AUS-W vs ENG-W Ball by Ball Commentary

ENG-W

244/9(50.0 ov)

AUS-W

248/4(40.3 ov)

Australia Women beat England Women by 6 wickets

Commentary

Australia Women

4:38 PM IST It was just like a stroll in the park for Australia in the end. A tough, tough defeat for England and that leaves them with a lot to reflect on before the knockouts arrive. Next up in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 is one of the most crucial clashes of this tournament as India Women take on New Zealand Women in Navi Mumbai. Oh, boy! This is going to be a spicy one as these two teams are the top two contenders to fill in the fourth and final berth for the semifinals. That game will be played on 23rd October, Thursday, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 9.30 am GMT. But do tune in early for the pre-match buzz and analysis. Until then, we sign off. Take care, cheers.

4:31 PM IST The victorious stand-in skipper of Australia Women, Tahlia McGrath, expresses her delight after the convincing win, calling it a clinical performance from her team. Praises her spinners for doing a fantastic job with the ball, adding that despite a shaky start with the bat, both Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner were absolutely world-class. Notes with a smile that Annabel thoroughly deserved a hundred for the way she batted. Speaking on Alana King, McGrath highlights her impressive record against England and says she matches up really well against their lineup. Reflecting on their bowling, Tahlia admits that they missed their lengths early and were punished for it, but overall, she’s happy with how things turned out. When asked about Annabel Sutherland, McGrath doesn’t hold back her praise, calling her a gun and one of the hardest-working cricketers in the squad. Before signing off, she talks about the team’s mindset, saying it’s all about belief. On Alyssa Healy’s fitness, McGrath confirms it’s day-by-day progress, handled carefully by the physios, but assures that Healy is tracking nicely.

4:39 PM IST The captain of England Women, Nat Sciver-Brunt, reflects on the defeat. She says they did not have enough runs on the board. She admits that Alana King bowled really well in the middle overs and restricted them. She details that Australia made it very difficult to build a partnership. She praises Tammy for playing brilliantly. She adds that as the lights came on, the conditions changed slightly. She acknowledges that they bowled well in patches, but the partnership between Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland took the game away from them. Speaking about how to counter Alana King, she says they could have been clearer with their shot selection, suggesting that playing off the back foot and using the feet a bit more might have been more effective, something she says she’d be reflecting on personally. Nat is full of praise for Tammy Beaumont, commending her focus and resilience. She notes that Tammy has been working incredibly hard in the nets, and it was pleasing to see that effort rewarded with a solid knock this time around. Sciver-Brunt admits that her bowlers struggled to maintain consistency while defending the total. While she highlights that they built pressure in phases, she feels that loose deliveries and overcomplication let the opposition off the hook. Looking ahead, Nat stresses the importance of taking the positives and the learnings from the match. She admires Australia’s strength and says that against a top side like them, the team needs to be sharp right through the game.

4:13 PM IST Australia's Annabel Sutherland is adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for her impressive match-winning all-around performance. She says that it was a lot of fun out there and she thoroughly enjoyed batting alongside Ashleigh Gardner, who always keeps the game flowing. She smiles, saying she had the best seat in the house watching Gardner play her shots. Reflecting on her own innings, she mentions that she just wanted to spend time in the middle, and once she got in, the wicket felt really nice to bat on. She knows when she gets in, she can cash in, and it’s all about trusting her game, she adds confidently. Talking about the game situation, Annabel admits that they were aware it would be tough to defend on such a fast outfield, so they tried to keep the momentum going. Credits the bowlers, especially the spinners led by Alana King, for doing a fantastic job and maintaining control when it mattered most.

4:13 PM IST ... THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ...

4:13 PM IST Earlier in the game, England Women were put in to bat, and for a while, it looked like they were setting up something special. Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones gave them the perfect launch in the Powerplay, but the story flipped the moment Australia’s spinners entered the scene. What followed was a slow suffocation as runs dried up, pressure piled on, and wickets began to tumble in a steady procession. With Knight and Sciver-Brunt falling cheaply, the already vulnerable middle order was left exposed, and Beaumont’s fine knock couldn’t stretch much further. If not for Alice Capsey’s spark and Charlie Dean’s late fightback with a 61-run partnership in the backend, England’s total would have looked far worse. For Australia, the spin trio of King, Molineux, and Gardner spun a tidy web, sharing five wickets between them, while Annabel Sutherland stood tall as the standout performer with an impressive three-for.

4:36 PM IST Another clear difference between the two sides was how they handled spin. The ball skidded, sometimes gripped off the pitch, and England’s batters caved under the pressure, retreating into a defensive shell against the Australian spin trio led by Alana King. Five wickets fell in that phase. Australia, by contrast, lost just one between overs 11 and 30. Even under pressure, the Aussies used their feet intelligently, never letting the spinners settle. Their batting wasn’t one-dimensional, as they attacked every corner of the ground with composure, no panic, no shortcuts. Once the target dropped below three figures, the chase became all but a formality, and the only race was about who would reach her hundred first. Gardner did first, but Sutherland fell short of a couple of runs, but that barely mattered. England’s bowlers were left deflated, unable to respond to Australia’s relentless fightback.

4:24 PM IST The difference in the game boiled down to that middle phase. England managed just 69 runs between overs 11 and 30, while Australia, despite being four down, put together 109 runs. The Gardner-Sutherland alliance thrived on the theme of smart strike rotation, turning ones into twos, and sneaking in the occasional boundary. That steady approach, combined with a manageable asking rate, was exactly what Australia needed. England simply couldn't produce a quiet phase and were a bit too inconsistent with their lines and lengths.

4:08 PM IST Australia usually leans on strong starts from the likes of Litchfield and Healy, but this time the top order struggled. Mooney and Sutherland tried to steady the innings with a 44-run stand, but Mooney’s dismissal forced another rebuilding phase, putting real pressure on the middle order and batting depth. Like Australia’s spinners earlier, England’s spin duo of Ecclestone and Dean tried to clamp down and put on a complete choke, but Gardner and Sutherland held their nerve, taking control back through the middle overs, and what followed was a picture-perfect display of how to construct a run chase.

4:04 PM IST Chasing 245 wasn’t as simple for Australia as it might have seemed, looking at their initial struggles. With Alyssa Healy missing out due to a calf strain, the top order faced a serious test from England’s bowlers. Georgia Voll struggled to fill Healy’s shoes, while Perry and Litchfield couldn’t make much of an impact either. England got exactly the start they wanted with Linsey Smith and Lauren Bell keeping up relentless pressure. The skidding deliveries kept the Australian batters on edge, leaving them at 46/3 at the end of ten overs, their second-lowest Powerplay score in this World Cup.

4:03 PM IST There is a reason why Australia Women are seven-time world champions. The message has been sent loud and clear once again, and any doubts about their dominance have been thoroughly erased. No Healy, no problem. Early fall of wickets, no issues. Australia have delivered another chasing masterclass, this time in Indore, despite having their backs against the wall initially. They remain the only unbeaten team in this World Cup and continue to assert their dominance over their arch-rivals. This marks their 14th win against England in ODI World Cups. Is there any way to stop this Australian juggernaut? The answer is - negative - in bold and capital.

End of over 40.37 runs

AUS-W: 248/4CRR: 6.12

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:104 (73)

Annabel Sutherland:98 (112)

Sophie Ecclestone:9.3-0-62-1

40.3

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

91.9kph

FOUR! DONE AND DUSTED! Short and outside off, Ashleigh Gardner goes back and punches it through covers for a boundary to seal the deal. Annabel Sutherland remains unbeaten on 98. Australia Women have defeated England Women by six wickets with 57 balls to spare.

40.2

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

79.2kph

Full and around off, Annabel Sutherland uses her feet and knocks it down to long on. She takes a single and gives the strike back to Ashleigh Gardner.

40.1

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 2 runs

DROPPED! Full and outside off, Annabel Sutherland clears her front leg and tries to go for a big lofted shot downtown but ends up slicing it off the outer half of the bat towards extra cover. Heather Knight backtracks and runs over her left shoulder before extending both her arms to take it but fails to hold onto it and spills out. Two runs taken.

End of over 407 runs

AUS-W: 241/4CRR: 6.03RRR: 0.40

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:100 (72)

Annabel Sutherland:95 (110)

Lauren Bell:8-0-48-1

39.6

Lauren Bell to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

111.8kph

Back of a length and around off, Ashleigh Gardner goes back and taps it down to short third. Australia Women just need 4 runs now and Annabel Sutherland also needs 4 runs for her hundred.

39.5

Lauren Bell to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

111.5kph

On a length and around off, Gardner taps it down to cover off the front foot.

39.4

Lauren Bell to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

A low full toss, around off, Gardner defends it into the deck.

39.3

Lauren Bell to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

FOUR! HUNDRED FOR ASHLEIGH GARDNER! What an innings! What a player! Short and outside off, Gardner waits back and opens the bat face late to get it sliced to the left of backward point for a boundary to complete her milestone. Raises her bat, removes her helmet and soaks in the applause. A proper match-winning knock from her. This is her third hundred in ODIs and second against England.

Ashleigh Gardner

Runs: 100(69)SR: 144.93

39.2

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

On a length and outside off, sliced away to deep point for a single off the back foot.

39.1

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, 2 runs

A full toss, around off, Annabel Sutherland lofts it off the inside half of the bat to the right of long on for a couple of runs. Moves to 94.

End of over 3916 runs

AUS-W: 234/4CRR: 6.00RRR: 1

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:96 (68)

Annabel Sutherland:92 (108)

Sophie Ecclestone:9-0-55-1

38.6

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

FOUR! Deliberately played! Short and outside off, Ashleigh Gardner waits back and opens her bat face at the last second. Guides it to the left of short third for a boundary. She moves to 96. Australia Women just need 11 runs.

38.5

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

Sliding in, full and around off, knocked down to long off for a single.

38.4

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

On the shorter side, around off, Gardner gets forward and drives it through covers for one.

38.3

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, 2 runs

Tossed up, full and outside off, Gardner lofts it to the left of extra cover for a couple of runs.

38.2

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

FOUR! PUMPED! Full and around off, Ashleigh Gardner uses her feet and goes inside out to loft it over extra cover for a boundary.

38.1

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

FOUR! CARVED AWAY! Short and outside off, Ashleigh Gardner goes back, uses the depth of the crease and cuts it to the right of backward point for another boundary.

End of over 389 runs

AUS-W: 218/4CRR: 5.74RRR: 2.25

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:91 (107)

Ashleigh Gardner:81 (63)

Lauren Bell:7-0-41-1

37.6

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, 4 runs

FOUR! GOOD SHOT! On a length and around middle, Annabel Sutherland backs away and punches it to the left of mid off for a boundary.

37.5

Lauren Bell to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

Another slower delivery, on a length and outside off, punched down through covers for a single by Ashleigh Gardner.

37.5

Lauren Bell to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

WIDE! Pace off, short of a length and sliding down leg, Ashleigh Gardner swivels to pull but misses. A good take by the keeper to her left. Called a wide.

37.4

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

87.0kph

Short of a good length and around middle, pulled away a bit uppishly but in the gap towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

37.3

Lauren Bell to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

Full and around off, Ashleigh Gardner clears her front leg and lofts it. Though she mistimes it, but gets enough power to clear the mid off fielder. A single taken before the long on fielder could mop it up to her left.

37.2

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

On a length and around off, dabbed down to the left of cover for a single off the back foot.

37.1

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, no run

Lands it full and around off, does Lauren. Annabel Sutherland prods forward and eases it down to cover.

End of over 374 runs

AUS-W: 209/4CRR: 5.65RRR: 2.76

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:85 (103)

Ashleigh Gardner:79 (61)

Linsey Smith:8-0-43-2

36.6

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

Nagging length and around middle, punched it down to the right of the bowler, who tries to stop it but ends up parrying it to long on. A single taken.

36.5

Linsey Smith to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

A bit shorter, around off, Gardner remains deep in her crease and punches it through covers for one.

36.4

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

Flatter and quicker, around off, Annabel Sutherland uses her feet and drills it to long off for one.

36.3

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, no run

Sliding in, full and around off, pushed back to the bowler off the front foot.

36.2

Linsey Smith to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

Much shorter and around middle, Gardner hangs back and punches it to beat the diving Linsey Smith to her left for a single.

36.1

Linsey Smith to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

In-between length and around off, Gardner presses back and punches it to cover.

End of over 3615 runs

AUS-W: 205/4CRR: 5.69RRR: 2.85

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:77 (58)

Annabel Sutherland:83 (100)

Alice Capsey:2-0-18-0

35.6

Alice Capsey to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

77.9kph

An arm ball, full and around off, knocked down to long off for a single off the front foot.

35.5

Alice Capsey to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

Sliding in, full and around off, Annabel prods forward and drills it to long off for one.

35.4

Alice Capsey to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

Flatter, full and around off, Ashleigh Gardner uses her feet and knocks it down to long off for a single.

35.3

Alice Capsey to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

FOUR! Ashleigh Gardner is in a hurry! Short and around middle, Gardner swivels and uses the depth of the crease before thrashing it to the right of the deep mid-wicket for another boundary. 200 IS UP FOR AUSTRALIA WOMEN!

200 Runs for the teamAustralia Women

Runs: 202/4

35.2

Alice Capsey to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

FOUR! PUNISHED! Short and around middle, Ashleigh Gardner opens her stance, swivels and pulls it to the right of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

35.1

Alice Capsey to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

FOUR! CRUNCHED! Full and outside off, Ashleigh Gardner prods forward and drives it through the gap between extra cover and mid off for a boundary.

End of over 354 runs

AUS-W: 190/4CRR: 5.43RRR: 3.66

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:63 (53)

Annabel Sutherland:82 (99)

Linsey Smith:7-0-39-2

34.6

Linsey Smith to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

Quicker and shorter, outside off, Gardner dabs it down to the left of cover and steals a quick single.

34.5

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

Nagging length and around off, stabbed down to long off for a single.

34.4

Linsey Smith to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

Sliding in, short and around off, Gardner eases it down to long off for a single.

34.3

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

Keeps it shorter and around off, knocked down to long off for one.

34.2

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, no run

On the shorter side, around off, Annabel goes back and dabs it down to cover.

34.1

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, no run

An arm ball, full and around off, Annabel Sutherland prods forward and taps it to cover-point.

3:32 PM IST DRINKS BREAK. Things have prodigiously changed since the last hydration break. Australia are cruising effortlessly towards another win and time is running out for England, along with runs as well. Only picking up all 10 wickets will help them to turn this around, or else this is turning out to be another stroll in the park for the Aussies. All Australia needed was one stable partnership after the initial slip-up, and they have got one. Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland have added 118 runs together at a brisk pace and have taken the game away from England's reach. Linsey Smith (6-0-35-2) is back into the attack. She replaces Nat Sciver-Brunt.

End of over 343 runs

AUS-W: 186/4CRR: 5.47RRR: 3.68

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:80 (95)

Ashleigh Gardner:61 (51)

Alice Capsey:1-0-3-0

33.6

Alice Capsey to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

83.0kph

Floated up, full and around off, knocked down to long off for one off the back foot.

33.5

Alice Capsey to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

86.7kph

Sliding in, short and around middle, Gardner swipes it to deep square leg for one.

33.4

Alice Capsey to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

84.7kph

Keeps it shorter, around off, Annabel Sutherland opens her stance and pulls it to deep backward square leg for one.

33.3

Alice Capsey to Annabel Sutherland, no run

78.3kph

On the shorter side, around off, dabbed down back to the bowler off the back foot.

33.2

Alice Capsey to Annabel Sutherland, no run

82.1kph

Dragged back length and around off, Annabel rocks back and punches it back to the bowler.

33.1

Alice Capsey to Annabel Sutherland, no run

78.8kph

Slower through the air, full and around off, Annabel Sutherland lunges and defends it back to the bowler.

End of over 3314 runs

AUS-W: 183/4CRR: 5.55RRR: 3.64

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:60 (50)

Annabel Sutherland:78 (90)

Nat Sciver-Brunt:7-0-44-0

32.6

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

Nagging length and around middle, clipped it to mid-wicket off the back foot.

32.5

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

103.2kph

FOUR! GLORIOUS! A hat-trick of boundaries for Ashleigh Gardner. Full and around off, Gardner prods forward and lofts it over mid off for a boundary.

32.4

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

FOUR! PUNISHED! Short of a good length and around middle, Ashleigh Gardner hangs back and pulls it in the gap towards deep square leg for another boundary.

32.3

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

95.8kph

FOUR! WHIPPED! FIFTY FOR GARDNER! On a good length and on the pads, Ashleigh Gardner goes back and swipes it to deep backward square leg for a boundary. This is her 8th half-century in ODIs and it has been an impactful innings. All quality, and she has brought the Aussies back in the driver's seat.

Ashleigh Gardner

Runs: 52(47)SR: 110.64

32.2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

105.2kph

Sliding in, on a length and around leg, tucked away to deep square leg for a single off the back foot.

32.1

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

On a length and around off, Ashleigh Gardner presses back and punches it through covers for one.

End of over 326 runs

AUS-W: 169/4CRR: 5.28RRR: 4.22

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:77 (89)

Ashleigh Gardner:47 (45)

Sophie Ecclestone:8-0-39-1

31.6

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, no run

74.9kph

Tossed up, full and around off, Annabel Sutherland lunges and defends it into the deck.

31.5

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

73.7kph

Dragged back length and outside off, Ashleigh Gardner punches it down to sweeper cover for one.

31.4

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

73.3kph

Keeps it shorter, around off, does Sophie. Annabel Sutherland rocks back and punches it down to deep cover for one. The 100-run partnership is up between Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland.

31.3

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, no run

78.4kph

On the shorter side and around off, Annabel Sutherland punches it down to cover point.

31.2

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 4 runs

75.4kph

EDGED AND FOUR! Short and spinning away, outside off, Annabel Sutherland presses back and tries to cut it but gets a thick outside edge that goes to the right of the keeper for a boundary.

31.1

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, no run

74.0kph

A full toss, around off, Annabel Sutherland uses her feet and pushes it back to the bowler.

End of over 318 runs

AUS-W: 163/4CRR: 5.26RRR: 4.31

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:72 (84)

Ashleigh Gardner:46 (44)

Nat Sciver-Brunt:6-0-30-0

30.6

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

92.8kph

On a hard length and around off, punched down to long on for a single off the back foot.

30.5

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, 4 runs

103.1kph

FOUR! SHOT! Cross-seam delivery, on a length and around leg. Annabel Sutherland picks it up and whips it to deep backward square leg for a boundary.

30.4

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, no run

90.0kph

Floats up, full and around off, does Nat. Annabel Sutherland prods forward and drives it to the right of the bowler, where Nat Sciver-Brunt dives to that side but fails to collect it and ends up parrying it to mid off.

30.3

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

103.4kph

Angling in, on a length and around off, Gardner hangs back and flicks it to long on for one.

30.2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

97.9kph

A bit fuller and around off, Annabel Sutherland uses her feet and knocks it down to long on for a single.

30.1

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

90.2kph

On a length, sliding in, around middle, Ashleigh Gardner swipes it to deep square leg for one.

3:16 PM IST A very productive phase for Australia. Strike rotation, converting ones in twos with odd boundaries coming in between, has churned 77 runs for Australia in this 21-30 over phase, bringing them on top again. England, in this same period, only managed to score 26/1, with the Aussie spinners choking the runs completely.

End of over 307 runs

AUS-W: 155/4CRR: 5.17RRR: 4.50

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:44 (42)

Annabel Sutherland:66 (80)

Sophie Ecclestone:7-0-33-1

29.6

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

72.7kph

Drops it full and on the leg stump line. Ashleigh Gardner charges ahead and flicks it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.

29.5

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

Short and outside off, Ashleigh Gardner hangs deep and punches it to extra cover.

29.4

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

73.6kph

Full and straight, on middle, Annabel Sutherland walks forward and flicks it to the right of long on for a single.

29.3

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

74.9kph

Overpitched delivery, around off and middle, Ashleigh Gardner drills it down to long off for a single.

29.2

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

75.0kph

An in-dipping delivery, on off, Ashleigh Gardner taps it gently off the back foot to the off side.

29.1

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

76.3kph

FOUR! Too easy! Ecclestone provides a lot of flight on it, Ashleigh Gardner advances down the track, takes it on the full and uses her wrists to flick it through the vacant deep square leg region for a boundary.

150 Runs for the teamAustralia Women

Runs: 152/4

End of over 296 runs

AUS-W: 148/4CRR: 5.10RRR: 4.61

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:65 (79)

Ashleigh Gardner:38 (37)

Nat Sciver-Brunt:5-0-22-0

28.6

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, no run

An off cutter by the looks of it, short of a length, on middle. Annabel Sutherland is rushed on the front foot and gets an inside edge onto the front pad.

28.5

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

This one skids through the length, on the pads. Ashleigh Gardner looks to work it to the leg side, but gets an inside edge onto the pads before the ball rolls to the leg side for a single.

28.4

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

101.4kph

Fullish delivery on the stumps. Annabel Sutherland drives it all along the ground to long on for a single.

28.3

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

90.9kph

Nips in from a length, on off. Ashleigh Gardner punches on the rise to the left of cover for a hasty single.

28.2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

Full and on the pads, Annabel Sutherland whips it away to deep backward square leg for a single.

28.1

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, 2 runs

Touch full and outside off, Annabel Sutherland weighs back and steers it to the left of deep cover. Sophia Dunkley cuts it off in the deep. Two taken.

End of over 287 runs

AUS-W: 142/4CRR: 5.07RRR: 4.68

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:36 (35)

Annabel Sutherland:61 (75)

Charlie Dean:6-0-32-0

27.6

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

86.5kph

Full and on middle, Ashleigh Gardner pushes it off the front foot to mid on.

27.5

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

85.4kph

EDGED, FOUR! Fortuitous! Not that short from Dean, but she darts this and skids through the surface, on the leg stump line. Ashleigh Gardner is rushed on the back foot and tries to work it to the leg side, but closes the bat face early and the ball shoots off the outside edge. Runs behind to the deep third fence for a boundary.

27.4

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

84.4kph

Full on middle, Sutherland with a gentle push towards deep square leg for a single.

27.3

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

84.7kph

Length, on the stumps, pulled away by Gardner to deep mid-wicket for a single.

27.2

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

84.7kph

Short and on the leg stump line. It lands and just doesn't rise up. Annabel Sutherland is beaten on the pull shot and the ball also evades the keeper and runs behind to the deep fine leg region. They cross for a bye.

27.1

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, no run

Tossed up, full and on off, Annabel Sutherland shimmies ahead and blocks it off.

End of over 2712 runs

AUS-W: 135/4CRR: 5.00RRR: 4.78

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:31 (32)

Annabel Sutherland:60 (72)

Lauren Bell:6-0-32-1

26.6

Lauren Bell to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

111.2kph

On a back of a length, around off, worked off the back foot to point. Expensive over from Bell. 12 runs off it. 21 runs from the last two overs for the Aussies.

26.5

Lauren Bell to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

113.2kph

FOUR! In the air, but in the gap! Bell shortens the length, outside off. Ashleigh Gardner covers the stumps and flashes hard at it. Cuts it uppishly, but between backward point and short third for a boundary. Runs are coming thick and fast for the Aussies.

Ashleigh Gardner

Runs: 31(31)SR: 100.00

26.4

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

113.3kph

The keeper, Amy Jones, is up to the stumps now. Back of a length, outside off, Sutherland punches off the back foot to deep extra cover for a single.

26.3

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, 4 runs

111.1kph

FOUR! Fine shot! Bell pitches it full and keeps the line of attack on off. Annabel Sutherland advances down the track and places it magnificently between mid off and extra cover for a cracking boundary.

26.2

Lauren Bell to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

108.7kph

Nagging length, around off, nipping away. Ashleigh Gardner stands tall and steers it to the widish backward point region for a quick single.

26.1

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

Back of a length, outside off, Annabel Sutherland hangs back and punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

26.1

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

113.9kph

WIDE! Angles way down leg, on a fuller length, Sutherland misses the flick. Wide called.

End of over 269 runs

AUS-W: 123/4CRR: 4.73RRR: 5.08

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:26 (29)

Annabel Sutherland:54 (69)

Charlie Dean:5-0-26-0

25.6

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, 2 runs

84.3kph

Very full and outside off, Ashleigh Gardner carves it through cover-point for a couple of runs.

25.5

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

86.4kph

On a length, on the stumps, Annabel Sutherland rocks back and steers it to deep mid-wicket for another single.

25.4

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

84.7kph

On a length, sliding in. Ashleigh Gardner hangs back and works it across to deep mid-wicket for a single.

25.3

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

86.4kph

Full and flat on the stumps, flicked away to deep mid-wicket for one more.

25.2

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, no run

84.9kph

Full and flat on middle, Annabel Sutherland steps down the track and pushes it to mid-wicket.

25.1

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, 4 runs

86.8kph

FOUR! FIFTY FOR ANNABEL SUTHERLAND! Her first fifty in World Cups and overall, this is her 4th ODI half-century. She will aim to double it up and bat till the end. Full and outside off, tossed up, Annabel Sutherland charges down the track and lofts it inside out over extra cover for a boundary to get to her milestone. This also brings up the 50-run partnership between these two and has come at quite a decent pace as well.

Annabel Sutherland

Runs: 52(66)SR: 78.79

End of over 253 runs

AUS-W: 114/4CRR: 4.56RRR: 5.24

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:23 (27)

Annabel Sutherland:48 (65)

Lauren Bell:5-0-20-1

24.6

Lauren Bell to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

111.9kph

Much fuller than the previous delivery, on off, Ashleigh Gardner firmly drives it to mid off. Halfway into the chase. Australia Women are 114/4, needing another 131 runs to win.

24.5

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

113.2kph

Fuller, on the stumps. Annabel Sutherland steps down the track and drives it straight down the ground to the left of long on for a single.

24.4

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, no run

109.9kph

Straight and full, on middle, Annabel Sutherland responds with a solid front foot block.

24.3

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, no run

108.9kph

Full in length, on middle and leg, Annabel Sutherland brings the bat vertically down and drives it to pierce the mid on gap, but the fielder from the inner ring cuts it off to her left.

24.2

Lauren Bell to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

109.8kph

Full and outside off, driven to the sweeper cover for a single.

24.1

Lauren Bell to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

112.8kph

Fuller than a length, on the fourth stump, Ashleigh Gardner leans and drives it to mid off.

24.1

Lauren Bell to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

111.8kph

WIDE! Sprays it down leg, full in length. Ashleigh Gardner gets inside the line to whip it away but misses. Wide called.

End of over 2411 runs

AUS-W: 111/4CRR: 4.63RRR: 5.15

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:22 (24)

Annabel Sutherland:47 (62)

Linsey Smith:6-0-35-2

23.6

Linsey Smith to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

78.6kph

On a length, around off, Ashleigh Gardner hangs deep and punches it through extra cover for an easy single. 11 off the over. This partnership is blossoming pretty well between Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner.

23.5

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

78.9kph

Full, on middle, Annabel Sutherland drills it down the ground for a single.

23.4

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, no run

80.8kph

Fuller, on middle, driven back to the bowler. Linsey collects by diving to her right.

23.3

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, 2 runs

86.1kph

Shortens the length, does Smith, outside off, Annabel Sutherland cuts off the back foot to deep backward point for a couple of runs.

23.2

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, 6 runs

84.6kph

SIX! High and handsome! Into the slot from Linsey, full and sliding on the leg stump. Annabel Sutherland gets down and across and picks the length in a trice. She slogs it massively over deep square leg for a six.

23.1

Linsey Smith to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

79.3kph

On a length, Ashleigh Gardner shimmies down the track and works it to long off for a single.

End of over 233 runs

AUS-W: 100/4CRR: 4.35RRR: 5.37

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:38 (58)

Ashleigh Gardner:20 (22)

Charlie Dean:4-0-17-0

22.6

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, no run

87.4kph

Tossed up, full and around off, driven off the front foot to mid off.

22.5

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

75.3kph

Short and on middle, Ashleigh Gardner hangs deep in the crease and pulls it to deep square leg for a single. 100 UP FOR AUSTRALIA WOMEN!

100 Runs for the teamAustralia Women

Runs: 100/4

22.4

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

83.8kph

Too full on middle, Annabel Sutherland advances down the track and spanks it down to long on for a single.

22.3

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, no run

81.4kph

Nice and full, around off, pushed to mid off.

22.2

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, no run

82.5kph

Full, around off, eased back to the bowler.

22.1

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

Short of a length, around leg. Gardner pulls it away along the ground to the right of diving short fine leg for a quick single.

End of over 229 runs

AUS-W: 97/4CRR: 4.41RRR: 5.28

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:18 (20)

Annabel Sutherland:37 (54)

Linsey Smith:5-0-24-2

21.6

Linsey Smith to Ashleigh Gardner, 3 runs

76.8kph

Drifting on the pads, on a length. Ashleigh Gardner hangs back and nudges it through square leg and short fine leg. Lauren Bell from square leg chases the ball all the way to the ropes and puts in a dive to flick the ball inside the playing area. Saves a run for her side, does Bell.

21.5

Linsey Smith to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

76.2kph

MISFIELD, FOUR! Full and around off and middle. Ashleigh Gardner with a little shimmy down the track, lofts it over the bowler. Charlie Dean from long off runs to her right to collect it on the bounce, but the ball deceives her and spins away and beats her and hugs the fence behind.

21.4

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

78.0kph

Full and outside off, Annabel Sutherland charges down the track and drives it to long off for a single.

21.3

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, no run

77.2kph

Round-arm delivery, full and around off, Annabel Sutherland drives it off the front foot to mid-wicket.

21.2

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, no run

85.2kph

Touch full, on off, pushed back to the bowler off the front foot.

21.1

Linsey Smith to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

78.4kph

Fuller one, on the pads, Ashleigh Gardner drives it down to long on for a single.

End of over 2110 runs

AUS-W: 88/4CRR: 4.19RRR: 5.41

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:36 (51)

Ashleigh Gardner:10 (17)

Charlie Dean:3-0-14-0

20.6

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, no run

Short and on middle, drifting in. Annabel Sutherland hangs back and nudges it to short mid-wicket.

20.5

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

85.5kph

Fuller and around off, Ashleigh Gardner shimmies down the track and works it to the left of the diving bowler for single down to long off.

20.4

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, 4 runs

85.8kph

FOUR! Excellent placement! Loosener from Dean, as she slides this on a length, at the pads. Ashleigh Gardner is quick to use the depth of the crease and pulls it to the left of the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.

20.3

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

83.5kph

Full and outside off, Annabel Sutherland drives it along the ground to long off for a single.

20.2

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, no run

84.7kph

Full and straight, on middle, driven back to the bowler.

20.1

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, 4 runs

82.7kph

FOUR! Welcome boundary for the Aussies. Full and around off, Annabel Sutherland dances down the track and smashes it to the left of the diving cover fielder for a boundary.

2:42 PM IST Excellent phase for England Women. Their spinners have managed to squeeze on the runs as Australia only managed to score 32 runs in this 11-20 over phase, hitting just one boundary. The run rate is inching closer to run-a-ball and they will aim to step on the accelerator a bit.

End of over 202 runs

AUS-W: 78/4CRR: 3.90RRR: 5.56

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:5 (15)

Annabel Sutherland:31 (47)

Sophie Ecclestone:6-0-26-1

19.6

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

73.8kph

Pushes through, full and around off, defended to the left of the bowler off the front foot.

19.5

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

91.4kph

Quicker, full and around middle, flicked away to deep mid-wicket off the back foot for a single.

19.4

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, no run

77.4kph

An arm ball, full and around off, eased away to cover off the front foot.

19.3

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, no run

79.2kph

Angling in, full and around off, Sutherland lunges and drives it to cover.

19.2

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, no run

78.3kph

Tossed up, full and around off, Annabel prods forward to flick but gets a leading edge to cover.

19.1

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

81.0kph

Sliding in, full and around off, Gardner preeses back and taps it to the left of cover for a quick single.

End of over 193 runs

AUS-W: 76/4CRR: 4.00RRR: 5.45

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:4 (13)

Annabel Sutherland:30 (43)

Charlie Dean:2-0-4-0

18.6

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

85.3kph

Dishes a fuller delivery, around off, Gardner goes back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

18.5

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

84.4kph

Pushes through, full and around off, Gardner lunges and defends it back to the bowler.

18.4

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

85.1kph

Dragged back length and outside off, Ashleigh Gardner presses back and punches it to the left of the bowler.

18.3

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

83.7kph

Much fuller and around off, Annabel Sutherland uses her feet and knocks it down to long on for one.

Annabel Sutherland

Runs: 30(43)SR: 69.77

18.2

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, no run

77.8kph

Flatter, full and around off, defended back to the bowler off the front foot.

18.1

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

Slower through the air, full and outside off, Ashleigh Gardner uses her feet and drives it through covers for one.

End of over 184 runs

AUS-W: 73/4CRR: 4.06RRR: 5.37

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:2 (9)

Annabel Sutherland:29 (41)

Sophie Ecclestone:5-0-24-1

17.6

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

77.5kph

Floated up, full and around off, driven away towards deep cover for a single off the front foot.

17.5

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

Pushes through, fulll and around off, Gardner lunges and eases it down to cover.

17.4

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

77.3kph

Touch shorter, around off, tapped away towards cover point off the back foot for a single.

17.3

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, 1 run

78.0kph

Sliding in, full and around off, Ashleigh Gardner uses her feet and drives it towards extra cover, who fumbles and concedes a single.

17.2

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

81.0kph

Tossed up, full and around off, driven away to the right of the bowler off the front foot.

17.1

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

78.5kph

Short and outside off, cut away to deep point for a single off the back foot.

End of over 171 run

AUS-W: 69/4CRR: 4.06RRR: 5.33

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:0 (5)

Annabel Sutherland:27 (39)

Charlie Dean:1-0-1-0

16.6

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

82.9kph

Pushes through, full and around off, Gardner prods forward to defend it but gets an outside edge that rolls away towards cover point.

16.5

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

79.3kph

Slower through the air, full and around off, driven away towards backward point off the front foot.

16.4

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

83.4kph

Nagging length and around off, nudged away to the left of mid-wicket off the back foot.

16.3

Charlie Dean to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

83.7kph

Keeps it shorter, outside off, Ashleigh Gardner remains deep in her crease and punches it to mid on.

16.2

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

81.5kph

On the shorter side, around off, dabbed down to the left of extra cover for a single.

16.1

Charlie Dean to Annabel Sutherland, no run

Tossed up, around off, pushed back to the bowler off the front foot.

End of over 166 runs

AUS-W: 68/4CRR: 4.25RRR: 5.20

Ball

Ashleigh Gardner:0 (1)

Annabel Sutherland:26 (37)

Sophie Ecclestone:4-0-20-1

15.6

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, no run

83.1kph

Slower and shorter, around leg, Gardner goes back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

2:26 PM IST DRINKS BREAK. Australia are in all sorts of trouble with their top four blown away inside the first twenty overs. The game is hanging in the balance with Australia’s deep batting lineup still in play. They need a strong middle over partnership to steady the ship. The asking rate isn’t a worry yet, but they can’t afford to retreat into a defensive shell. England, meanwhile, have executed their plans nearly perfectly with the ball. All they need to do is keep chipping away, take wickets at regular intervals, and stop any partnership from building momentum. Ashleigh Gardner is in at number 6.

15.5

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, no run

77.1kph

OUT! TAKEN! BIG WICKET! Short and outside off, a genuine hit-me delivery from Ecclestone. Beth Mooney presses back and tries to pull it powerfully, but ends up playing it straight towards mid-wicket. Nat Sciver-Brunt, stationed there, moves to her left with her extended hands and pouches it. She lands with her grip closed and manages to hold on to it. Beth Mooney departs on 20 (30) and Australia Women are 68/4, needing another 177 runs to win.

Beth Mooney

20 (30b 1x4 0x6)SR: 66.67

c Nat Sciver-Brunt b Sophie Ecclestone

15.4

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

81.6kph

Slower through the air, full and around off, tapped down to the left of extra cover for a single.

15.3

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, no run

77.8kph

Floated up, full and around off, defended down into the deck off the front foot.

15.2

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 4 runs

77.9kph

FOUR! POWERED! Short and around off, Annabel Sutherland presses back, opens her stance and pulls it powerfully to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

15.1

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, 1 run

80.0kph

Tossed up, full and around off, dragged down to deep mid-wicket with a sweep shot for a single.

End of over 154 runs

AUS-W: 62/3CRR: 4.13RRR: 5.22

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:21 (34)

Beth Mooney:19 (28)

Nat Sciver-Brunt:4-0-16-0

14.6

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, 2 runs

99.3kph

Hurls it on a length and around off, Annabel Sutherland flicks it to beat the diving mid-wicket fielder to her right for a couple of runs.

14.5

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Beth Mooney, 1 run

101.3kph

Short of a good length and outside off, dabbed down to deep point for a single.

14.4

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

101.9kph

Back of a length and around off, Annabel Sutherland gets across and paddles it over the keeper's head. A single take before the short third fielder mops it up to her left.

14.3

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, no run

106.5kph

On the shorter side and around off, dabbed down to cover off the back foot.

14.2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, no run

94.8kph

Nagging length and around off, punched down to mid off from the front foot.

14.1

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, no run

104.5kph

On a length and around the leg stump, angling in further. Annabel Sutherland walks forward and tries to flick across the line, but misses. Gets rapped high on her front pad. There is an appeal for LBW, but it is turned down. Possibly going down the leg stump line.

End of over 145 runs

AUS-W: 58/3CRR: 4.14RRR: 5.19

Ball

Beth Mooney:18 (27)

Annabel Sutherland:18 (29)

Sophie Ecclestone:3-0-14-0

13.6

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, no run

77.7kph

Slower through the air, full and around off, Beth prods forward and keeps it out beside the pitch on the off side.

13.5

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

79.8kph

On the shorter side, around off, Annabel Sutherland goes deep in the crease and punches it a bit uppishly, but to the left of Sophie Ecclestone, who dives low to her left but does not get her hand on it, and the ball rolls down to long off for a single.

13.4

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, 1 run

76.7kph

Full and around off, Beth Mooney knocks it down to long off for a single.

13.3

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

80.3kph

Floated up, full and around off, Annabel Sutherland uses her feet and drives it to long off for one.

13.2

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, 1 run

80.4kph

Sliding in, full and on the pads, knocked down to long off for a single.

13.1

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

81.7kph

Tossed up, full and around off, drille down to long off for a single off the front foot.

End of over 132 runs

AUS-W: 53/3CRR: 4.08RRR: 5.18

Ball

Beth Mooney:16 (24)

Annabel Sutherland:15 (26)

Nat Sciver-Brunt:3-0-12-0

12.6

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Beth Mooney, no run

91.2kph

Pace off, on a length and around off, blocked down into the deck.

12.5

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

105.4kph

Spears it full and outside off, does Nat. Annabel Sutherland drives it to the left of extra cover, who fumbles and concedes a single.

12.4

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, no run

104.9kph

Bowled it fuller and around off, driven away to mid off from the front foot.

12.3

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, no run

102.8kph

On a length, angling in, around off, Annabel uses her feet and stabs it to cover.

12.2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Beth Mooney, 1 run

103.3kph

On a good length and outside off, Mooney remains deep in her crease and cuts it to deep point for one.

12.1

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Beth Mooney, no run

Short of a good length and around off, dabbed down to backward point off the back foot.

End of over 121 run

AUS-W: 51/3CRR: 4.25RRR: 5.10

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:14 (23)

Beth Mooney:15 (21)

Sophie Ecclestone:2-0-9-0

11.6

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, no run

77.9kph

Pushes through, full and around off, does Sophie. Annabel prods forward and defends it.

11.5

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, no run

77.6kph

Floated up, full and around off, defended down into the deck off the front foot.

11.4

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, no run

77.2kph

Slower through the air, full and around off, Annabel Sutherland prods forward and looks to drive it but gets a leading edge that rolls away to backward point.

11.3

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, no run

75.8kph

Dragged back length and outside off, tapped down to the right of backward point.

11.2

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, no run

80.2kph

Tossed up, full and around off, Annabel Sutherland uses her feet and clips it to backward square leg.

11.1

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, 1 run

83.8kph

On the shorter side, around middle, flicked away to deep mid-wicket for a single off the back foot.

End of over 114 runs

AUS-W: 50/3CRR: 4.55RRR: 5

Ball

Beth Mooney:14 (20)

Annabel Sutherland:14 (18)

Nat Sciver-Brunt:2-0-10-0

10.6

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Beth Mooney, 1 run

102.0kph

Back of a length and around off, worked away to deep backward square leg for a single off the back foot.

50 Runs for the teamAustralia Women

Runs: 50/3

10.5

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Beth Mooney, no run

Nagging length, angling across, outside off, dabbed down to cover.

10.5

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Beth Mooney, 1 run

91.3kph

WIDE! Drifting down the leg side, on a length, Beth misses her flick. Called a wide.

10.4

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

104.2kph

Hard length and around middle, nudged away to deep square leg for a single.

10.3

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, no run

103.5kph

Angling in, on a length and around off, Annable gets behind the line and defends it.

10.2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Beth Mooney, 1 run

103.6kph

Back of a length, angling in, around off, Beth slices it to the left of backward point for a single.

10.1

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Beth Mooney, no run

On a good length and around off, punched down to mid off from the back foot.

2:09 PM IST Powerplay is done! Australia Women are 46/3 after the first ten overs. England Women were 55/1 at the same stage. Australia's top order has been thoroughly tested in the absence of Alyssa Healy. England Women are in a strong position, but need to keep chipping away with the wickets as this Australian team bats deep. Whereas Australia Women would need a strong partnership between Sutherland and Mooney against the English spin attack. Now, England Women can have four fielders outside the inner ring for the remainder of the innings.

End of over 108 runs

AUS-W: 46/3CRR: 4.60RRR: 4.97

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:13 (16)

Beth Mooney:12 (16)

Sophie Ecclestone:1-0-8-0

9.6

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, no run

76.6kph

Review lost! On a length, sliding around off and middle and skidding off the surface. Sutherland goes back and tries to defend it straight but gets a faint inside edge onto her front pad. An appeal for LBW, but not given. Nat Sciver-Brunt takes the review after chatting with the bowler. However, UltraEdge confirms a spike when the ball is next to the bat. England burn a review as the on-field decision is upheld.

9.5

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, 1 run

78.9kph

Slightly full and on off, Beth Mooney drives along the ground to long off for a single.

9.4

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, no run

83.3kph

Around off, spinning in from a length. Beth Mooney punches it back to the bowler off the back foot.

9.3

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, 4 runs

81.3kph

FOUR! Crunched away in style! Too much width, outside off on a length. Beth Mooney goes deep inside the crease and cuts it powerfully through backward point for a boundary.

9.2

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, no run

80.8kph

Keeps it on the stumps, does Sophie, on a length, Beth Mooney punches it back to the bowler off the back foot.

9.1

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 3 runs

80.2kph

Short and on off, Annabel Sutherland rocks back and punches it to short cover. The fielder misfields and the ball runs towards the deep extra cover fence, but it is cut off by Charlie Dean, who runs to her left from long off and dives to flick the ball inside the playing area. Three taken.

1:58 PM IST Double change. Sophie Ecclestone is in the attack.

End of over 96 runs

AUS-W: 38/3CRR: 4.22RRR: 5.04

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:10 (14)

Beth Mooney:7 (12)

Nat Sciver-Brunt:1-0-6-0

8.6

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

On the pads, on a fullish length, Annabel Sutherland whips it to deep square leg for a single.

8.5

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, 4 runs

102.3kph

FOUR! Punished! A rare loosener from Sciver-Brunt. Fractionally short, on middle. Annabel Sutherland weighs on the back foot and heaves it perfectly between deep fine leg and deep square leg for a boundary.

8.4

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Annabel Sutherland, no run

99.0kph

Aims the stumps at 99 kph, on a length, Annabel Sutherland blocks it off the back foot to mid-wicket.

8.3

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Beth Mooney, 1 run

102.3kph

Full now, on the leg stump, Beth Mooney flicks it to the left of mid-wicket for a quick single.

8.2

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Beth Mooney, no run

Back of a length, on middle, tucked across to square leg.

8.1

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Beth Mooney, no run

Nat Sciver-Brunt is into the attack. Bowls a length ball, across off. Beth Mooney is hurried on the back foot as it skids and nips away. Beats the outside edge as Mooney is pinned in the crease, and plays away from her body.

End of over 85 runs

AUS-W: 32/3CRR: 4.00RRR: 5.07

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:5 (11)

Beth Mooney:6 (9)

Linsey Smith:4-0-15-2

7.6

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, no run

83.4kph

Stays low on the bounce, outside off, on a length. Annabel Sutherland rocks back and hits it to short cover.

7.5

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, no run

78.8kph

On middle, and full, pushed straight back to the bowler.

7.4

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, no run

79.4kph

Short and on middle, tucked off the back foot to mid on.

7.3

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, 4 runs

79.7kph

FOUR! Straight out of the coach's manual! Half volley on offer, on off, Annabel Sutherland leans on, maintains her shape, opens the bat face and drives it past the diving extra cover fielder for a boundary.

7.2

Linsey Smith to Beth Mooney, 1 run

77.1kph

Full again, Mooney chips it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

7.1

Linsey Smith to Beth Mooney, no run

77.3kph

Full, on the stumps, Mooney steers it to square leg.

End of over 71 run

AUS-W: 27/3CRR: 3.86RRR: 5.06

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:1 (7)

Beth Mooney:5 (7)

Lauren Bell:4-0-17-1

6.6

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, no run

114.1kph

On a back of a length, at 114.1 kph, outside off, Annabel Sutherland weighs back and cuts it to backward point.

6.5

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, no run

112.7kph

Full and straight, on middle, Annabel Sutherland plays with a straight bat face and drives it to mid on.

6.4

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, no run

114.5kph

At 114.5 kph, on a good length, Annabel Sutherland nudges it to the leg side off the back foot.

6.3

Lauren Bell to Annabel Sutherland, no run

114.6kph

Tails into the batter, full in length, Sutherland flicks it to short mid-wicket.

6.2

Lauren Bell to Beth Mooney, 1 run

115.3kph

Fuller in length, on off, Beth Mooney drives it to the left of mid off. Only a single as the mid off fielder dives and intercepts.

6.1

Lauren Bell to Beth Mooney, no run

114.4kph

Almost a yorker, on middle, Mooney flicks it to mid-wicket.

End of over 63 runs

AUS-W: 26/3CRR: 4.33RRR: 4.97

Ball

Annabel Sutherland:1 (3)

Beth Mooney:4 (5)

Linsey Smith:3-0-10-2

5.6

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, no run

83.7kph

Around off, full, Annabel Sutherland drives it firmly back to the bowler. Another spectacular over from Linsey Smith. She is 3-0-10-2 so far.

5.5

Linsey Smith to Beth Mooney, 1 run

79.4kph

Full and on off, driven down to long off for a single.

5.4

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run

81.8kph

Drops it full and around off, Annabel Sutherland works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

5.3

Linsey Smith to Annabel Sutherland, no run

78.6kph

Sliding into the batter, on a fullish length, nudged off the back foot to short mid-wicket.

1:45 PM IST Annabel Sutherland is in at 5.

5.2

Linsey Smith to Ellyse Perry, no run

80.3kph

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A soft, soft dismissal and this is a massive blow for Australia. Linsey bowls it on a fractionally fuller length, drifting into the batter and it stays low by skidding through the deck. Ellyse Perry is rushed on the back foot and is also cramped up for room. Looks to work on the leg side, but ends up chipping it off the leading edge and straight back to the bowler. Linsey Smith makes no mistake and takes a fine return catch. Ellyse Perry departs for 13 (19) and Australia Women are in serious trouble as they slip down to 24/3.

Ellyse Perry

13 (19b 3x4 0x6)SR: 68.42

c & b Linsey Smith

5.1

Linsey Smith to Beth Mooney, 1 run

78.6kph

Too full, across the batter, on off, Beth Mooney drives it along the ground to long off for a single.

End of over 51 run

AUS-W: 23/2CRR: 4.60RRR: 4.93

Ball

Ellyse Perry:13 (18)

Beth Mooney:2 (3)

Lauren Bell:3-0-16-1

4.6

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, no run

113.9kph

Outside off on a length, Ellyse Perry cuts it square off the back foot, but straight to backward point. Just 1 run off this over.

4.5

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, no run

115.0kph

An attempted yorker, on middle, Ellyse Perry drills it to mid on off the front foot.

4.4

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, no run

113.2kph

Short and nipping in from the pitch, Ellyse Perry punches it to extra cover.

4.3

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, no run

112.7kph

Length ball, outside off, left alone by Perry.

4.2

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, no run

112.4kph

Back of a length, just outside off, jagging back in. Ellyse Perry covers the line and tries to punch through covers, but ends up chopping off the inside edge. The ball bounces behind to the keeper.

4.1

Lauren Bell to Beth Mooney, 1 run

113.2kph

Full and around off, crisply driven to the left of mid off where the fielder dives across to intercept and prevent a single.

End of over 41 run

AUS-W: 22/2CRR: 5.50RRR: 4.84

Ball

Ellyse Perry:13 (13)

Beth Mooney:1 (2)

Linsey Smith:2-0-7-1

3.6

Linsey Smith to Ellyse Perry, no run

87.6kph

Slides into the stumps, on a length. Perry hangs deep in the crease and bunts it back to the bowler. A successful over for Smith and England.

3.5

Linsey Smith to Ellyse Perry, no run

82.4kph

Short in length, around off, punched off the back foot to the cover region.

3.4

Linsey Smith to Ellyse Perry, no run

75.4kph

Very full and outside off, driven away to cover.

3.3

Linsey Smith to Beth Mooney, 1 run

79.5kph

Full and on middle, clipped wide of mid on for a single.

3.2

Linsey Smith to Beth Mooney, no run

76.8kph

Arm ball on a length, defended to cover.

1:36 PM IST Beth Mooney walks in at 4.

3.1

Linsey Smith to Georgia Voll, no run

79.9kph

OUT! BOWLED! A dream start for England as they have dismissed both the Aussie openers inside four overs. Smith bowls an arm ball from around the stumps and goes full, on the off stump line. Georgia Voll shapes to sweep it through the leg side, but plays all over the line and completely loses her shape before rolling beside the pitch. The ball sneaks through the inside edge before rattling the stumps behind. Georgia Voll couldn't do much damage and departs for 6 (7) and Australia Women are 21/2.

Georgia Voll

6 (7b 1x4 0x6)SR: 85.71

b Linsey Smith

End of over 39 runs

AUS-W: 21/1CRR: 7.00RRR: 4.76

Ball

Ellyse Perry:13 (10)

Georgia Voll:6 (6)

Lauren Bell:2-0-15-1

2.6

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, 4 runs

111.3kph

FOUR! In complete control! Bell keeps feeding her on the pads, on a fuller length. Perry flicks it with absolute ease and finds the fence at deep mid-wicket. 9 runs off that over. 2-0-15-1 so far for Lauren Bell.

1:34 PM IST Change of bat for Ellyse Perry.

2.6

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, 1 run

110.8kph

WIDE! Slides one down the leg stump line, on a fuller length, Perry misses the flick again. Wide called.

2.5

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, no run

112.2kph

Nagging length, outside off, Perry rocks back and punches it to extra cover.

2.4

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, no run

104.9kph

Spears it on the pads, full in length, Perry misses to flick it away and wears on the front pad. Perry would feel that she missed out on that.

2.3

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, no run

110.5kph

Fuller and on the fourth stump, Ellyse Perry leans on it and knocks it crisply to extra cover.

2.2

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, 4 runs

111.9kph

FOUR! All class! Full and on the pads, Ellyse Perry flicks it along the ground, through the vacant square leg region for a boundary.

2.1

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, no run

112.2kph

Full and straight on off, Perry prods forward and drives it to extra cover.

End of over 26 runs

AUS-W: 12/1CRR: 6.00RRR: 4.85

Ball

Georgia Voll:6 (6)

Ellyse Perry:5 (4)

Linsey Smith:1-0-6-0

1.6

Linsey Smith to Georgia Voll, no run

83.0kph

On off on a length, Voll taps it off the back foot into the off side.

1.5

Linsey Smith to Georgia Voll, 4 runs

74.9kph

FOUR! SMASHED! Half volley from Smith, around off, Georgia Voll does not hold back as she gets low on her knee and spanks it straight and flat down the ground for a boundary. The umpire ducks in the nick of time to let the ball through. Geez, that's hit with sheer brute force.

1.4

Linsey Smith to Georgia Voll, no run

81.5kph

Pitched full and around off, Georgia Voll leans on and defends it under the bat.

1.3

Linsey Smith to Ellyse Perry, 1 run

86.6kph

Drags the length back, does Smith, and it skids through. Perry hangs deep in the crease and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

1.2

Linsey Smith to Georgia Voll, 1 run

Comes in with the arm, full and on middle. Georgia Voll sweeps it aerially to the left of deep square leg for a single.

1.1

Linsey Smith to Georgia Voll, no run

72.9kph

Full from around the stumps, on off, Georgia Voll gets it on the full and works it down to mid on.

1:27 PM IST Linsey Smith will bowl from the other end.

End of over 16 runs

AUS-W: 6/1CRR: 6.00RRR: 4.87

Ball

Ellyse Perry:4 (3)

Georgia Voll:1 (1)

Lauren Bell:1-0-6-1

0.6

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, no run

Full and around off, Perry responds with a solid front foot block. An eventful opening over. 6 runs and a wicket of Litchfield.

0.5

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, no run

111.3kph

Touch full and outside off, Perry drives it to extra cover.

0.4

Lauren Bell to Ellyse Perry, 4 runs

112.0kph

FOUR! That is some way to get off the mark. Length ball, sliding onto the pads. Easy picking for Perry as she helps it with the pull shot and finds the long leg fence.

1:25 PM IST Ellyse Perry walks in at 3.

0.3

Lauren Bell to Phoebe Litchfield, no run

108.1kph

OUT! BOWLED! Absolute jaffa from Bell and England have got the desired start. Lauren aims the stumps, and on a good length. It lands and just nips away off the deck, skidding through a bit as well. Phoebe Litchfield prods forward to defend, but plays the initial line and gets beaten on the outside edge. The ball beats the bat and smashes into the stumps. England are joyous and rightly so. The dangerous Phoebe Litchfield departs for 1 (2), and Australian Women are 2/1.

Phoebe Litchfield

1 (2b 0x4 0x6)SR: 50.00

b Lauren Bell

0.2

Lauren Bell to Georgia Voll, 1 run

111.6kph

Back of a length, shaping away gently, outside off. Georgia Voll stands tall and cuts it uppishly towards deep backward point. The ball skids off the practice pitches, but Emma Lamb does well to stop with an outstretched right hand and dives in that direction. A single taken.

0.1

Lauren Bell to Phoebe Litchfield, 1 run

Phoebe and Australia are underway off the first ball. Lauren bashes the length hard, on the leg stump. Phoebe Litchfield gets across on the back foot and glances it to deep backward square leg for a single.

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