Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers: Nicola Carey hits 66 on WBBL return after son’s birth as the team posts 138/5
Hobart Hurricanes captain Nicola Carey marked her return to competitive cricket with an unbeaten 66 as the defending Women’s Big Bash League champions posted 138 for 5 against the Adelaide Strikers at Ninja Stadium on Tuesday. The all-rounder had missed the previous match after the birth of her son, Louis.
Carey, who returned for the 17th game of WBBL|12, faced 53 deliveries and struck nine boundaries at a strike rate of 124.53. Adelaide skipper Tahlia McGrath won the toss and elected to bowl, but Carey’s innings gave the winless Hurricanes a competitive total in their home fixture.
Nicola Carey returns after welcoming son Louis
Nicola Carey had missed Saturday’s trip to face the Brisbane Heat following the birth of her son Louis last Wednesday. The club confirmed her return for the 17th match of WBBL|12, describing it as a significant boost for the defending champions. She had starred with both bat and ball in the earlier loss to the Melbourne Renegades, top-scoring with 62 off 43 balls and taking two for 30.
Her comeback innings at Ninja Stadium provided the Hurricanes with a competitive total as they seek their first win of the season.
