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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
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, Flat and full, around off, Sophia Dunkley drives it to the left of the bowler. Ashleigh Gardner dives to her left and parries the ball off her left hand towards long off for a single.
Ashleigh Gardner to Tammy Beaumont, Similar line and length, Tammy again flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Ashleigh Gardner to Tammy Beaumont, Full on middle, Tammy Beaumont dances down the track and flicks it between long on and deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
- Sophia Dunkley 10 (28)
- Tammy Beaumont 65 (92)
Alana King to Sophia Dunkley, Full and on off, flicked to the leg side, where Georgia Voll dives to her left from mid-wicket and cuts it off.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Drags the length back, outside off, cut off the back foot to deep point for a single.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, FOUR BYES! But this is some really brilliant bowling from King. Dips and spins away again from the off stump, on a fuller length, Tammy Beaumont tries to drive through the off side, but misses and the ball beats the keeper on its way to the boundary behind her.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, An absolute jaffa from Alana King as she delivers a classic leg break. Drifting into the middle stump and then getting it to turn away very sharply off the pitch. Tammy Beaumont leans forward to defend, but plays inside the line and the ball passes scarily close to the outside edge, before Beth Mooney gathers it behind the stumps. A huge appeal for caught behind, but not given. Beth Mooney is certain that there is an edge and McGrath takes the review. UltraEdge, however, shows a flat line as the ball is next to the bat. So, the on-field decision is upheld and Tammy Beaumont survives a scare.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Full and spinning sharply away from off, Tammy Beaumont tries to smash it through cover, but the ball bites away to beat the outside edge.
A slight halt in the play, as the physio is out to have a check on Tammy Beaumont, who dived on the previous delivery to save herself from getting run out. She is getting treatment on her right forearm. All is well now to continue further.
Alana King to Sophia Dunkley, In with a dive! Floaty delivery, full and around the off pole. Sophia Dunkley leans forward and taps it to the widish extra cover region and calls Tammy for a quick single. Beaumont responds, but the fielder, Phoebe Litchfield, dives forward underarms the throw towards Beth Mooney who flicks the ball on the stumps. However, Tammy Beaumont's full-length dive saves her as she drags the bat in the nick of time before the stumps are hit.
Top class from Australian spinners. Another dominant phase for them, as they have completely strangled the scoring in the 21-30 over period. England managed just 26 runs in this stretch with just one boundary, and the dismissal of Nat Sciver-Brunt has forced Tammy Beaumont to shift into survival mode. After reaching 52 off 59 balls, she’s managed only 12 runs from her next 29 deliveries, while Sophia Dunkley continues to find it tough at the other end. Australia will aim to get Tammy out quickly to really expose and put the English middle order under extreme pressure.
- Tammy Beaumont 64 (88)
- Sophia Dunkley 9 (26)
Ashleigh Gardner to Tammy Beaumont, Sliding in, full and on the pads, Tammy Beaumont goes back and nudges it to the right of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Quicker, full and outside off, drilled down to long off for a single by Dunkley.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, WIDE! Darts in, full but down the leg side, Sophia gets down to sweep but misses. Called a wide.
Ashleigh Gardner to Tammy Beaumont, Flighted, full and around off, Beaumont uses her feet and drills it to long off for one.
Ashleigh Gardner to Tammy Beaumont, Flatter, full and around off, Tammy takes a step forward and pushes it back to the bowler.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Floated up, full and outside off, driven away to long off for a single by Sophia.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, On the shorter side and outside off, dabbed down to backward point off the back foot.
- Tammy Beaumont 61 (85)
- Sophia Dunkley 7 (23)
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Massive appeal for LBW but the umpire shakes her head. Australia Women aren't opting for a review, citing that there is some bat involved. Full and around middle, a googly. Tammy Beaumont goes back and tries to flick it but gets an inside edge onto her front pad.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Slower through the air, full and around off, Tammy gets a big stride forward and squeezes it to backward point.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Floated up, full and around middle, Tammy Beaumont gets down and paddles it. Gets it off the inside half of the bat and the ball goes over the leaping keeper for a couple of runs. The deep fine leg mops it up to her right.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, A slider, full and around off, Tammy Beaumont uses her feet and drives it to extra cover.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Tossed up, full and around off, Tammy gets forward on her front foot and defends it beside the pitch on the off side.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, A loopy one, full and outside off, Tammy Beaumont gets across and goes down to paddle it but misses. The ball gets deflected towards backward point off her front pad.
- Sophia Dunkley 7 (23)
- Tammy Beaumont 59 (79)
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, An arm ball, full and around off, Dunkley prods forward and drives it to cover.
Ashleigh Gardner to Tammy Beaumont, Quicker, short and around leg, Tammy gets down and sweeps it towards short fine where the fielder fumbles and ends up parrying it to deep backward square leg. A single taken.
Ashleigh Gardner to Tammy Beaumont, Touch shorter, spinning in, around off, Tammy presses back and manages to just punch it to cover.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Drifting in, full and on the pads, flicked away to the right of mid-wicket for a single.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Flatter, full and outside off, Sophia uses her feet and stabs it to cover.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Pushes through, full and around off, does Gardner. Sophia Dunkley goes back and keeps it out to cover.
- Sophia Dunkley 6 (19)
- Tammy Beaumont 58 (77)
Alana King to Sophia Dunkley, Sliding in, full and on the pads, flicked down to beat the diving short mid on fielder to her left for a single by Sophia.
Alana King to Sophia Dunkley, Drifting in, full and around off, Sophia comes forward and drives it to cover.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, A googly, full and around leg, Tammy Beaumont gets down on one knee and tries to sweep it but gets a top edge. Luckily for her, the ball lands in the vacant backward square leg region. A single taken.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Tossed up, full and around off, Tammy gets a big stride forward and eases it down to cover.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Full and around off, Tammy prods forward and pushes it to the left of the bowler.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, A leg break, full and outside off, Tammy Beaumont lunges and keeps it out to backward point.
- Tammy Beaumont 57 (73)
- Sophia Dunkley 5 (17)
Ashleigh Gardner to Tammy Beaumont, Dragged back length and outside off, Tammy presses back and clips it with soft hands to the left of mid-wicket and takes a quick single.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Quicker, full and around off, driven away to long off for a single by Sophia.
Ashleigh Gardner to Tammy Beaumont, Back to over the wicket, full and around off, Tammy Beaumont uses her feet and pushes it to the right of the bowler. The batters take a quick single before the mid-wicket fielder cuts it off.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Sliding in, full and on the pads, nudged away in the gap towards deep backward square leg for a single.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Switches to around the wicket, full and around off, does Gardner. Sophia prods forward and defends it.
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Flatter, full and outside off, Sophia Dunkley uses her feet but mistimes her drive to mid off along the ground.
Australia continue to put the squeeze on. They have conceded just 10 runs in the last 5 overs, and have grabbed a massive wicket of Nat Sciver-Brunt as well. Dunkley has arrived and has looked all but comfortable, facing a relentless trial by spin. Australia will be mindful of the fragile English middle order and a couple of more wickets will really put heaps of pressure on them. There hasn't been extravagant spin by the looks of it, barring a few odd balls, but it is skidding for sure and rushing the batters off the shots. Not easy to score freely if the stumps are attacked constantly.
- Tammy Beaumont 55 (71)
- Sophia Dunkley 3 (13)
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Flighted, full and around off, Tammy gets a good stride forward and drives it to the right of the bowler.
Alana King to Tammy Beaumont, Nagging length and around off, tapped down to cover point off the back foot.
Alana King to Sophia Dunkley, A loopy one, full and around off, driven away to the left of mid off for a quick single by Sophia.
Alana King to Sophia Dunkley, Dragged back length and around leg, Sophia presses back and defends it to the right of the bowler.
Alana King to Sophia Dunkley, Floated up, full and around off, Sophia lunges and keeps it out to the left of the bowler.
Alana King to Sophia Dunkley, Much fuller and around off, Sophia gets forward and drills it back to the bowler.
- Sophia Dunkley 2 (9)
- Tammy Beaumont 55 (69)
Ashleigh Gardner to Sophia Dunkley, Lands it fuller and around off, does Gardner. Sophia Dunkley uses her feet and drills it to long off for one.
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
