Women’s Ashes: Third ODI, Taunton
England 285-9 (50 overs): Sciver-Brunt 129 (149); Jonassen 3-30
Australia 199 (35.3 overs): Perry 53 (58); Cross 3-48
England triumphed by 69 runs (DLS); Ashes series ended in an 8-8 tie
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England vanquished Australia in Taunton, creating a draw in the Women’s Ashes series and dealing Australia its first bilateral One Day International series loss since 2013.
The victory by 69 runs means that the points-based and multi-format Ashes series has resulted in an 8-8 draw, but Australia, as the defending champion, retains the Ashes.
The reigning world champion Australia was given a revised objective of 269 in 44 overs after their chase of England’s 285-9 was interrupted by rain. England’s impressive total was the result of Nat Sciver-Brunt’s back-to-back century.
However, England steadily claimed wickets, while Australia floundered in forming partnerships, eventually plummeting from 190-6 to 199 all out.
Australia’s opening batters were dismissed early, falling to 15-2 before all-rounder Ellyse Perry put up resistance to England’s onslaught with contributions of 53 and 45 alongside Tahlia McGrath and Beth Mooney, respectively.
Perry’s score of 53 stood out as the only half-century in the innings, and Ash Gardner’s remarkable 41 off 24 balls ignited a late charge in the chase before an outstanding run-out by Danni Wyatt from the boundary ended her momentum.
Kate Cross shone with a figure of 3-48, while Lauren Bell and spinner Charlie Dean claimed two wickets each, further unsettling Australia’s rhythm after a rain interruption at 19.2 overs into their innings.
Earlier on, Sciver-Brunt set the groundwork for England’s momentous victory with another extraordinary innings after an initial slump to 12-2. She forged a crucial partnership of 147 runs with captain Heather Knight, who contributed 67.
Wyatt added a fiery 43 off 25 balls, aiding England in setting their highest ODI total against Australia on home ground, which could have led to the second-highest successful run-chase of all time.
This outcome marks the end of the most intensely contested Ashes since the draw in 2017. Despite winning more matches in the series, England’s decade-long quest to reclaim the urn persists, highlighting the impact of the four points awarded to Australia for their Test victory in June.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Women’s Ashes Series Draw
Who won the third ODI in the Women’s Ashes series?
England won the third ODI against Australia in the Women’s Ashes series.
What was the end result of the Women’s Ashes series?
The Women’s Ashes series ended in a draw with both England and Australia scoring 8 points each.
When was the last time Australia faced a defeat in an ODI series?
Prior to their defeat by England in this Women’s Ashes series, Australia last suffered an ODI series defeat in 2013.
Despite the draw in the series, why does Australia retain the Ashes?
Australia, as the previous holders of the Ashes, retains the trophy in the event of a draw.
Who were the significant performers in the third ODI?
Key performers in the third ODI were Nat Sciver-Brunt from England, who scored a century, and Ellyse Perry from Australia, who scored 53 runs. Kate Cross was notable with her bowling figures of 3-48.
More about Women’s Ashes Series Draw
- Women’s Ashes History
- ODI Cricket Overview
- Australian Women’s Cricket Team
- England Women’s Cricket Team
5 comments
Such a nail-biter! this series was. England really proved themselves, especially Sciver-Brunt. Looking forward to the next Ashes.
Goes to show, u can never underestimate any team in cricket. Kudos to England for holding their ground and making it a drawn series!
Not a bad result for England considering their early slump in the match. Sciver-Brunt really stepped up. Deserved victory for them in this match at least!
never thought i’d see the day where England would bring down the Aussies like that! And to think they held them to a draw in the ashes. Simply unbelievable!
Wow! Can’t believe Australia’s undefeated streak has come to an end. They’ve been such a force in the ODI. But England really put up a good fight, hats off to ’em!