Katie Mack
Ines Mckeon
Mikayla Hinkley
Chloe Piparo
Rebecca McGrath
Lilly Mills
Eleanor Larosa
Madeline Penna
Emmerson Filsell
Maggie Clark
Isabella Malgioglio
Emma de Broughe
Ellie Johnston
Bridget Patterson
Elizabeth Worthley✱
Taneale Peschel
Ruby Strange
Amy Louise Edgar
Ebony Hoskin
Under a brooding Sydney sky, the T20 Spring Challenge 2026 delivered a nail‑biting finish as Adelaide Strikers Women needed 183 to win and found it in the final over, thanks to Emma de Broughe’s explosive 34 off just 17 balls. The match, played at Bankstown Oval on Tuesday morning, turned into a high‑octane chase that kept fans on the edge of their seats despite a looming 70% rain threat.
Match Summary
Perth Scorchers Women won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision that paid off early as Adelaide Strikers Women opened cautiously. The Scorchers posted a respectable total of 182‑8 in 20 overs, anchored by a trio of half‑centuries: Katie Mack (51 off 28), Ines McKeon (51 off 33) and the standout Mikayla Hinkley (57 off 37). Eleanor Larosa and Madeline Penna provided the finishing touch with economical spells of 2/41 and 2/19 respectively.
Chasing 183, the Strikers began with steady intent, but it was de Broughe’s rapid 34 that shifted momentum. Ellie Johnston added a solid 40 off 34, while Eleanor Larosa contributed a quickfire 31 off 25. The Strikers reached the target with just eight balls to spare, finishing on 183‑4 in 19.2 overs, sealing a two‑wicket victory.
Key Performances
The batting showcase belonged to both sides. For Perth, Mikayla Hinkley’s 57 was the highest individual score, and her strike rate of 154 set the platform. Katie Mack and Ines McKeon each struck 51, providing the backbone of the innings. On the bowling front, Madeline Penna’s 2/19 was the most economical, while Eleanor Larosa’s 2/41 kept the pressure on.
Adelaide’s chase was powered by Emma de Broughe’s 34, which came at a blistering 200+ strike rate, and Ellie Johnston’s 40, which steadied the innings after early wickets. Eleanor Larosa’s 31 added depth, and the Strikers’ bowlers, Taneale Peschel (1/52) and Ruby Strange (1/25), kept the Scorchers in check during the final overs.
Turning Points
The first turning point arrived when de Broughe unleashed a six‑run over in the 14th over, reducing the required run‑rate dramatically. Her partnership with Johnston (23 runs for the second wicket) turned a shaky start into a controlled chase.
Another decisive moment came in the 18th over when Strikers needed 30 off 12 balls. De Broughe’s two consecutive boundaries and a quick single put them within reach, and a crucial dot ball from Ruby Strange in the 19th over forced Perth into a defensive field, allowing the Strikers to scrape the winning runs.
Series Implications
This win levels the head‑to‑head record in the T20 Spring Challenge 2026 to 6‑5 in favour of Adelaide Strikers Women, tightening the race for the top spot. With both teams now tied on points, net run rate will become the differentiator in the upcoming matches.
For Perth Scorchers Women, the loss highlights a need to tighten death‑over bowling, especially after conceding 52 runs in four overs to Peschel. The Scorchers will look to regroup ahead of their next fixture, where a win is essential to keep title hopes alive.
Adelaide Strikers Women, buoyed by a clutch chase under pressure, will carry confidence into their next game. Their ability to chase down 180+ totals in challenging conditions positions them as serious contenders for the Spring Challenge crown.
Cricket fans searching for the Perth Scorchers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women T20 Tues will find this match a classic example of T20 drama, featuring the Perth Scorchers Women T20 score of 182‑8 and the Adelaide Strikers Women cricket today chase of 183‑4, all captured in the live feed of the T20 Spring Challenge 2026 live score board.