The defiant Australian Women outplayed England Women by 89 runs to register a scintillating victory in the one-off Women’s Ashes Test match here at Trent Bridge on Monday. With this victory, the heavyweight Australian contingent clinched the first leg Ashes Test series as the action now heads into the 3-match T-20I series.
Winning the toss at Trent Bridge, Australian Women skipper Alyssa Healy made an exemplary decision to bat first. Batting first, Australian Women put up a commanding 473-runs total in their first innings.
Perry & McGrath lead the Australian scorecard with a 119-run partnership
Australian Women were off to a resilient start as Elysse Perry (99) and Tahlia McGrath (61) powered a stunning 119-run stand for the third wicket. Towards the end, Annabel Sutherland (137) played an absolutely phenomenal knock to assist Australia in taking charge of the match. She starred in a crucial partnership of 77 runs alongside Ashleigh Gardener (40) for the seventh wicket.
For England Women, Sophie Ecclestone (5/129) starred in the bowling attack with a splendid spell whereas Bell and Filer claimed a couple of wickets apiece.
Trailing by 473 runs, England Women put up a fighting show and posted 463 runs in their first innings. Tasmin Beaumont (208) stood as the pioneer of England’s batting attack as she put up a commanding show recording vital stands of 115 runs alongside Heather Knight (57) and a 137-run stand alongside Nat Sciver (78).
For Australian Women, Ashleigh Gardener (4/99) and Tahlia McGrath (3/24) led the bowling attack.
Leading by 10 runs, Australia was bowled out for 257 runs in the second innings. Beth Mooney (85) and Phoebe Litchfield (46) anchored powerful knocks in the start, whereas Alyssa Healy scored a crucial 50-run knock towards the end.
Ecclestone demolishes Aussies taking 5/63, but batters fall behind in the chase
For England Women, Sophie Ecclestone (5/63) once again led the bowling attack with Filer and Cross claiming a couple of wickets each.
Chasing a challenging total of 268 runs, England Women were bundled out for a mere 178-runs total as Australia won by 89 runs. Apart from Danii Wyatt (54), no other England Women played an impactful knock.
For Australian Women, Ashleigh Gardener paved the way in the bowling attack and was absolutely clinical and versatile in her approach as she claimed 8 wickets for 66 runs. Grath and McGrath chipped in a wicket apiece.
Women’s Ashes 2023 Brief Scores:
Australia (1st Innings): 473 (Sutherland- 137, Perry-99, Ecclestone- 5/129)
England (1st Innings): 463 (Beaumont- 208, Sciver- 78, Gardener- 4/99)
Australia (2nd Innings): 257 (Mooney- 85, Healy- 50, Ecclestone- 5/63)
England (2nd Innings): 178 (Wyatt- 54, Gardener- 8/66)
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