Australia secured a commanding 86-run victory over England in the third and final Women's Ashes ODI, leaving England's hopes of reclaiming the Ashes hanging by a thread. Australia's impressive batting display, spearheaded by Ash Gardner's match-winning century, saw them post a formidable 308-8. While England showed improvement with the bat, they were ultimately unable to match Australia's dominance, falling short at 222 all out. Australia now hold a commanding 6-0 lead in the multi-format series, and England must win all three T20s and the Test match to retain the Ashes.
England 's hopes of regaining the Women's Ashes are hanging by a thread after suffering a heavy 86-run defeat by Australia in the third and final one-day international in Hobart.
While England's failure to chase 181 in the second ODI was a result of their own mistakes - unable to capitalise on a rare Australian off day - here was a timely reminder from the world champions of their class and staggering strength in depth. England's bowlers again started the innings with excellent discipline as Australia stuttered to 46-3 after the 10-over powerplay. They removed openers Phoebe Litchfield and Alyssa Healy for 15 apiece, Ellyse Perry was caught down the leg side for two and Annabel Sutherland fell shortly after for just 10.
Sciver-Brunt, Charlie Dean and Lauren Bell took two wickets apiece but it was an unusually poor day for Sophie Ecclestone, who was targeted by Australia and conceded 76 from her 10 overs, including 17 from the final over of the innings by Wareham.
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