Women’s Ashes: Australia beat England in low-scoring second ODI thriller to extend series lead | Cricket news
Australia extended their Women’s Ashes lead over England as the hosts defended a modest total to seal a 21-run victory in a thrilling second one-day international in Melbourne.
After losing Sunday’s opener in Sydney, the tourists looked in good shape to level the series at the Junction Oval when a fine fielding display saw them bowl out Australia for 180 in the 45th over of the hosts’ innings.
However, despite being relatively well placed at 68-2 after overcoming the early loss of their opening batsmen, England fell short as Amy Jones was stranded on 47 when Heather Knight’s side were all out for 159 with 11 balls remaining of your changes.
The win gives Australia another two points in the multi-format series and extends its lead to 4-0.
That means England need to win at least three of the four remaining white-ball clashes to keep alive their hopes of winning the Ashes heading into the final Test of the series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from January 30.
More to come…
Women’s Ashes 2025 schedule
All dates and times UK and Ireland
- First ODI: Saturday, January 11 – North Sydney Oval – Australia won by four wickets
- Other ODIs: Monday 13 January – Junction Oval, Melbourne – Australia won by 21 runs
- Third ODI: 23.05, Thursday, January 16 – Ninja Stadium, Hobart
- First T20I: 8.40am Monday 20th January – Sydney Cricket Ground
- Second T20I: 8.40am Thursday 23 January – Manuka Oval, Canberra
- Third T20I: 8.10am Saturday January 25 – Adelaide Oval
- Test: 3.30am Thursday 30 January – Sunday 2 February – MCG, Melbourne
