WBBL 2026: Adelaide Strikers beat Hobart Hurricanes in last-ball thriller at Bellerive Oval

Adelaide Strikers pulled off a four-wicket victory over Hobart Hurricanes in Match 17 of 2026 Women's Big Bash League at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on November 10, while chasing a target of 139. Sophie Ecclestone struck the winning boundary off the very last delivery to seal the result and lift Adelaide to a 2-2 record for the season.

The win extended Hobart's winless run to five matches, with this defeat coming in painful fashion at the last ball, following a similarly tight loss to Melbourne Renegades that also involved a no-ball controversy. Hobart have now suffered two consecutive last-ball defeats in the competition.

How did Hobart Hurricanes set their total?

Nicola Carey was the cornerstone of the Hurricanes' innings, finishing unbeaten on 66 off 53 balls to anchor the total of 138 for 6. Her knock gave Hobart a competitive score, though the side lost wickets at regular intervals around the skipper.

Chamari Athapaththu had yet another forgettable outing, scoring 10 off 26 balls before being retired out, while Lizelle Lee made 19 off 18 balls before being trapped leg-before by Ecclestone. Rachel Trenaman was dismissed caught-and-bowled for 9 runs, and middle-order contributions helped Hobart reach a total that ultimately proved just one run short of enough.

How did Adelaide Strikers chase down the target?

The Strikers' chase was built on contributions from several batters across the innings. Maia Bouchier struck 26 off 19 balls to provide early momentum, while Emma de Broughe played a measured knock of 41 off 37 balls to keep Adelaide in contention through the middle overs.

Laura Wolvaardt added 27 off 27 balls before being caught off the fifth-last delivery, leaving the equation tight heading into the final ball. With four runs still needed, Ecclestone stepped up and hit the boundary to complete the win. Ecclestone also contributed with the ball, returning figures of 1 for 37 during the Hurricanes' innings, including the key dismissal of Lee.