WATCH: Sophie Ecclestone makes stunning catch to dismiss Annabel Sutherland in AUS vs ENG 3rd ODI | Women’s Ashes 2025
In the final match of the three-match ODI series in between Australia and England at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, England Sophie Ecclestone he gave a fantastic performance on the field, leaving the fans in awe. Ecclestone’s brilliance was on full display when she produced a spectacular catch to dismiss Australia’s top batsman Annabel Sutherland.
Sophie Ecclestone’s stunning catch
Everything happened in the 15th through whom Charlie Dean he hit Sutherland, who tried an ambitious shot. Running down the track to a full delivery outside off, Sutherland aimed to flick the ball over extra cover. However, there was no elevation to her shot and it was cut hard towards wide centre. Ecclestone, showing her athletic prowess, dived low to her left to complete a remarkable catch. Sutherland went for 10 runs off 16 balls, including two boundaries. England’s sharp play and Dean’s accurate throwing put the team in a commanding position.
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Ecclestone dives for the catch and Sutherland has to go. Australians now four down inside 15 overs! #Ash #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/H1b79SuOun
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 17, 2025
Dean continued her stellar bowling performance by picking up a crucial wicket Beth Mooney in the 33rd over. Mooney, who had just completed her half-century, stepped into a full delivery, aiming for a big hit in the center of the city. However, she missed her shot, sending the ball high into the air. Nat Sciver-Bruntplaced in short extra cover, she quickly moved back and secured a well-judged over-the-shoulder grab. Mooney’s dismissal for 50 runs off 64 balls, including four boundary balls, marked the turning point in the match as England disrupted a crucial partnership.
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Ecclestone shines with the ball and on the field
Ecclestone’s contribution was not limited to her heroics on the pitch. In the 50th and final over of Australia’s innings, Ecclestone showed her bowling prowess with a dismissal Alana King. King, trying to get the shot to short, cheated her attempt, pulling the ball away from the thick inside edge. Alice Capseyfielded at deep square leg, ran across and completed a fine catch. King is gone for 9 runs off 8 balls.
Australia records a terrifying total
Deciding to bat first, Australia set a challenging target of 309 runs for the loss of eight wickets. The highlight of their changes was Ashleigh Gardner‘s brilliant century, anchored by the overall team. Despite losing wickets at crucial moments, the Australian batsmen managed to keep the score on the scoreboard, ensuring a strong finish.
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