SCO vs STA Head to Head BBL 2024-25: It is time for one of the biggest T20 cricket tournaments to get underway. The Big Bash League will host its 14th edition as Brisbane Heat are all set to defend their title against the other seven teams. The five-time champion Perth Scorchers couldn’t make it to the final and finished third last season.
But being the most successful team in the BBL history, they will enter the BBL 2024-25 as one of the favourite contenders to win the title. They will play the opening match of the tournament. The Scorchers will look to add another title in their kitty. Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars are one of two unlucky teams who have not won the BBL until now.
Melbourne Stars have been part of the league from the very start but have never got their hands on the trophy. They have played three BBL finals but never crossed the line. The Stars finished last season in sixth place. These two teams will be up against each other in the BBL 2024-25.
Here is everything you need to know about Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars head-to-head and stats, including the schedule and previous match results throughout the BBL history.
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Match Schedule
These two teams are scheduled to play one game in the group stage of the BBL 2024-25. That game will take place on December 15, 2024 (Sunday) at Perth Stadium. If they qualify for the playoffs, there are chances that these two teams will meet another time in this season.
The table contains all the Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars match details ahead of the BBL 2024-25.
| Match No. | Date & Time | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 December, 2024, 1:45 PM | Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars | Perth Stadium |
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars head-to-head record
The head-to-head record between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars is slightly bending towards the five-time champions. They have won 14 games out of 23 played between the two. Melbourne Stars have won 8 matches overall, and one game was ended with no result. Perth Scorchers have won all the last six matches played between the two.
The table shows the Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars BBL head-to-head and stats-
| Teams | Won | Lost | NR | HS | LS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Scorchers | 14 | 8 | 1 | 229 | 69 |
| Melbourne Stars | 8 | 14 | 1 | 183 | 101 |
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Match Results
The table shows the Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars’ match results in the Big Bash League tournament for all the seasons.
| Host Team | Away Team | Winner | Margin | Ground | Date |
| Stars | Scorchers | Scorchers | 7 wickets | Melbourne | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Scorchers | Stars | Scorchers | 6 wickets | Perth | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Stars | Scorchers | Scorchers | 61 runs | Melbourne | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Scorchers | Stars | Scorchers | 47 runs | Geelong | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Stars | Scorchers | Scorchers | 50 runs | Melbourne | Jan 2, 2022 |
| Stars | Scorchers | Scorchers | 11 runs | Melbourne | Jan 23, 2021 |
| Scorchers | Stars | no result | – | Launceston | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Stars | Scorchers | Stars | 10 runs | Melbourne | Jan 18, 2020 |
| Scorchers | Stars | Stars | 8 wickets | Perth | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Scorchers | Stars | Scorchers | 27 runs | Perth | Feb 3, 2019 |
| Stars | Scorchers | Scorchers | 6 wickets | Melbourne | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Scorchers | Stars | Scorchers | 13 runs | W.A.C.A | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Scorchers | Stars | Scorchers | 7 wickets | W.A.C.A | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Scorchers | Stars | Stars | 7 wickets | W.A.C.A | Jan 14, 2017 |
| Stars | Scorchers | Stars | 7 wickets | Melbourne | Jan 22, 2016 |
| Scorchers | Stars | Stars | 52 runs | W.A.C.A | Jan 16, 2016 |
| Scorchers | Stars | Scorchers | 18 runs | W.A.C.A | Jan 25, 2015 |
| Stars | Scorchers | Stars | 3 wickets | Melbourne | Jan 21, 2015 |
| Stars | Scorchers | Stars | 20 runs | Melbourne | Jan 27, 2014 |
| Scorchers | Stars | Scorchers | 8 wickets | W.A.C.A | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Scorchers | Stars | Stars | 24 runs | W.A.C.A | Dec 12, 2012 |
| Scorchers | Stars | Scorchers | 11 runs | W.A.C.A | Jan 21, 2012 |
| Stars | Scorchers | Scorchers | 8 runs | Melbourne | Jan 4, 2012 |
Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars Top Players
Perth Scorchers
A lot will depend on how Aaron Hardie will perform. He had a brilliant season for the Scorchers in 2023-24. He scored 334 runs in 11 innings. After that he also did so for Australia at the international level. That is where he can be very important for the team. Jason Behrendorff is one of the leading wicket-takers in the BBL’s history. He will be the key for the Scorchers.
Melbourne Stars
The biggest news for the BBL fans is that Glenn Maxwell is likely to be available for the whole season. That will be a big boost for the team. He is a big match-winner, and the Stars will hope that he can take them long. Peter Siddle is another seasoned campaigner for the Stars. His experience will be important for the team this season.
