(30-01-2022 15:42 )Boomerangutangangbang Wrote:  England's women came within 13 runs of what would've been a record 4th innings run-chase, as the last pair played out the remaining 13 balls to hang on for a draw. Credit to Australia for a sporting declaration, when 2 points for a draw would require England to win the 3 remaining ODI's in order to win the Ashes series as Australia are the holders.
A great advert for the game, when generally women's Test Matches are often one-sided, or dull draws. Brilliant batting, bowling, & fielding, with some great catches. The match swung one way, then the other, England looked in charge, with 45 needed from 10 overs, with 7 wickets in hand, but were fortunate to draw in the end.
A world class innings from England's captain Heather Knight, with 168 not out, in an innings that totaled 297. Brunt bowled well throughout, with 5 wickets in the 1st innings, & 8 in the match. Australia's captain Lanning, batted well for 93 & deserved a century. Beth Mooney pulled off 2 amazing catches on the final day, to add to a 2nd innings 63, & showed great bravery playing with a broken jaw.