The 2017–18 Adelaide Strikers Women's season was the third in the team's history. Coached by Andrea McCauley and captained by Suzie Bates, the Strikers finished the regular season of WBBL|03 in fourth place. They were subsequently knocked out of the tournament via a 17-run semi-final loss to the Sydney Sixers at Adelaide Oval.
Squad
Each WBBL|03 squad featured 15 active players, with an allowance of up to five marquee signings including a maximum of three from overseas. Australian marquees were defined as players who made at least ten limited-overs appearances for the national team in the three years prior to the cut-off date (24 April 2017).[1]
Personnel changes made ahead of the season included:
Brisbane Heat won by 8 wickets (with 22 balls remaining) Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Umpires: Nathan Johnstone and Craig Thomas Player of the match: Beth Mooney (Heat)
The Strikers recorded the first-ever one-wicket victory in WBBL history,[11] defeating the Stars on the last ball of the match. Requiring three runs with one delivery remaining, Tabatha Saville scored a boundary off leg-spinner Kristen Beams to clinch a narrow win for her team.[12]
Adelaide Strikers won by 6 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) Traeger Park, Alice Springs Umpires: Darren Close and Craig Thomas Player of the match: Tahlia McGrath (Strikers)
Adelaide Strikers won the toss and elected to field
Match reduced to 16 overs per side due to rain delay
Sydney Sixers won by 7 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) Hurstville Oval, Sydney Umpires: Anthony Hobson and T Penman Player of the match: Alyssa Healy (Sixers)
Sydney Sixers won by 7 wickets (with 11 balls remaining) Hurstville Oval, Sydney Umpires: T Penman and G Stubbings Player of the match: Sarah Coyte (Sixers)
