The Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder rivalry in the Big Bash League has delivered several memorable moments, ranging from high-scoring run-fests to dramatic low totals. Across seasons, both teams have enjoyed phases of dominance, making this matchup one of the more competitive contests in the BBL. Adelaide Strikers have maintained a slight edge overall, while Sydney Thunder have produced some historic individual performances and bowling spells. Venue conditions, power-hitting line-ups, and impact bowlers have often dictated outcomes. A detailed look at their head-to-head numbers provides valuable insight into trends, key performers, and match-winning patterns.
Overall Head-to-Head Record (T20)
Matches
Adelaide Strikers Won
Sydney Thunder Won
No Result
Tied
24
12
10
2
0
Highest Scores – Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder T20s
Team
Score
Overs
Venue
Result
Match Date
Strikers
205/4
19.4
Adelaide
Won
19 Dec 2023
Thunder
200/7
20.0
Adelaide
Lost
19 Dec 2023
Thunder
187/3
20.0
Adelaide
Won
31 Dec 2021
Strikers
184/6
20.0
Melbourne
Won
23 Jan 2022
Thunder
183/8
19.4
Canberra
Won
17 Dec 2024
Strikers
182/8
20.0
Canberra
Lost
17 Dec 2024
Strikers
178/5
20.0
Sydney
Won
18 Jan 2017
Thunder
178/6
20.0
Melbourne
Lost
23 Jan 2022
Strikers
177/6
20.0
Sydney
Won
20 Dec 2012
Lowest Scores – Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder T20s
Team
Score
Overs
Venue
Result
Match Date
Thunder
15
5.5
Sydney
Lost
16 Dec 2022
Strikers
97
17.4
Sydney
Lost
13 Jan 2019
Thunder
101
15.3
Sydney
Lost
18 Jan 2017
Thunder
110
17.4
Adelaide
Lost
22 Dec 2017
Strikers
117/9
20.0
Sydney
Lost
28 Dec 2015
Thunder
126
18.4
Sydney
Lost
20 Dec 2012
Thunder
133/9
20.0
Sydney
Lost
7 Jan 2018
Strikers
139/9
20.0
Sydney
Won
16 Dec 2022
Thunder
140
19.2
Canberra
Lost
14 Jan 2024
Most Runs in Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder T20s
Player
Team
Matches
Runs
Average
Strike Rate
Jake Weatherald
Strikers
16
411
29.35
138.85
Matthew Short
Strikers
13
339
28.25
143.64
Alex Hales
AS / ST
11
301
33.44
144.01
Alex Ross
AS / ST
14
283
28.30
129.22
Alex Carey
Strikers
10
283
31.44
127.47
Usman Khawaja
Thunder
8
256
36.57
136.17
Callum Ferguson
AS / ST
11
249
27.66
125.12
Jonathan Wells
Strikers
11
236
26.22
122.91
Jason Sangha
Thunder
6
190
38.00
135.71
Colin Ingram
Strikers
4
186
46.50
156.30
Highest Individual Scores
Player
Runs
Balls
Team
Venue
Match Date
Usman Khawaja
104*
59
Thunder
Adelaide
21 Jan 2016
Chris Gayle
100*
54
Thunder
Sydney
23 Dec 2011
Matthew Gilkes
93
57
Thunder
Sydney
2 Jan 2022
Jason Sangha
91*
55
Thunder
Adelaide
31 Dec 2021
Michael Hussey
85
56
Thunder
Sydney
27 Dec 2013
Matthew Short
82
41
Strikers
Adelaide
19 Dec 2023
Jake Weatherald
80*
47
Strikers
Adelaide
25 Jan 2021
Colin Ingram
75
43
Strikers
Adelaide
31 Dec 2018
Matthew Short
74*
49
Strikers
Canberra
14 Jan 2024
Most Wickets in Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder T20s
