WATCH: Madeline Penna scores 27 runs in one over in the WBBL|12 match between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat. Read

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Adelaide Strikers batsman of Madeline Penna by Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 In Brisbane Heat Performed brilliant batting against. Strikers chasing the target of 185 runs, Penna dismissed the fast bowler in the 14th over. Sianna Ginger Faced and scored fours and sixes as per his wish.

This over completely changed the pace of the chase, with Penna hitting four fours and two sixes to reduce the runs required by the Strikers. Their explosive effort brought the equation even closer, although Brisbane Heat ultimately managed to secure a 14-run win.

Madeline Penna took 27 runs from Sianna Ginger in the 14th over.

Penna started the over with a four through deep extra cover, followed by another four towards fine leg. Ginger's troubles increased when she bowled a no-ball, after which the Strikers batsman hit another four. The over also included a wide, giving Adelaide extra runs without bowling a ball. Penna then continued his attack by hitting a six towards backward square leg and ended the over with another maximum towards deep square leg.

He scored 27 runs in this over, which included four fours and two sixes, which put huge pressure on Ginger. This big over reduced the requirement to 56 runs in the last six overs and gave Adelaide fresh hope in the chase.

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Charli Knott's century brings Brisbane Heat back to winning ways in WBBL

Before this, Charli Knott Played a brilliant innings to take Brisbane Heat to the score of 184/4 in 20 overs. The all-rounder scored 104 runs in just 61 balls, which included 12 fours and four sixes, making him his maiden WBBL century. His innings provided the basis for a competitive total, with the batsman completely dominating the Strikers' bowling attack throughout his innings. Knott was eventually run out in the 18th over after a brilliant innings.

In response, Laura Wolvaardt scored 75 while leading Adelaide's chase, while Penna struck in the final moments with 68 from 41 balls. The pair kept the Strikers in the contest, but Brisbane's bowlers ensured they could not cross the target. Sarah Glenn Wolvaardt and the captain Tahlia McGrath out, while Grace Harris Also took two wickets. The Heat restricted Adelaide to 170/5 for a 14-run win and ended a 706-day wait for a win in the WBBL.

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