an average and economy of 20.82 and 8.33, respectively. His best bowling figures in this rivalry is 3/14, which he took at the Sydney Cricket Ground on 5 Dec 2021.

Another Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars players with most wickets is Ben Dwarshuis of Sydney Sixers. As of now, he has taken 21 wickets with an average and economy of 26.66 and 8.44. Ben's best bowling figure is 3/25 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 21 Jan 2017.