Adelaide Strikers beat Melbourne Stars in WBBL opener

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 08:50 · Archive

Adelaide Strikers defeated Melbourne Stars by 21 runs in their Women's Big Bash League season opener.

Adelaide Strikers defeated Melbourne Stars by 21 runs in their WBBL season opener at Karen Rolton Oval on Saturday, posting 2-185 before restricting the Stars to 7-164.

The Strikers were without premier seam bowlers Megan Schutt, suspended for a prescription medication breach, and Darcie Brown, who is recovering from a back injury. In their absence, legspinner Amanda Jade-Wellington took 3-28, seamer Eleanor Larosa claimed 2-23, and England's Sophie Ecclestone took 2-25 to contain Melbourne's chase.

Laura Wolvaardt led Adelaide's innings with 70 runs, whilst skipper Tahlia McGrath scored 43 not out and Madeline Penna hit 36 not out from 13 balls. Melbourne started their chase promisingly with Rhys McKenna (40) and captain Meg Lanning (32) opening with a 77-run partnership, but Wellington sparked a collapse by trapping Lanning lbw. She also dismissed Annabel Sutherland (29), with Ecclestone removing Amy Jones and Naomi Stalenberg (32). Wellington told Fox Cricket: 'So pleased for the girls to get that first win and start our season well here. I feel like those two players are massive for our team. We went out there and showed what we can do without those girls.'

How it is being reported

• Understrength Strikers shoot Stars down in WBBLIt was a case of no Megan Schutt, no Darcie Brown, no worries for Adelaide in their WBBL opener, as Amanda Jade-Wellington spearheaded a win over the Stars.The West Australian · 31 Oct, 08:16
• Understrength Strikers shoot Stars down in WBBLIt was a case of no Megan Schutt, no Darcie Brown, no worries for Adelaide in their WBBL opener, as Amanda Jade-Wellington spearheaded a win over the Stars.Perth Now · 31 Oct, 08:16

In this story: Adelaide Strikers · Melbourne Stars · Amanda Jade-Wellington · Laura Wolvaardt · Tahlia McGrath · Sophie Ecclestone · Meg Lanning

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