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Adelaide Strikers Women Team: Squad, Results, Stats & Schedule
Adelaide Strikers Women's complete team hub: the eight players retained so far for WBBL|12, every 2026 fixture, all ten WBBL|11 outcomes, season leaders, Luke Williams' coaching role, Karen Rolton Oval and Adelaide Oval, back-to-back titles and every season since 2015.
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
STR-W
WBBL|08 and WBBL|09 champions · WBBL|05 and WBBL|07 runners-up · founding club
- Captain
- Tahlia McGrath
- Head coach
- Luke Williams
- Home
- Karen Rolton Oval
- Founded
- 2015 · first played 12 December 2015
Team overview
Adelaide Strikers Women at a glance
Adelaide Strikers Women are one of the eight founding Women's Big Bash League teams. They first played in December 2015 and share the Strikers name and South Australian administration with the men's BBL team, while retaining separate players, results and honours.
The women reached four finals in five seasons from WBBL|05 to WBBL|09: runners-up in WBBL|05 and WBBL|07, then champions in WBBL|08 and WBBL|09. Their 2025 WBBL|11 campaign ended sixth with three wins, four losses and three no-results.
WBBL|12 begins at Karen Rolton Oval on 31 October 2026. Five fixtures are classified as home matches, including the interstate Brisbane Heat game at Drummoyne Oval and the Adelaide Oval night match against Melbourne Renegades.
Upcoming seasonPre-season
Ten-match fixture list published
The full WBBL|12 home-and-away schedule is published. Eight retained players are confirmed; overseas additions and the rest of the roster remain open until the club publishes them.
Performance leaders
STR-W's WBBL|11 team leaders
Completed WBBL|11 team totals from the official club statistics. Wolvaardt's MVP is an official award; the all-rounder card is a transparent runs-and-wickets comparison.
Top run-scorer264 runsLaura Wolvaardt
Eight appearances, average 44 and club MVP
Tammy Beaumont
Second on the official team batting list
Darcie Brown
Average 21.5, including career-best 4/16
Amanda-Jade Wellington
Average 25 and economy 6.55
Tahlia McGrath
Captain's completed WBBL|11 two-skill aggregate
Highest score71*Laura Wolvaardt
Unbeaten in the home win over Melbourne Renegades
WBBL|11 table3 wins · 4 losses · 3 NR6th
Club MVPLaura Wolvaardt264 runs
Best bowlingDarcie Brown4/16
Completed scores
All 10 Adelaide Strikers Women outcomes in WBBL|11
All ten completed fixtures are listed in match order, including three genuine no-results. WBBL|11 is an archived season; WBBL|12 fixtures appear separately below.
| Result | Date | Opponent & venue | Scores | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR | Match 1 | Melbourne Stars WomenCitiPower Centre | STR-W 32/1Melbourne Stars Women 184/5 | No result · rain |
| W | Match 2 | Melbourne Renegades WomenKaren Rolton Oval | STR-W 143/3Melbourne Renegades Women 141/9 | Won by 7 wickets |
| L | Match 3 | Perth Scorchers WomenCitiPower Centre | STR-W 112 all outPerth Scorchers Women 55/2 | Lost by 8 wickets · DLS |
| L | Match 4 | Hobart Hurricanes WomenBellerive Oval | STR-W 134/7Hobart Hurricanes Women 136/6 | Lost by 4 wickets |
| L | Match 5 | Perth Scorchers WomenWACA Ground | STR-W 158 all outPerth Scorchers Women 159/4 | Lost by 1 run |
| W | Match 6 | Brisbane Heat WomenKaren Rolton Oval | STR-W 170/4Brisbane Heat Women 169/5 | Won by 1 run |
| NR | Match 7 | Sydney Thunder WomenAdelaide Oval | STR-W 45/2Sydney Thunder Women 43/0 | No result · rain |
| W | Match 8 | Brisbane Heat WomenDrummoyne Oval | STR-W 151/4Brisbane Heat Women 149/9 | Won by 6 wickets |
| NR | Match 9 | Hobart Hurricanes WomenKaren Rolton Oval | STR-W 167/4Hobart Hurricanes Women No play | No result · rain |
| L | Match 10 | Sydney Sixers WomenNorth Sydney Oval | STR-W 172/7Sydney Sixers Women 173/4 | Lost by 1 run |
Upcoming fixtures
10 upcoming STR-W matches in Women's Big Bash League WBBL|12
Dates and start times follow the competition schedule. Future fixtures are kept separate from completed scorecards.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League match | Melbourne Stars WomenHome | Karen Rolton OvalAdelaide | 3:10pmACDT | Upcoming |
| League match | Brisbane Heat WomenHome · interstate | Drummoyne OvalSydney | 3:10pmAEDT | Upcoming |
| League match | Melbourne Renegades WomenAway | CitiPower CentreMelbourne | 3:10pmAEDT | Upcoming |
| League match | Hobart Hurricanes WomenAway | Bellerive OvalHobart | 6:40pmAEDT | Upcoming |
| League match | Perth Scorchers WomenAway | WACA GroundPerth | 6:40pmAWST | Upcoming |
| League match | Sydney Sixers WomenHome | Karen Rolton OvalAdelaide | 6:40pmACDT | Upcoming |
| League match | Melbourne Renegades WomenHome · Stadium Series | Adelaide OvalAdelaide | 6:40pmACDT | Upcoming |
| League match | Brisbane Heat WomenAway | Allan Border FieldBrisbane | 3:10pmAEST | Upcoming |
| League match | Sydney Thunder WomenAway | North Sydney OvalSydney | 3:10pmAEDT | Upcoming |
| League match | Hobart Hurricanes WomenHome | Karen Rolton OvalAdelaide | 3:30pmACDT | Upcoming |
Official WBBL|12 retained list
Adelaide Strikers Women WBBL|12 retained core
These eight players were named by the club as retained before the WBBL|12 Player Movement Window. The final roster has not been published, so this page does not carry over departed or unconfirmed WBBL|11 players.
Batters
BatterLaura WolvaardtWicketkeeper-batters
All-Rounders
Bowlers
Competition record
League and season history
This is the women's WBBL record. The Adelaide Strikers men's side is a separate team page; men's BBL scores and the BBL|07 title are not included in the women's statistics or honours.
| Season | Finish | Record | Top scorer | Most wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 · WBBL|11 | 6th | 3 wins · 4 losses · 3 NR | Laura Wolvaardt · 264 | Darcie Brown · 11 |
| 2024/25 · WBBL|10 | 7th | 3 wins · 6 losses | Tahlia McGrath · 222 | Megan Schutt · 13 |
| 2023/24 · WBBL|09 | Champions · 1st | 11 wins · 3 losses | Katie Mack · 452 | Amanda-Jade Wellington · 23 |
| 2022/23 · WBBL|08 | Champions · 2nd | 8 wins · 5 losses | Laura Wolvaardt · 403 | Megan Schutt · 27 |
| 2021/22 · WBBL|07 | Runners-up · 4th | 7 wins · 6 losses | Katie Mack · 513 | Amanda-Jade Wellington · 23 |
| 2020/21 · WBBL|06 | 6th | 6 wins · 7 losses | Laura Wolvaardt · 347 | Sarah Coyte · 18 |
| 2019/20 · WBBL|05 | Runners-up · 2nd | 10 wins · 4 losses | Sophie Devine · 769 | Coyte / Devine · 19 |
| 2018/19 · WBBL|04 | 6th | 5 wins · 8 losses | Sophie Devine · 556 | Sophie Devine · 14 |
| 2017/18 · WBBL|03 | 4th · Semi-final | 8 wins · 6 losses | Suzie Bates · 434 | Devine / Wellington · 17 |
| 2016/17 · WBBL|02 | 8th | 3 wins · 9 losses | Sophie Devine · 270 | Megan Schutt · 13 |
| 2015/16 · WBBL|01 | 7th | 6 wins · 8 losses | Sarah Taylor · 393 | Sarah Coyte · 14 |
Team operations
STR-W coaching and support staff
Luke Williams
Retained WBBL head coach; quoted by the club in its WBBL|12 player-retention announcement.
Home venue
Karen Rolton Oval
Adelaide, AustraliaKaren Rolton Oval is the primary WBBL home and stages three WBBL|12 matches. Adelaide Oval hosts the 20 November Stadium Series game, while Drummoyne Oval in Sydney is officially designated as an interstate Strikers home fixture.
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Latest STR-W updates
Current official club updates on the WBBL|12 schedule, retained core and the completed WBBL|11 awards; no rumor feed.
Fixture release · 02 Jul 2026
Adelaide Oval headlines the Strikers' WBBL|12 schedule
Read at Adelaide Strikers ↗Club awards · 09 Apr 2026Laura Wolvaardt wins the Strikers' WBBL|11 MVP
Read at Adelaide Strikers ↗Squad retention · 15 Dec 2025Darcie Brown and Amanda-Jade Wellington retained for WBBL|12
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STR-W website and social handles
Use these direct links to avoid fan accounts and lookalike profiles.
Reader questions
Adelaide Strikers Women FAQ
Who captains Adelaide Strikers Women?
Tahlia McGrath is the Adelaide Strikers Women's captain and is among the eight players retained for WBBL|12.
Who coaches Adelaide Strikers Women?
Luke Williams is the WBBL head coach and was quoted in the club's WBBL|12 retention announcement.
Is the Adelaide Strikers Women WBBL|12 squad final?
No. Eight retained players are confirmed; the club has not yet published the full final WBBL|12 squad.
Who scored the most runs for Adelaide Strikers Women in WBBL|11?
Laura Wolvaardt scored 264 runs in eight appearances and won the club MVP.
Who took the most wickets for Adelaide Strikers Women in WBBL|11?
Darcie Brown took 11 wickets, including career-best figures of 4/16.
Who was the leading all-rounder in WBBL|11?
Captain Tahlia McGrath recorded 98 runs and five wickets, the strongest completed two-skill aggregate among the team leaders.
Where do Adelaide Strikers Women play home matches?
Karen Rolton Oval is the primary home, with an Adelaide Oval Stadium Series fixture and one official interstate home match at Drummoyne Oval in WBBL|12.
How many WBBL titles have Adelaide Strikers Women won?
They have won two championships, WBBL|08 and WBBL|09, in consecutive seasons.
Are the men's and women's Adelaide Strikers records combined?
No. They share a club identity but their squads, competitions, scores and titles are recorded separately.
References
Sources for this team page
Updated 2026-08-09. Official Strikers releases establish the current WBBL|12 schedule, retained core, coach, venue plan, WBBL|11 standings and leaders. Official club match reports establish outcomes; the completed scorecard archive was used to cross-check all ten scores.
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Adelaide StrikersFull ten-match WBBL|12 schedule, home classifications and start times
Open ↗02Adelaide StrikersEight-player WBBL|12 retention list and Luke Williams coaching status
Open ↗03Adelaide StrikersOfficial WBBL|11 ladder
Open ↗04Adelaide StrikersWBBL|11 batting and bowling leaders
Open ↗05Adelaide StrikersLaura Wolvaardt MVP and Darcie Brown runner-up context
Open ↗06Adelaide StrikersBack-to-back WBBL|08 and WBBL|09 championships
Open ↗07Adelaide StrikersOfficial website and social destinations
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