The Big Bash League (BBL) is one of the most exciting T20 cricket leagues globally, held annually in Australia. The inaugural season took place in 2011/12, featuring eight teams competing for the championship.
The Sydney Sixers claimed the first-ever BBL title, defeating the Perth Scorchers in the final. Since then, six different teams have lifted the trophy, with Melbourne Stars being the only team yet to secure a title. In this article, we will focus on the most successful teams in BBL history—the ones with the most titles to their name.
1. Hobart Hurricanes (1)
The Hobart Hurricanes claimed their first-ever BBL title in the 2024-25 season, defeating Sydney Thunder in a one-sided final on January 27, 2025. Led by fast bowler Nathan Ellis, the Hurricanes became the seventh team to lift the prestigious trophy.
BBL title won in: 2024-25
2. Sydney Thunder (1)
Sydney Thunder secured their first BBL title in the 2015-16 season, making history as the fourth team to win the championship. They triumphed over the Melbourne Stars in the final at the MCG under the leadership of Mike Hussey, with his brother David Hussey captaining the Stars. It remains the Thunder’s only BBL final appearance to date.
BBL title won in: 2015-16
3. Adelaide Strikers (1)
Adelaide Strikers won their maiden BBL title in 2017-18, defeating Hobart Hurricanes in a thrilling final. The Strikers set a record for the highest innings total in a BBL final, posting 202/2, and won by 25 runs under the leadership of Travis Head. This remains their only final appearance.
BBL title won in: 2017-18
4. Melbourne Renegades (1)
The Melbourne Renegades claimed their first-ever BBL title in the 2018-19 season after a long history of underperformance. They triumphed over Melbourne Stars in the final, with Aaron Finch leading the team to victory. Despite their win, the Renegades have struggled to find consistent success in subsequent seasons.
BBL title won in: 2018-19
5. Brisbane Heat (2)
Brisbane Heat won their first BBL title in the 2012-13 season, defeating Perth Scorchers by 34 runs under the leadership of Chris Hartley. The Heat clinched their second title in the 2023-24 season, overpowering Sydney Sixers by 54 runs in a dominant final at the SCG.
BBL titles won in: 2012-13, 2023-24
6. Sydney Sixers (3)
Sydney Sixers are one of the most successful teams in BBL history, with three titles to their name. They won the inaugural BBL season in 2011-12 under Steve Smith, followed by consecutive titles in 2019-20 and 2020-21 under Moises Henriques. In addition to their three titles, the Sixers have been runners-up three times.
BBL titles won in: 2011-12, 2019-20, 2020-21
7. Perth Scorchers (5)
The Perth Scorchers are the most successful team in BBL history, with five titles. After finishing as runners-up in the first two BBL seasons, the Scorchers claimed their first title in 2013-14 under Simon Katich. They went on to dominate, winning four more titles under the leadership of Adam Voges and Ashton Turner.
BBL titles won in: 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2021-22, 2022-23