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- England vs Australia Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner fire Australia to six-wicket win over England
England vs Australia Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025: Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner fire Australia to six-wicket win over England
Chasing 245, Australia slumped to 24/3 within the first six overs, as England’s new-ball pair Linsey Smith and Lauren Bell struck early blows. But what followed was a commanding rescue act. Sutherland, who capped her superb all-round display with an unbeaten 98, joined forces with Gardner, who struck a fluent 104 not out. The duo added an unbroken 180-run partnership — one that completely turned the match around and silenced England’s momentum.
Their effort ensured Australia reached the target with 57 balls remaining, maintaining their unbeaten record in the tournament and moving back to the top of the points table.
Earlier, England chose to bat first and got a strong start through Tammy Beaumont, who anchored the innings with a composed 79 from 108 balls. Amy Jones (18) and Heather Knight (20) provided brief support, while Alice Capsey (38) and Charlie Dean (26) lifted the side towards a modest total of 244/9.
Australia’s bowling, however, never allowed England to break free. Sutherland took 3/60, while Gardner (2/39), Sophie Molineux (2/52) and Alana King (1/20) choked the scoring with disciplined spells. King’s dismissal of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Molineux’s breakthrough against Knight proved decisive in halting England’s progress.
Beaumont’s fluent strokeplay and positive intent kept England afloat, but wickets at regular intervals meant the total never threatened Australia’s depth.
In reply, after the early wobble, Gardner and Sutherland showcased poise and power, steering Australia home with ease. Their partnership not only sealed the contest but also highlighted why Australia continue to be the benchmark side in women’s cricket.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Tossed up, full and around off, SD comes forward and drops it down to cover.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Pushes through, full and around off, does Gardner. Sophia Dunkley lunges and defends it.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Sliding in, a bit shorter and around leg, Sophia Dunkley gets down and tries to sweep it but misses. Gets rapped on her back thigh. Could be sliding down the leg side.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Slower through the air, full and outside off, Sophia gets across on her front foot and drives it but fails to find the gap, picking up the cover fielder.
Ashleigh Gardner is into the attack. She replaces Kim Garth.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Flighted, full and around off, jammed out to cover off the front foot by Dunkley.
- Tammy Beaumont 55 (69)
- Sophia Dunkley 1 (3)
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Keeps it shorter and outside off, does King. Tammy presses back and slices it to backward point.
Alana King to Sophia Dunkley, Short and outside off, Sophia Dunkley taps it to the right of backward point and sets off for a quick single. Though there is a bit of hesitation between both batters, both reach their respective creases well in time.
Alana King to Sophia Dunkley, Tossed up, full and around off, Sophia Dunkley lunges and defends it into the deck.
Alana King to Sophia Dunkley, On the shorter side and around off, dabbed down to backward point off the back foot by Sophia.
Sophia Dunkley is in at number 5.
Alana King to Nat Sciver-Brunt, OUT! TAKEN! Alana King gets one of the biggest wickets, and England Women lose their third. Dishes a fuller delivery, around off, offering plenty of air and grip. Nat Sciver-Brunt uses her feet and tries to take on the bowler for a big lofted shot. But as the ball turns away at the point of contact, it lobs up off the top edge of the bat towards mid off. Annabel Sutherland backtracks a bit and gathers it safely. She is not dropping those dollies. Nat Sciver-Brunt couldn't do much this time around and departs for 7 (14). 90/1 becomes 105/3 for England Women.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Pushes through, full and around middle, does King. Tammy Beaumont backs away and drills it to long off for a single.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt 7 (13)
- Tammy Beaumont 54 (67)
Kim Garth to Nat Sciver-Brunt, FOUR! Nicely played! Touch fuller and around leg, Nat Sciver-Brunt prods forward and whips it to the left of deep fine leg for a boundary.
Kim Garth to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Back of a length and outside off, Nat Sciver-Brunt hangs back and dabs it down to backward point.
Kim Garth to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hard length and a bit outside off, Nat gets on top of the bounce and punches it to mid off.
Kim Garth to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Angling in, on a length and around middle, Nat Sciver-Brunt gets behind the line and defends it to mid on.
Kim Garth to Nat Sciver-Brunt, On a length and around off, tapped down to cover off the back foot.
Kim Garth to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Spears it on a length and around middle, does Kim. Nat Sciver-Brunt tucks it to the left of deep backward square leg and picks up two runs. 100 UP FOR ENGLAND WOMEN!
- Tammy Beaumont 54 (67)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt 1 (7)
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, A MAIDEN! Short and outside off, Tammy Beaumont rocks back quickly and cuts it but finds the backward point fielder. So far, so good from King. Her figures read 3-1-4-0 so far.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Floated up, full and around off, pushed away to cover off the front foot.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Spinning in, full and around off, Tammy Beaumont takes a step forward and defends it into the deck.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, A googly, full and around middle, Tammy lunges and defends it to the right of the bowler.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Pushes through, full and around off, does Alana. Tammy prods forward and defends it to cover.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, BEAUTY! Tossed up, full and outside off, a leg break which spins away. Tammy Beaumont is lured on her front foot as she tries to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
A slight dip in the run rate for England Women. 55/1 in the Powerplay and now 43/1 in the 11-20 over phase, where the scoring usually drops. The Aussies have not let England run away though, and after Alana King's introduction in the attack, things have been kept quiet with spin operating in tandem. Tammy Beaumont has looked confident and has chosen a perfect game to get some runs alongside her name. Barely any risky shots so far from her. Alana King to continue as Australia look to squeeze in the middle overs.
- Tammy Beaumont 54 (61)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt 1 (7)
Kim Garth to Tammy Beaumont, Jags back in from the good length, around off, Tammy Beaumont backs away and punches it to the left of extra cover for a single.
Kim Garth to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Full and around off, eased away to deep point for a single.
Kim Garth to Nat Sciver-Brunt, A yard behind fuller length, outside off, Sciver-Brunt punches off the back foot to extra cover.
Kim Garth to Tammy Beaumont, Good length, around off, dabbed off the back foot to the left of point for a single.
Kim Garth to Tammy Beaumont, FOUR! FIFTY FOR TAMMY BEAUMONT! Her 24th ODI half-century and 6th against Australia. Outside the off stump, on a good length, skidding through. Tammy Beaumont lets the ball arrive and opens the bat face deliberately late to pierce the short third and backward point gap for a boundary. She has came out with a very positive intent from the start and will now aim to convert this into a huge score.
Kim Garth to Tammy Beaumont, Full and around off, Tammy Beaumont prods forward and defends it to cover-point.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt 0 (5)
- Tammy Beaumont 48 (57)
Alana King to Nat Sciver-Brunt, A conventional leg break, on a length, just outside off. Nat Sciver-Brunt is rushed on the back foot as it skids through and she punches it to short extra cover. Another excellent over from Alana King. Just a single off it.
Alana King to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Keeps it full, does Alana, on middle, Nat Sciver-Brunt strides forward and defends it to the off side.
Alana King to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Fuller, on middle, Nat Sciver-Brunt clips it with soft hands to short mid-wicket.
Alana King to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Floated full and on off, gently tapped back to the bowler.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, In front of the pegs, full in length, Tammy Beaumont taps across to the leg side for a quick single.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, On a fuller length, at the stumps, a big stride from Tammy to block it off.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt 0 (1)
- Tammy Beaumont 47 (55)
Sophie Molineux to Nat Sciver-Brunt, Full and on middle, blocked off the front foot.
The skipper, Nat Sciver-Brunt, walks in at 4.
Is that OUT? Australian women have taken a review for LBW as the umpire declined a massive appeal. The third umpire is called in, and there is no bat involved as she confirms after watching the replays. Three reds appear on Ball Tracking with the ball projected to hit the leg stump. The on-field call gets overturned. It is OUT.
Sophie Molineux to Heather Knight, OUT! LBW! Sophie Molineux gets the big fish. She dishes out a length ball that slides into the batter. It skids low and doesn't turn much and goes straight on with the arm. Knight goes back and across to work it to the leg side, but plays the wrong line and is rapped on the front pad. There is a huge appeal for LBW, but not given. The Aussies have gone upstairs for a review after a mini conference mid-pitch. No bat involved as the third umpire confirms after watching the replays, and Ball Tracking shows three reds with the ball projected to smash into the leg stump. A smart review from the Aussies as the on-field decision is reversed. Heather Knight departs after a decent start of 20 (27) and England Women are 90/2.
Sophie Molineux to Heather Knight, FOUR! Excellent use of feet! Pitched on middle, and fuller in length. Heather Knight advances down the track and lofts it inside out over extra cover for a boundary.
Sophie Molineux to Heather Knight, Full and on middle, clipped to the mid-wicket region.
Sophie Molineux to Heather Knight, Spotting Knight shaping for a reverse sweep, Molineux lands it on a length, outside off. Heather Knight misses to connect, and the ball rebounds off the keeper's gloves.
Sophie Molineux to Heather Knight, Full and on the stumps, Knight keeps it out to short cover.
- Tammy Beaumont 47 (55)
- Heather Knight 16 (22)
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Slides it on middle, and pitches it fuller, Tammy Beaumont gets on the front foot to work it across and nudges it with soft hands to the leg side.
Alana King to Heather Knight, Overpitched, outside off, Heather Knight drives it along the carpet to deep extra cover for a single.
Alana King to Heather Knight, Grips away from middle, on a length, Heather Knight covers the line by getting on the back foot and defends it back to King.
Alana King to Heather Knight, Floated full and on middle, Heather Knight leans forward and eases it to cover.
England, opting to bat, were limited to 244/9 as Australia’s bowling unit kept control despite Tammy Beaumont’s fighting 79 off 108 balls. Sutherland (3/60), Gardner (2/39), Alana King (1/20) and Sophie Molineux (2/52) shared the wickets to ensure the total remained below par.
Australia’s reply got off to a poor start at 24/3 as Linsey Smith and Lauren Bell made early inroads. But Sutherland, who missed a century by two runs with an unbeaten 98, and Gardner, who struck a fluent 104 not out, rebuilt with maturity and authority. Their partnership shut England out of the contest, taking Australia to victory with 57 balls to spare.
Earlier, Beaumont gave England a brisk start with boundaries on both sides of the wicket and later stitched useful stands with Heather Knight (20) and Sophia Dunkley (22). But consistent strikes from Australia’s spinners derailed England’s middle order.
With the win, Australia not only stayed unbeaten but also reclaimed the top spot on the points table, once again underlining their depth and composure under pressure.wicket-taker in women’s ODIs. Katherine Sciver-Brunt tops the list with 170 scalps.
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Venue
Holkar Stadium, Indore
