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Australia recorded a resounding 86-run victory over England in the third and final ODI of the Women’s Ashes 2025 at Bellerive Oval.
Australia posted a formidable total of 308/8, thanks to a brilliant century from Ashleigh Gardner and impactful 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 victory.
Ashleigh Gardner’s century guides Australia to 308
Opting to bat first, Australia’s batting line-up faced early challenges as Phoebe Litchfield (15 for 15) and Alyssa Healy (15 for 28) fell narrowly, followed by Ellyse Perry (2 for 9) and Annabel Sutherland (10 of 16). leaving the hosts reeling at 59/4. However, Beth Mooney (50 off 64) stabilized the innings with a crucial half-century, setting the stage for a comeback.
The turning point came when Ashleigh Gardner entered. sensational knock of 102 off 102 ballsPlagued with 8 fours and a six, he propelled Australia to an impressive total. Gardner was ably supported by Tahlia McGrath, who hit 55 off 45 balls with 8 boundaries, and Georgia Wareham, whose explosive cameo of 38 not off just 12 balls included 5 fours and 2 sixes.
England’s bowlers found it difficult to maintain control. Natalie Sciver and Charlotte Dean were the pick of the attack, each taking two wickets and conceding 51 and 53 runs respectively. Lauren Bell also managed two scalps but managed 72 runs in her 10 overs.
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Alana Kings’ fife restricts England
England’s chase got off to a disastrous start, losing Maia Bouchier 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 Wyatt (35 off 32) made brief contributions, while Natalie Sciver kept England’s hopes alive with a battling 61 off 68 balls, hitting 5 fours.
Amy Jones contributed 30 off 26 but the lower order crumbled under pressure. England lost their last five wickets for 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 her nine-over spell. Georgia Wareham complemented the attack with 2/27 from her five overs, ensuring England never got close to the target. The visitors were packed for 222 in 42.2 oversgiving Australia a well-deserved victory.
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For her heroic acts with the bat, Ash Grdner was declared Player of the Match.
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