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WBBL, 14th match: Unbeaten Hobart Hurricanes Women take on Adelaide Strikers Women

Monday, 17-Nov-2025, 09:48 AM
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The 14th match of the ongoing Women’s Big Bash League will feature an exciting clash between the in-form Hobart Hurricanes Women and struggling Adelaide Strikers Women. Both teams enter the contest with contrasting momentum. The Hobart Hurricanes have been the standout performers of the tournament so far. Unbeaten after three consecutive victories, they look one of the most confident outfits in the tournament.

Their strong top-order batting and a formidable bowling attack have contributed to their dominant run. Heading into the upcoming match, Hurricanes would hope to secure another win to further cement their place in the points table.

On the other hand, Adelaide Strikers Women move into the contest with a very different narrative. Having won just one of their first three games, they face growing pressure to find the form and stage their comeback.

Head-to-head

Matches - 20

Hobart Hurricanes won - 6

Adelaide Strikers won - 12

No result - 1

Tied - 1

Hobart Hurricanes probable XI: Lizelle Lee (wk), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Elyse Villani (c), Rachel Trenaman, Hayley Silver-holmes, Molly Strano, Linsey Smith, Lauren Smith

Adelaide Strikers Women probable XI: Tammy Beaumont, Laura Wolvaardt, Madeline Penna, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson (wk), Ellie Johnston, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

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