Laura Wolvaardt commits to Adelaide Strikers for WBBL 07

In her debut campaign for the Strikers, the South African scored 347 runs at a strike rate of 105 to finish the season as her side’s leading run-scorer

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Laura Wolvaardt has signed a one-year deal to remain with Adelaide Strikers for the 2021 edition of the Women’s Big Bash League.

The South African international made her WBBL debut for the Strikers last season, scoring a team-leading 347 runs, including two half-centuries, at a strike rate of 105 to install herself as the side’s go-to number three batter.

At international level, the 22-year-old has made 33 T20I appearances for South Africa, scoring 588 runs at a strike rate of 114.61. In total, she has scored 1,873 runs in 97 career T20 appearances, including one century and nine fifties.

Commenting on her return to Adelaide, Wolvaardt said: "I’m so excited to be returning to the Strikers. I loved every second of the Big Bash last year. The tournament is fantastic to be a part of and I couldn’t have asked for a better team. It’s such a great group of girls and I felt like I learned so much from the coaches last season. I can’t wait to start!"

^{Wolvaardt representing South Africa in the 2020 T20 World Cup semi-finals}

Adelaide Strikers’ general manager, Kate Harkness, added: "We are thrilled that Laura will be back in Adelaide this season, she is someone that adds immeasurable quality to our team both on and off the field.

"Laura is one of the most talented cricketers in the world, and to have so much experience at such a young age is an incredible achievement. We can’t wait to welcome Laura back into the group."

The Women's Big Bash returns on October 14, with Adelaide Strikers scheduled to play their first match of WBBL 07 on October 16 when they face Sydney Thunder.