Blackwell's unbeaten 67 powers Australia to narrow win
After a top-order wobble, the Australia vice-captain scored an unbeaten 67 to win the Ashes opener in Brisbane
21/10Result
1st ODI, England Women tour of Australia at Brisbane, Oct 22 2017
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![England Women]( "England Women")
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![Australia Women]( "Australia Women")
231/8 (49.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
21/10Result
1st ODI, England Women tour of Australia at Brisbane, Oct 22 2017
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![England Women]( "England Women")
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![Australia Women]( "Australia Women")
231/8 (49.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Australia Women , elected to field first
Player Of The Match
Match number
Season
Match days
22 October 2017 (50-over match)
Umpires
TV Umpires
Reserve Umpire
Match Referee
Points
Australia Women 2, England Women 0
Scorecard Summary
ENGLAND WOMEN 228/9 (50 OVERS)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt36 (52)
- Lauren Winfield-Hill48 (63)
- Megan Schutt2/44 (10)
- Ashleigh Gardner3/47 (9)
AUSTRALIA WOMEN 231/8 (49.1 OVERS)
- Alex Blackwell*67 (86)
- Elyse Villani38 (38)
- Katherine Sciver-Brunt2/47 (10)
- Alex Hartley2/40 (10)
49.1
4
Shrubsole to Jonassen, FOUR,
END OF OVER:49 | 5 Runs 1 Wkt | AUS-W: 227/7 (2 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 4.63, RRR: 2.00)
- Alex Blackwell67 (86b)
- Katherine Sciver-Brunt10-3-47-2
- Jenny Gunn4-0-26-1
48.6
W
Brunt to Wellington, OUT,
A Wellington run out 3 (6b 0x4 0x6) SR: 50.00
48.5
0
Brunt to Wellington, no run,
48.4
2
Brunt to Wellington, 2 runs,
48.3
1
Brunt to Blackwell, 1 run,
48.2
1lb
Brunt to Wellington, 1 leg bye,
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