Australia Secures Opening Victory in Women’s Ashes First ODI
England’s batting falters in Sydney as Alyssa Healy leads Australia to a four-wicket win in the multi-format series opener.
- Australia defeated England by four wickets in the first ODI of the Women’s Ashes at North Sydney Oval, taking a 2-0 lead in the multi-format series points system.
- England struggled with the bat, posting a below-par total of 204 all out in 43.1 overs, with Heather Knight and Danni Wyatt-Hodge contributing 39 and 38 runs respectively.
- Alyssa Healy, returning from injury, played a pivotal role for Australia with 70 runs and sharp wicketkeeping, silencing any doubts about her fitness.
- England’s fielding errors, including a costly dropped catch by Sophie Ecclestone, allowed Australia to chase down the target with 67 balls to spare.
- The absence of England’s key bowler Kate Cross due to a back injury highlighted the team's challenges, with her availability for the rest of the series uncertain.
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