Hurricanes vs Strikers WBBL|12: Strikers Win Off the Last Ball
Published on November 10, 2026
Summary Overview: Adelaide Strikers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 4 wickets off the last ball in WBBL|12 at Bellerive Oval. Player of the Match Emma de Broughe made 41, and Sophie Ecclestone hit two fours in 9 not out off 3 balls as the Strikers needed 10 from the last four. Nicola Carey's 66 not out was in vain.
Who won? Adelaide Strikers, by 4 wickets off the last ball at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. The Hurricanes made 138 for 5, and the Strikers reached 139 for 6 in 20 overs.
Who starred? Opener Emma de Broughe made 41 off 37 and was named Player of the Match. Sophie Ecclestone hit two fours in 9 not out off 3 balls when the Strikers needed 10 from the last four.
What about the Hurricanes? Captain Nicola Carey, back in the side, carried her team with 66 not out off 53, with nine fours. Molly Strano and Linsey Smith took two wickets each.
What does it mean? The Strikers have now won two of their four games. The defending champions, Hobart Hurricanes, have lost all five.
Match Report: The Strikers Snatch It
For readers new to cricket: in a T20 match, each team bats for up to 20 overs (an over is six legal deliveries). A team wins by wickets when it chases down the target; "4 wickets" means the Strikers lost six. A batter who is retired out leaves the field by choice, and it counts as a wicket.
Hurricanes' Innings: Carey Carries the Load
Strikers captain Tahlia McGrath won the toss and chose to bowl. Sophie Ecclestone trapped Lizelle Lee (19) lbw, and Madeline Penna caught and bowled Rachel Trenaman (9), so the Hurricanes were 31 for 2 in the fifth over. Ella Wilson gave away just 12 runs in her four overs.
Nicola Carey, returning as captain, and Chamari Athapaththu added 35, but they took 46 balls to do it, and Athapaththu was retired out for 10 off 26. Carey then added 40 off 31 with Heather Graham (14), before Penna ran Graham out.
Carey hit nine fours in 66 not out off 53, and Penna ran out Chinelle Henry off the last ball, her second run-out of the innings. The Hurricanes finished on 138 for 5.
Strikers' Chase: Down to the Final Ball
Maia Bouchier hit five fours in 26 off 19, and she and Emma de Broughe put on 43, before Linsey Smith had Bouchier caught. De Broughe and Laura Wolvaardt took the Strikers to 79 for 1, but Isabella Malgioglio had de Broughe caught by Carey for 41 off 37.
The Hurricanes kept fighting. Smith removed McGrath (14), Strano had Penna (14) caught, and Carey had Ellie Johnston caught by Graham. When Strano had Wolvaardt caught by Trenaman for 27 off 27, the Strikers were 129 for 6 and needed 10 from the last 4 balls.
Sophie Ecclestone hit two fours in 9 not out off 3 balls, and with Amanda-Jade Wellington (1 not out), she got the Strikers home off the final ball.
Turning Point: Ecclestone's Last Four Balls
After Wolvaardt fell at 129 for 6, the Strikers needed 10 from the last four balls with a new batter at the crease. Ecclestone's two boundaries won the game and kept the Hurricanes waiting for their first win.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Emma de Broughe | Adelaide Strikers | 41 (37), 4 fours, Player of the Match |
| Sophie Ecclestone | Adelaide Strikers | 9* (3), 2 fours, and 1 for 37 (4 overs) |
| Maia Bouchier | Adelaide Strikers | 26 (19), 5 fours |
| Laura Wolvaardt | Adelaide Strikers | 27 (27), 2 fours |
| Madeline Penna | Adelaide Strikers | 1 for 14 (1 over), two run-outs, and 14 (13) |
| Ella Wilson | Adelaide Strikers | 0 for 12 (4 overs) |
| Nicola Carey (c) | Hobart Hurricanes | 66* (53), 9 fours, and 1 for 30, plus a catch |
| Molly Strano | Hobart Hurricanes | 2 for 30 (4 overs) |
| Linsey Smith | Hobart Hurricanes | 2 for 6 (2 overs) |
| Heather Graham | Hobart Hurricanes | 0 for 20 (4 overs), plus two catches |
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How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Hurricanes' powerplay | 23 for 1 (4 overs) |
| Hurricanes' early wickets | 31 for 2 (4.4 overs) |
| Carey and Graham stand | 40 off 31 balls |
| Hurricanes total | 138 for 5 (20 overs) |
| Strikers' powerplay | 31 for 0 (4 overs) |
| Bouchier and de Broughe stand | 43 off 36 balls |
| De Broughe out | 79 for 2 (10.5 overs) |
| Wolvaardt out | 129 for 6 (19.2 overs), 10 needed from 4 balls |
| Strikers win | 139 for 6 off the last ball |
Powerplay Comparison
| Team | First 4 overs |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 23 for 1 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 31 for 0 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| Hobart Hurricanes | Lizelle Lee (wk), Chamari Athapaththu, Rachel Trenaman, Nicola Carey (c), Heather Graham, Maddy Green, Chinelle Henry, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano, Isabella Malgioglio, Linsey Smith |
| Adelaide Strikers | Maia Bouchier, Emma de Broughe, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (c), Madeline Penna, Ellie Johnston (wk), Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone, Eleanor Larosa, Ella Wilson, Megan Schutt |
Changes: Nicola Carey returned to captain the Hurricanes in place of Kate Pelle. The Strikers brought in Ellie Johnston and Ella Wilson for Bridget Patterson and Anesu Mushangwe.
WBBL|12 Table After Match 17
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| Perth Scorchers | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +1.659 |
| Sydney Sixers | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +1.316 |
| Sydney Thunder | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.481 |
| Brisbane Heat | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.020 |
| Adelaide Strikers | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.350 |
| Melbourne Renegades | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.555 |
| Melbourne Stars | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -0.611 |
| Hobart Hurricanes | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -1.250 |
Net run rate compares how fast a team scores with how fast its opponents score. A team that is bowled out is counted as having faced its full overs.
What's Next
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Local | IST | ET |
| 18 | Wed, Nov 11 | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder | WACA Ground, Perth | 4:10 PM AWST | 1:40 PM | 3:10 AM |
| 19 | Thu, Nov 12 | Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 3:40 PM AEDT | 10:10 AM | 11:40 PM (Wed) |
| 20 | Thu, Nov 12 | Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 7:10 PM AEDT | 1:40 PM | 3:10 AM |
| 21 | Sat, Nov 14 | Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 3:40 PM AEDT | 10:10 AM | 11:40 PM (Fri) |
| 22 | Sat, Nov 14 | Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers | WACA Ground, Perth | 4:10 PM AWST | 1:40 PM | 3:10 AM |
For Pakistan, subtract 30 minutes from the IST times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers?
- Adelaide Strikers, by 4 wickets off the last ball.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Emma de Broughe, for 41 off 37 balls.
How did the Strikers finish the chase?
- They needed 10 from the last four balls, and Sophie Ecclestone hit two fours in her 9 not out off 3.
Have the Hobart Hurricanes won a game in WBBL|12?
- Not yet. The defending champions have lost all five of their games.
When do the Strikers play next?
- Saturday, November 14, against the Perth Scorchers at the WACA Ground, Perth.
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