Australia retain Women’s Ashes after ODI victory over England in Canberra
Australia have retained the women’s Ashes with a 27-run victory over England in the first one-day international of the multi-format series in Canberra.
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Women's Ashes: Beth Mooney, Darcie Brown Star As Australia Beat England In 1st ODI To Retain Urn
Beth Mooney's 73-run knock was followed up by Darcie Brown's four-wicket haul to help Australia defeat England by 27 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Thursday. With this win, Australia have taken an 8-4 lead in the Women's Ashes and, as a result, have retained the urn. Chasing 206, England got off to a bad start as Tammy Beaumont (3) and Heather Knight (0) were sent back to the pavilion by Darcie Brown in the fourth over of the innings, reducing the visitors to 10/2. Nat Sciver then added 29 runs to the total along with Lauren Winfield Hill. However, this stand was broken in the 11th over by Megan Schutt as she got the better of Winfield Hill (13) and England was reduced to 39/3.
Australia retains the Women's Ashes with victory in first ODI making it impossible for England to win series
Australia has retained the Women's Ashes yet again, with a victory in the first of three one-day internationals making it impossible for England to do anything either than tie the multi-format series.
Women's Ashes: Australia retain Ashes as England subside in Canberra
Australia retained the Women's Ashes as England subsided to a 27-run defeat in the first one-day international in Canberra.
Heather Knight feels England display in drawn Test gives boost for crucial ODIs
Heather Knight reckons England can take “real confidence” from their display in the only Test of the women’s Ashes as they head into the must-win one-day internationals.
Women's Ashes: England & Australia both in buoyant mood before decisive ODIs
England and Australia are both buoyant heading into the key Women's Ashes one-day internationals after their thrilling final-ball draw in the one-off Test
England taking ‘real confidence’ into Ashes ODIs after Test performance
The England captain made a brilliant century in the solitary Test match
More women’s cricket on TV, please
Cape Town - It would be silly of me to state that women’s cricket has come a long way – that has been clear for some time.