The Adelaide Strikers are based in Adelaide, South Australia. The Adelaide Oval is the team’s home match venue.
To date, the Strikers have only one BBL championship title to their credit, achieved in the 7th season of the BBL in 2017-18 by winning the final match against the Hobart Hurricanes.
Throughout the years, the team has had the chance to include various famous players from Australia and abroad in its squad. Some of these players include Matt Short, Alex Carey, Jason Sangha, Lloyd Pope, and Liam Scott.
Adelaide Strikers club overview
| Category | Adelaide Strikers Men | Adelaide Strikers Women |
|---|---|---|
| Team Name | Adelaide Strikers | Adelaide Strikers |
| Competition | Big Bash League (BBL) | Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) |
| Based In | Adelaide, South Australia | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Home Venues | Adelaide Oval | Adelaide Oval & Karen Rolton Oval |
| Format | T20 Cricket | T20 Cricket |
| 2026/27 Season | BBL|16 | WBBL|12 |
| Key Players Examples | Matt Short, Alex Carey, Liam Scott | Tahlia McGrath, Laura Wolvaardt, Darcie Brown |
| Recent Season | BBL|15 | WBBL|11 |
| 2025/26 Ladder Position | 6th | 6th |
Adelaide Strikers club overview
Head Coach – Tim Paine
Contracted – Alex Carey, Mark Chapman, Mackenzie Harvey, Thomas Kelly, Lloyd Pope, Jason Sangha, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Ben Stokes, Tom Straker, Henry Thornton, Jerrssis Wadia
In – Ben Stokes, Mark Chapman
Out – Jamie Overton
WBBL Adelaide Strikers Players
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Darcie Brown | Fast bowler |
| 77 | Ellie Johnston | All-rounder |
| 35 | Eleanor Larosa | All-rounder |
| 9 | Tahlia McGrath (Captain) | All-rounder |
| 21 | Bridget Patterson | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| 27 | Megan Schutt | Fast bowler |
| 10 | Amanda-Jade Wellington | Spin bowler |
| 14 | Laura Wolvaardt | Batter |
Adelaide Strikers WBBL 2026-27 Matches
Here is the complete Adelaide Strikers Women’s match schedule for WBBL 12
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Start Time (Local) | GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 31 Oct 2026 | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide | 10:10 AM | 12:40 AM |
| 10 | 5 Nov 2026 | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney | 10:10 AM | 11:10 PM* |
| 13 | 7 Nov 2026 | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 10:10 AM | 11:10 PM* |
| 17 | 10 Nov 2026 | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | Ninja Stadium, Hobart | 1:40 PM | 2:40 AM |
| 22 | 14 Nov 2026 | Perth Scorchers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | WACA Ground, Perth | 1:40 PM | 5:40 AM |
| 25 | 17 Nov 2026 | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide | 1:40 PM | 3:10 AM |
| 28 | 20 Nov 2026 | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 1:40 PM | 3:10 AM |
| 31 | 22 Nov 2026 | Brisbane Heat Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 10:10 AM | 12:10 AM |
| 34 | 26 Nov 2026 | Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 10:10 AM | 11:10 PM* |
| 40 | 29 Nov 2026 | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide | 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
Adelaide Strikers Men's BBL 2026-27 Matches
The table below lists the scheduled Adelaide Strikers BBL matches included in this guide, from thrilling home matches at Adelaide Oval to challenging away games in Australia.
| Match | Date | Opponent | Venue | Start Time (Local) | GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Match | Dec 16, 2026 | Sydney Thunder | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| 5th Match | Dec 18, 2026 | Melbourne Stars | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| 10th Match | Dec 23, 2026 | Sydney Thunder | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:45 PM | 8:15 AM |
| 15th Match | Dec 28, 2026 | Brisbane Heat | The Gabba, Brisbane | 6:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| 18th Match | Dec 31, 2026 | Melbourne Stars | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:45 PM | 8:15 AM |
| 22nd Match | Jan 3, 2027 | Sydney Sixers | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| 26th Match | Jan 6, 2027 | Melbourne Renegades | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:45 PM | 8:15 AM |
| 29th Match | Jan 9, 2027 | Hobart Hurricanes | Aurora Stadium, Launceston | 7:15 PM | 8:15 AM |
| 33rd Match | Jan 12, 2027 | Hobart Hurricanes | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:45 PM | 8:15 AM |
| 37th Match | Jan 16, 2027 | Perth Scorchers | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 3:30 PM | 5:00 AM |
BBL 15 Key Stats & Ladder
Check out the BBL 15 top performers and league standings to see who is leading the race for runs, wickets, and points.
| Category | Rank | Player/Team | Runs/Wickets/Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Runs | 1 | Liam Scott | 310 runs |
| 2 | Matt Short | 280 runs | |
| 3 | Chris Lynn | 178 runs | |
| 4 | Alex Carey | 96 runs | |
| 5 | Jamie Overton | 90 runs | |
| Most Wickets | 1 | Lloyd Pope | 15 wickets |
| 2 | Jamie Overton | 12 wickets | |
| 3 | Hassan Ali | 9 wickets | |
| 4 | Tabraiz Shamsi | 8 wickets | |
| 5 | Luke Wood | 8 wickets | |
| BBL 15 Ladder | 1 | Perth Scorchers | 14 points |
| 2 | Sydney Sixers | 13 points | |
| 3 | Hobart Hurricanes | 13 points | |
| 4 | Melbourne Stars | 12 points | |
| 5 | Adelaide Strikers | 8 points |
WBBL 11 Key Stats & Ladder
Check out the WBBL 11 top performers and standings to see who is leading the race for runs, wickets, and points.
| Category | Rank | Player/Team | Runs/Wickets/Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Runs | 1 | Laura Wolvaardt | 264 runs |
| 2 | Tammy Beaumont | 234 runs | |
| 3 | Bridget Patterson | 192 runs | |
| 4 | Maddie Penna | 187 runs | |
| 5 | Tahlia McGrath | 98 runs | |
| Most Wickets | 1 | Darcie Brown | 11 wickets |
| 2 | Amanda-Jade Wellington | 8 wickets | |
| 3 | Eleanor Larosa | 6 wickets | |
| 4 | Sophie Ecclestone | 6 wickets | |
| 5 | Tahlia McGrath | 5 wickets | |
| WBBL 11 Ladder | 1 | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 15 points |
| 2 | Sydney Sixers Women | 13 points | |
| 3 | Perth Scorchers Women | 12 points | |
| 4 | Melbourne Stars Women | 11 points | |
| 5 | Adelaide Strikers Women | 9 points |