Brisbane Heat Beat Adelaide Strikers by 14 Runs After Knott Ton

Brisbane Heat beat Adelaide Strikers by 14 runs in the Women's Big Bash League on Thursday, defending 184 for 4 at the Drummoyne Oval in Sydney.

Laura Wolvaardt made 75 off 48 balls and Madeline Penna hit 68 off 45, but the Strikers finished on 170 for 5 after needing 185 to win.

Sarah Glenn took two wickets for 19 runs and Grace Harris took two for 19 as Heat held their nerve in the final overs.

Charli Knott's maiden century, 104 off 61 balls, had set up the win after the Strikers won the toss and chose to bowl first.