England suffer four-wicket defeat in opening ODI of Women’s Ashes
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England fell to a four-wicket loss to Australia in the opening ODI of the Women’s Ashes at North Sydney Oval. With England at three for 92 following Gardner’s exit, the quick loss of Sciver-Brunt threatened to derail the middle order, but a combined 69 runs from Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Amy Jones kept the hopes of setting a competitive score alive. However, the tail was unable to match Australia’s imposing bowling attack as the tourists lost four of their final five wickets for single digits, ultimately setting the hosts a score of 205 for victory. Although England was able to claim the quick scalp of Australian opener Phoebe Litchfield, a dominant performance from captain Alyssa Healey put the visitors on the backfoot.