In the 38th match of the Women's Big Bash League 2022, the Adelaide Strikers Women will face the Hobart Hurricanes Women. Taking on their rival team, the Hobart Hurricanes Women, the Adelaide Strikers Women will be looking to earn a victory over their opponents. So, it goes without saying that there will be a gala of a time at the ground, as long as the rain does not pour down. It is bound to be a great time! Hobart Hurricanes Women are just a couple of spots below them in the standings in 5th with 9 points. The home team has 12 points and is in 3rd place. As well as celebrating the return of captain Tahlia McGrath, the Adelaide Strikers Women will also have to rely heavily on Deandra Dottin and Katie Mack to achieve their goals. As for the Hurricanes, much depends on Mignon du Preez and Elyse Villani and Lizelle Lee of South Africa to score runs.
Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women
Hobart Hurricanes Women won by 23 runs
For the first time in seven years, the Hobart Hurricanes Women beat the Adelaide Strikers Women! With the bat, they weren't at their best, but with the ball, they were on top right away. The Strikers' batsmen were never really able to get going early on, as they choked off the flow of runs with key wickets early on in the game. In the end, the Strikers were not able to accelerate at key moments due to the partnership between Tahila McGrath and Laura Wolvaardt. It was Nicola Carey and Molly Strano who picked up two wickets each for the Hurricanes. As a matter of fact, Carey's performance during the power surge was particularly impressive, as she was able to dismiss Tahila McGrath, the captain of the Strikers in an unprecedented manner. Following up her brilliant 50 with the bat, Heather Graham gave away just 23 runs in four overs. As a result, the Striker's fell short by a margin of 23 runs as 152 was too big a total for them to contend with.
The Hobart Hurricanes Women finally ended their seven-year drought against the Adelaide Strikers Women on a great day for them. The Strikers will have to reassess themselves as they approach the most crucial stage of the tournament.
Adelaide Strikers Women - Laura Wolvaardt, Meagan Dixon, Katie Mack., Ella Wilson, Tegan McPharlin, Bridget Patterson, Jemma Barsby, Deandra Dottin, Annie O’Neil, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tahlia McGrath, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Anesu Mushangwe, Maddie Penna.
Hobart Hurricanes Women - Mignon du Preez, Heather Graham, Elyse Villani, Ruth Johnston, Hayley Jensen, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Emma Manix-Geeves, Naomi Stalenberg, Rachel Trenaman, Lizelle Lee, Nicola Carey, Maisy Gibson, Julia Cavanough, Amy Smith, Molly Strano.
Match 38 of Women's Big Bash League 2022 happened at Karen Rolton Oval cricket ground in Adelaide, South Australia,