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Charli Knott’s 61-ball 104 ends Brisbane Heat’s 706-day winless streak in the WBBL

Adelaide Strikers went down by 14 runs to Brisbane Heat in their WBBL game despite half-centuries from Laura Wolvaardt and Madeline Penna…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:10 AM
Charli Knott’s 61-ball 104 ends Brisbane Heat’s 706-day winless streak in the WBBL
Key Things to Know
  • Charli Knott scored 104 off 61 balls as Brisbane Heat defeated Adelaide Strikers to end a 706-day WBBL winless streak.
  • Brisbane Heat defeated Adelaide Strikers by 14 runs after posting 184 for 4 and restricting Adelaide to 170 for 5.
  • Laura Wolvaardt scored 75 runs and Madeline Penna scored 68 runs in Adelaide Strikers' unsuccessful run chase.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Charli Knott scored a 61-ball 104 to guide Brisbane Heat to a 14-run win over Adelaide Strikers at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney, ending the team's 706-day winless streak in the WBBL. Knott's maiden century helped Brisbane Heat post 184 for 4 before Adelaide Strikers were held to 170 for 5 in reply.

Laura Wolvaardt scored 75 and Madeline Penna made 68 for the Strikers during the run chase. Spinners Sarah Glenn and Grace Harris both took 2 for 19 for Brisbane Heat to restrict the opposition and secure the victory.

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