Smriti Mandhana WBBL: In the Women's Big Bash League, India's superstar batsman Smriti Mandhana has been signed by the Adelaide Strikers team for the upcoming season. Mandhana has been signed pre-draft before the auction. This will be her fourth team in the Women's Big Bash League. Before this, she has played with Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, and Sydney Thunder. In India's Women's Premier League, Mandhana led RCB to the title, whose coach was Luke Williams. Luke Williams is also the coach of Adelaide Strikers in WBBL. 

Looking forward to playing in Australia: Mandhana 

Smriti Mandhana said that I always look forward to playing in Australia and am excited about the opportunity to contribute to a great team like the Strikers. I am thrilled to continue working with Luke. Our past experiences together have been very beneficial and I look forward to taking it forward.

Adelaide Strikers coach Luke Williams said that Smriti Mandhana has talent. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Strikers. She has experience and technique. I know firsthand the dedication and energy she brings to the team and on the field. We will move forward for success in the upcoming season.

Mandhana scored 784 runs in the Women's Big Bash League 

Smriti Mandhana is known for her excellent batting. When she is in her rhythm, she can destroy any bowling attack. During her season for the Thunder in the WBBL in 2021, she scored an unbeaten 114 off 64 balls against the Melbourne Renegades, which is the joint second-highest individual score in the history of the tournament. Mandhana has so far scored a total of 784 runs while playing in the Women's Big Bash League. 

Adelaide Strikers have won the WBBL title twice

Adelaide Strikers have won the Women's Big Bash League title twice. In the final of the eighth season, they defeated Sydney Sixers by 10 runs. In the final of the ninth season, they defended the title by defeating Brisbane Heat. Now in the 10th season, their eyes will be on achieving a hat-trick of titles.