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AUSTRALIA WOMEN 337/9d (104.1 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Rachael Haynes86 (180)
- Meg Lanning93 (170)
- Katherine Sciver-Brunt5/60 (21.1)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt3/41 (16)
ENGLAND WOMEN 297 (105.5 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Heather Knight*168 (294)
- Sophie Ecclestone34 (117)
- Ellyse Perry3/57 (20.5)
- Annabel Sutherland2/62 (21)
AUSTRALIA WOMEN 216/7d (64 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Ellyse Perry41 (83)
- Beth Mooney63 (137)
- Katherine Sciver-Brunt3/24 (9)
- Charlie Dean2/24 (7)
ENGLAND WOMEN 245/9 (48 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Heather Knight48 (54)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt58 (62)
- Alana King2/39 (9)
- Annabel Sutherland3/69 (13)
Scorer: Ranjith P | Commentator: Srivathsa Vennelaganti
END OF OVER:48 | (maiden) | ENG-W: 245/9
- Kate Cross1 (12b)
- Sophie Ecclestone0 (1b)
- Alana King9-1-39-2
- Annabel Sutherland13-0-69-3
Well, what a day that has been. We'll wrap things up there for the commentary but we'll have more reaction on the site shortly. From Gnasher, Srivathsa and Alex it's goodbye, thanks for joining us, and we'll see you for the ODIs.
Michael: "I don't understand why people want a contest. The perfect Test match for me is Australia making 4 for about a thousand the England getting rolled for a hundred twice with Geoff Boycott having to retire hurt from a vicious bouncer from Lillee. State of Origin should be 50 nil to Qld every time. That is how you enjoy sport. "
ManojKanth: "Justified result at the end. Though Australia dominated the play in the last 30 minutes of the game, England doesn't deserve to lose the match considering the way they fought back in the game and attack continued in the second innings. A great game of test match at its best."
John: "Disappinting to see England 'shut up shop' with 2 overs to go when they really needed to win the game (Yes I know if they win all 3 ODIs they will win the Ashes). Even the tailenders these days can hit runs in a close chase at the end"
Arseny: "What do you mean by the ashes still being alive when it's an only test?" --- This is a multi-format series and Australia now lead it 6-4 with 6 points still available in the ODIs.
Charles : "Sophia Dunkley wicket changed the result of the match "
A few user comments before we sign off.
Meg Lanning: "Oh, wow, still quite know what quite happened in that last hour. England batted extremely well, but to fight back. I'm m extremely proud of the group. That's the great thing, we aren't relying on one or two players, that says a lot for the pathway programs . Annabel Sutherland was outstanding. I need a rest after that. It's a great series, two great sides."
Heather Knight is Player of the Match: It's a place I love batting. I've really enjoyed the Test, what a brilliant game from both teams, gone toe to toe, and I don't think it deserves a draw at end. Three days before the ODIs so will have to recover well, but feel pretty good. A word for Katherine, if it is her last Test, the way she bowled and fought, she is a real warrior, and really pleased that we got close. Probably an opportunity missed, but we'll look back and think what a game to be involved in.
Without the sporting declaration, the game would've meandered to a draw but both sides infused tremendous excitement into the contest with their displays. Hang on for the presentation...
What.A.Test! One of the all-time great games. A glorious advertisement for women's Test cricket and more importantly the Ashes is still alive. Both teams with smiles and relief on their faces. A sporting declaration opened the game up today after rain spoilt most of yesterday. Credit to England for taking on the challenge of the chase and if nor for the collapse - 6 for 27 late on, they were favorites to pull it off. Knight and Sciver with a solid stand but Australia kept fighting back with wickets and in the end they were one wicket from pulling off an unlikely win.
Everyone in now - around the bat
Silly mid-off and silly mid-on very close added now
Lanning has a word with King. Long-off and long-on back. King around the wicket now as another slip is added
A couple of fielders getting protective equipment and they will be standing close-in. Prakash Gautam: "This is the very first time I have been watching a women's test match for so long. Watching for the last couple of hours. Greet advertisement for the women's cricket. Watching from Kansas, USA."
Silly point added
Last over and let's see what Lanning does here with the field! King has the ball. Can she do it for Australia on debut? If she wins it, Australia retain the Ashes. Her family is watching from the stands. Slip and a short-leg in. Five fielders on the fence - 3 on the leg-side, 2 on the off
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