But, when the time came to defend it, the tale was familiar with routine catches shelled as the Australians took full advantage. But just at the moment the hosts looked ready to walk in a clean sweep of the Women’s Ashes ODIs, they imploded. England were up and about and the Australian captain Rachael Haynes had plenty to do. Earlier, England captain Heather Knight was outstanding stitching her side’s innings, compiling an unbeaten 88 from 80 balls. This was not a literal must-win for the side to stay alive in the hunt for the Women’s Ashes, although it may as well have been.

Source: The Guardian October 29, 2017 07:52 UTC