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Brisbane’s back: Heat snap 706-day WBBL drought

Brisbane Heat's Charli Knott produced a stellar performance with the willow, smashing 104 runs off 61 balls…

By Steve Barrett · Cricket Australia

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 8:20 AM

Key Things to Know

Brisbane Heat defeated Adelaide Strikers by 14 runs to end a 706-day WBBL winless drought.
Charli Knott hit 104 runs from 61 balls to guide Brisbane to 4-184.
Adelaide were restricted to 5-170 despite half-centuries from Laura Wolvaardt and Maddie Penna.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Brisbane Heat ended a 706-day winless streak in the WBBL with a 14-run victory against the Adelaide Strikers at Drummoyne Oval. Charli Knott starred for the Heat, smashing 104 off 61 deliveries to power Brisbane to a total of 4-184. Adelaide replied with 5-170 from their 20 overs, falling short despite strong contributions from Laura Wolvaardt and Maddie Penna.

Wolvaardt made 75 and Penna scored 68 to keep Adelaide in contention during the chase. However, Brisbane's bowling attack held firm under pressure, led by spinners Sarah Glenn and Grace Harris, who took 2-19 each to secure the team's first victory since November 2024.

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Brisbane’s back: Heat snap 706-day WBBL drought

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