Strikers edge Hurricanes by four wickets in Hobart
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Adelaide Strikers reached 139 for six to beat Hobart Hurricanes by four wickets in their WBBL match at Ninja Stadium on Tuesday. Sophie Ecclestone finished unbeaten on nine from three balls after the chase went into the final over.
Carey gives Hobart a platform
Nicola Carey made an unbeaten 66 from 53 balls, including nine fours, as Hobart posted 138 for five. Ella Wilson conceded just 12 runs from her four overs for Adelaide. The total left the Strikers needing 139 to win.
De Broughe leads the chase
Emma de Broughe made 41 from 37 balls, the largest contribution to Adelaide’s innings. Maia Bouchier added 26 from 19 and Laura Wolvaardt 27 from 27. Hobart continued taking wickets late in the chase: Maddie Penna fell at 120 for four and Ellie Johnston at 127 for five.
A finish with little room left
Wolvaardt’s dismissal left Adelaide 129 for six after 19.2 overs, still needing ten runs with four legal deliveries remaining. Ecclestone finished nine not out and Amanda-Jade Wellington one not out as the Strikers reached 139 for six in 20 overs. Ecclestone’s three-ball innings included two fours.
Hobart keep the contest close
Lauren Smith took two for six from two overs, while Molly Strano finished with two for 30. Their wickets ensured Adelaide could not settle the chase early. The four-wicket margin records wickets in hand; the full 20 overs used shows how closely the target was contested.
Sources
Cricket Australia — official match scorecard, 10 November 2026