Australia beat England in Ashes opener

Monday, 23 October 2017 07:00

Australia beat England in the opener of the Women’s Ashes.

The home nation began their Ashes defence with a tight two-wicket victory over England in the first one-day international in Brisbane.

Lauren Winfield (48) top-scored for England as they made 228-8, with off-spinner Ashleigh Gardner taking 3-47.

Alex Blackwell (67 not out) anchored Australia's response but the home side slipped to 181-6 with seven overs left.

However, Gardner (27) struck two sixes in an important cameo as Australia won with five balls remaining.

The second ODI begins on Thursday, 26 October, at Coffs Harbour.

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