Australia He registered a solid 86-run victory over England In the third and final ODI of the Women's Ashes 2025 at Bellerive Oval.
Australia posted a massive total of 308/8, thanks to a brilliant century from Ashleigh Gardner and influential contributions from Tahlia McGrath and Georgia Wareham. England, despite strong resistance from Natalie Sciver and Tammy Beaumont, were bowled out for 222 in 42.2 overs, giving Australia a deserved win.
Ashley Gardner's century guides Australia to 308
Opting to bat first, the Australian batting line-up faced early challenges as Phoebe Litchfield (15 off 15) and Alyssa Healy (15 off 28) fell cheaply, followed by Ellyse Perry (2 off 9) and Annabel Sutherland (10 off 16). Leaving the hosts reeling at 59/4. However, Beth Mooney (50 off 64) stabilized the innings with a crucial half-century, laying the foundation for the recovery.
The turning point came when Ashley Gardner entered A sensational knock of 102 off 102 ballsstudded with 8 fours and a six, propelled Australia to a commanding total. Gardner was ably supported by Talia McGrath, who smashed 55 off 45 balls with 8 boundaries, and Georgia Wareham, whose explosive debut of 38 off just 12 balls included 5 fours and two sixes.
England's bowlers found it difficult to maintain control. Natalie Schaefer and Charlotte Dean were the picks of the attack, each claiming two wickets while conceding 51 and 53 runs respectively. Lauren Bell also managed two scalps but went for 72 runs in 10 overs.
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Fire Alana Kings restrict England
England's chase got off to a disastrous start, with Maya Bouchier lost for a duck in the second over. Tammy Beaumont (54 off 77) anchored the innings with a patient half-century, but wickets fell at regular intervals. Heather Knight (14 off 20) and Danielle White (35 off 32) made shorthand contributions, while Natalie Sciver kept England's hopes alive with a batting 61 off 68 balls, hitting 5 fours.
Amy Jones took 30 from 26, but the lower order crumbled under the pressure. England lost their last five wickets in just 24 runs, unable to cope with Australia's disciplined bowling attack.
Alana King was the star with the ball, taking a sensational five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5/46 in 8.2 overs. Megan Schutt provided the early breakthroughs, taking 3/57 in a nine-overs spell. Georgia Wareham completed the attack with 2/27 from five overs, ensuring England never got close to the target. And the visitors were Combined for 222 in 42.2 oversgiving Australia a well-deserved victory.
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For her heroics with the bat, Ash Grdner was named player of the match.
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