Days after smashing 150, retired South Africa batter scores another century to create WBBL history as Smriti Mandhana's fifty goes in vain

Retired South Africa wicketkeeper-batter is only the second batter in women's T20s to achieve this feat. Argentina's Maria Casterineiras achieved the rare feat last year.

Lizelle goes berserk, Nicola scores fifty

At Bellerieve Oval, Hobarat, Adelaide Strikers captain Tahlia McGrath won the toss and opted to bowl first. The in-form Lizelle wasn't affected by Danielle Wyatt Hodge getting out for a golden duck in the first over to Megan Schutt. She hit Orla Prendergast for a six and two fours in the second over. In the ninth over, she reached her half-century from 35 balls with a six over Jemma Barsby. She accelerated in the middle overs and reached her century with a boundary in the 15th over over Amanda-Jade Wellington. 

She took 58 deliveries to reach three figures, only  23 more after reaching her half-century. She would have crossed her previous best but was run out by Jemma in the 15th over. The opener scored 103 runs from 39 balls. Her knock featured 13 fours and four sixes.

After Lizelle departed, Nicola Carey reached her half-century from 39 balls. Nicola remained unbeaten for 64 off 46 balls including seven fours and a six. Skipper Elyse Villani contributed with a 14-ball 23 to help Hobart Hurricanes post 191/2.

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Mandhana scores fifty

In reply, Smriti Mandhana got Adelaide off to a good start despite Katie Mack taking her time. She hit the first six in the second over. After powerplay overs, Adelaide Strikers were 63 for no loss. The Indian opener reached her half-century from 30 balls in the seventh over. Lauren Smith ended Mandhana's stay at the crease. The left-handed batter scored 51 runs from 32 balls including six fours and a couple of sixes.