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Australia Women emerged victorious in the third ODI against England Womenconcluding a comprehensive 3-0 series victory. The match, played in a packed stadium, was highlighted by a sensational effort from Ashleigh Gardnerwhose brilliant century followed by an incredible catch to dismiss Sofia Ecclestone became the talk of the cricket world.
Ashleigh Gardner’s Stunning Catch Steals the Show
The moment of the match came in the 41st over of England’s innings when alana rey thrown at Ecclestone. The English batsman attempted a slow sweep, resulting in a towering top edge that flew towards deep mid-wicket. Gardner, located a few steps inside the boundary, initially misjudged his trajectory but quickly recovered.
What followed was pure athletic brilliance as Gardner showed off his exceptional skills on the field. He initially juggled the ball on the first try, but quickly realized he was about to cross the boundary. Acting quickly, he put the ball back into play to avoid conceding a six. In a remarkable display of agility and presence of mind, he followed up with a full leap forward to complete an impressive catch that left fans and commentators in awe. This gymnastic feat not only resulted in Ecclestone’s dismissal but also highlighted Gardner’s extraordinary prowess on the field.
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Scandalous Ashleigh Gardner stuff! That’s all the time #Ashes #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/uVl7zsLR8p
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 17, 2025
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Australia’s batting power sets the stage
Australia Women set the stage with a commanding batting performance after opting to bat first, posting a commanding total of 308/8. Gardner led the charge with a brilliant century, scoring 102 runs with powerful and accurate knocks. She was well supported by Tahlia McGrathwho consistently contributed 55 runs in the middle order, and Beth Mooneywho set the tone at the top with a solid 50.
England’s chase falters before Alana King’s magic
In response, England’s women struggled to reach the steep target. Despite the valiant efforts of Nat Sciver-Brunt (61) and Tammy Beaumont (54), his innings crumbled, managing only 222 runs in 42.2 overs. Alana was the standout player for Australia, with a match-winning performance with figures of 5 wickets for 46 runs in 8.2 overs. His ability to generate spin and deceive batsmen with variations proved too challenging for England, sealing a comprehensive victory for Australia.
Also READ: Women’s Ashes 2025: Ash Gardner and Alana King shine in Australia’s dominant win over England in third ODI
This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times business.
