- Two masked men invaded a cricket ground on Wednesday
- Strikers’ game against Thunder was disrupted
- They evaded security by jumping a fence
The Women’s Big Bash League was hit by pitch invaders on Wednesday when two masked men disrupted play in Adelaide.
The star forwards were left stunned as two shirtless youngsters entered the field of play at Karen Rolton Oval, with one player rushing out of the way as the pair approached her.
The intruders evaded security and jumped over a fence with wide grins on their faces.
The Strikers’ social media team took the bizarre incident in stride, jokingly tweeting: ‘It’s time we got some streakers’.
Australian sport has been hit by numerous pitch invaders in recent months, with AFL, NRL and rugby matches disrupted by intruders.
A women’s cricket match was disrupted by two masked invaders on Wednesday
The shirtless pair took to the field of play during Adelaide’s match against the Thunder
Despite the brief stoppage, the Strikers bowlers were outstanding in a six-wicket win over Sydney Thunder, now in fourth place on 13 runs, with stylish Adelaide opening batter Laura Wolvaardt (47 off 45) leading the successful run chase at Karen Rollton Oval.
The Strikers have a bowling attack that is economical and varied and as a collective they found their groove to restrict the Thunder to 6-118.
Zimbabwe international Anesu Mushangwe (2-29) started her stint with a double-wicket maiden.
Veteran fast bowler Megan Schutt (2-25) and skipper Tahliah McGrath (1-12) kept things tight.
The Strikers bowled exceptionally to beat their Women’s Big Bash League rivals in Adelaide
In-form Thunder opener Chamari Athapaththu (43 off 40) was graceful but well contained by the bowlers.
The Strikers executed their chase to perfection.
Wolvaardt and opening partner Katie Mack (26) anchored the innings and Bridget Patterson (36no) rounded off the win superbly despite the best efforts of spinner Lauren Smith (3-16)