The Adelaide Strikers dealt a significant blow to the Perth Scorchers’ WBBL finals aspirations with a commanding 30-run victory at Karen Rolton Oval.
The Strikers, who have won the past two WBBL titles, posted a competitive 169 for 6, thanks to contributions from Laura Wolvaardt (41), Smriti Mandhana (41), and Katie Mack (41).
The Scorchers’ chase got off to a disastrous start as Megan Schutt wreaked havoc with the new ball, dismissing Maddy Darke, Dayalan Hemalatha, and Amy Edgar in quick succession. Beth Mooney and Brooke Halliday attempted to salvage the innings, but the task proved too daunting.
Schutt finished with impressive figures of 3 for 19, while Alana King claimed 3 for 29 for the Strikers.
The victory lifted the Strikers from the bottom of the ladder to seventh place, while the Scorchers remain in fifth spot with two games remaining. However, the Scorchers’ run rate deficit to fourth-placed Hobart Hurricanes makes their finals chances appear slim.
