Bizarre moment masked men pitch invade a Women's Big Bash League game

The Women's Big Bash League was hit by pitch invaders on Wednesday as two masked men disrupted play in Adelaide.

Strikers stars were left gobsmacked as two shirtless youngsters entered the field of play at Karen Rolton Oval, with one player scurrying out of the way as the pair approached her.

Evading security, the intruders jumped a fence with broad grins on their faces.

The Strikers' social media team took the bizarre incident in their stride, jokingly tweeting: 'It's about time we had some streakers'.

Australian sport has been hit by numerous pitch invaders in recent months, with AFL, NRL and rugby matches disrupted by intruders. 

Despite the short interruption, the Strikers bowlers were outstanding in a six-wicket win over Sydney Thunder, now in fourth on 13 points, with stylish Adelaide opening batter Laura Wolvaardt (47 off 45) leading the successful run chase at Karen Rolton Oval.

The Strikers have a bowling attack which boasts economy and variety and as a collective they found their groove to restrict the Thunder to 6-118.

Zimbabwe international Anesu Mushangwe (2-29) began her spell with a double-wicket maiden.

Veteran fast bowler Megan Schutt (2-25) and skipper Tahliah McGrath (1-12) kept it tight.

In-form Thunder opener Chamari Athapaththu (43 off 40) was graceful but well contained by the bowlers.

The Strikers paced their run chase to perfection.

Wolvaardt and opening partner Katie Mack (26) anchored the innings and Bridget Patterson (36no) finished the win off superbly despite the best efforts of spinner Lauren Smith (3-16)