New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Hobart Hurricanes captain Nicola Carey marked her return to competitive cricket with an unbeaten 66 as the defending Women's Big Bash League champions posted 138 for 5 against the Adelaide Strikers at Ninja Stadium on Tuesday. The all-rounder had missed the previous match after the birth of her son, Louis.

Carey, who returned for the 17th game of WBBL|12, faced 53 deliveries and struck nine boundaries at a strike rate of 124.53. Adelaide skipper Tahlia McGrath won the toss and elected to bowl, but Carey's innings gave the winless Hurricanes a competitive total in their home fixture.

Nicola Carey had missed Saturday's trip to face the Brisbane Heat following the birth of her son Louis last Wednesday. The club confir...