Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head (BBL 2012-2026)

The Big Bash League is known for producing some high-class cricket with some of the world's top cricketers participating in it. Over the years, the BBL has allured and engaged many fans and spectators interacting with the tournament worldwide.

The rivalry between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder is one of the most enthusiastic and disputed in the history of Big Bash League (BBL). Although the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head Record suggests otherwise, Both of these teams are owned and operated by the same federation, making the Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Head to Head record a highly competitive one.

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head Record

The Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder head to head record goes in the favor of the former team. Sydney Sixers is leading the Sydney derby with 19 wins as compared to the 8 won by Thunder. The initial encounter between Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers was played at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, one of the best cricket stadiums in the world, on January 8, 2012, which was played in the 2011-12 season and Sixers won by 17 runs. In the ongoing BBL 2025-26 season, both teams have played each other on December 20, 2025, where the Sixers clinched the win by 47 runs.

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head: Overall Stats & Records

In the history of the Big Bash League (BBL), Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder have faced each other 29 times, making their rivalry as one of the most competitive in the league. In the Sixers vs Thunder head to head record, the former team has won the rivalry 18 times so far. Here's a look at the Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers head to head record:

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Team Comparison

Both these sides have given us numerous close games. According to the Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder stats and records, the Sydney Sixers have been ahead by a mile as compared to Sydney Thunders.

With the past records and match history between both these sides, we can easily say that Sydney Thunder have a very less chance to showcase a powerful performance against Sydney Sixers. The Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder BBL match is set to take place again on January 16, 2025, at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground.

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Head-to-Head by Venue

As per the Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder match history, majority of the games between the Sixers and Thunder have been taken place at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Apart from this, the Manuka Oval and Adelaide Oval are the other two venues. In Sydney, the Sixers have clinched the rivalry among these teams, winning 18 out of 24 matches. At the Manuka Oval, Sydney Sixers won their only match played at the venue, whereas, at the Adelaide Oval, Sydney Thunder clinched the sole encounter. Here is the full Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder head to head record by venue:

Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder Recent Matches

Out of the 10 latest matches between Sixers and Thunder, the former has won 7 out of 10 matches, whereas 1 fixture went into the favour of Sydney Thunder. Two matches ended without any result.

On January 24, 2025, during the BBL 2024-25 season, Sydney Thunder clinched their latest victory in the rivalry. It was their sole win in the last 10 encounters. Here is the full list of matches as per Stars vs Sixers BBL head to head records:

Sydney Sixers Cricket Team vs Sydney Thunder Cricket Team Timeline

In the history of Big Bash League (BBL), Sydney Sixers Cricket Team is one of the most successful and consistent teams, whereas, the Sydney Thunder Cricket Team hasn't quite lived up to the expectations. As of now, the Sixers have 3 BBL titles and 1 BBL Wooden Spoon (finishing last on the table) to their name.

On the other hand, Thunder have just one BBL title while they have been on the last spot six times. In the current season, Sydney Sixers are desperate for a win to make it to the playoffs of BBL 2025-26, but Sydney Thunder have been already eliminated.

Key Timeline Highlights

The first clash between Sydney Sixers Cricket Team and Sydney Thunder Cricket Team took place during the 2011-12 BBL season at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 8, 2012. Sydney Sixers showed their dominance and won the match by 17 runs. On December 20, 2025, both these teams played their latest fixture, where Sydney Sixers won the match comfortably by 47 runs.

Top Run Scorers

Over the 15 BBL seasons, some of the best T20 batsmen have been a part of Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers players list. Australian all-rounder and Sydney Sixers' captain, Moises Henriques, is the player with most runs with Daniel Hughes, the former Thunder and current Sixers' player, next on the list.

Top Wicket Takers

In the Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder head to head stats and records, Sean Abbott and Ben Dwarshuis have emerged as the top wicket-takers. Abbott, former Sydney Thunder and current Sydney Sixers player, is the top wicket taker in the history of the rivalry.