Adelaide Strikers’ seasoned campaigner Bridget Patterson entered elite territory during the 12th match of the ongoing Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 11, becoming only the third batter to surpass 2,000 runs for the franchise.
The 31-year-old right-hander reached the landmark during her side’s clash against Perth Scorchers at the Junction Oval, Melbourne, on November 16, 2025. Patterson, who was just seven runs away from the milestone before the game, scored a resolute 21 off 22 deliveries, taking her career tally to 2,014 WBBL runs for the Strikers. Despite her milestone moment, Adelaide fell behind by nine runs under the DLS method in a rain-interrupted contest.
For Patterson, the achievement underscores nearly a decade of consistency and loyalty with the Adelaide-based outfit. Since her debut on December 12, 2015, against the Hobart Hurricanes at Launceston, she has become one of the pillars of the Strikers’ batting core. Across 143 matches and 131 innings for the team, Patterson has amassed 2,014 runs at an average of 19.74 and a strike rate of 103.54, featuring five half-centuries. Her dedication has seen her grow alongside the franchise’s evolution from an aspirational side to a regular title contender in recent WBBL seasons.
One of Patterson’s finest moments in Strikers colours came on October 29, 2023, at Adelaide, when she produced a commanding 70 off 53 balls against Brisbane Heat. The innings, decorated with seven boundaries and two sixes, powered Adelaide to a 59-run victory and earned her the Player of the Match award. It was an illustration of her ability to anchor innings while maintaining aggression, a hallmark of her contribution to the Strikers through the years.
In the current season, Patterson has collected 33 runs from two innings, providing valuable stability in the middle order. Her presence continues to be a vital factor for Adelaide as they seek to build momentum after a mixed start to their campaign. The Strikers sit fifth on the points table with three points from three matches, which include a win over Melbourne Renegades, a defeat, and a washed-out fixture against the Melbourne Stars.
While the result against the Perth Scorchers did not go their way, Patterson’s milestone arrival in this contest adds a layer of personal triumph amid team rebuilding. Now joining skipper Tahlia McGrath and Sophie Devine in the 2,000-run club for the Strikers, she cements her place among the franchise’s all-time greats, a reflection of durability, belief, and quiet contribution across eleven WBBL seasons.
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