The ashes
Australia Beat England By 27 Runs In The 1st ODI; Retain Ashes With A Lead Of 8-4
Riding on fine bowling performances, Australia beat England by 27 runs in the first ODI to retain the multi-format Women's Ashes series at the Manuka Oval, here on Thursday.
A strong bowling display from England led by Kate Cross (3-33) and Katherine Brunt (3-40) helped England restrict Australia to a below-par total of 205/9 in 50 overs, despite Beth Mooney's fighting innings of 73.