(Cricket news) Australia Women beat England Women by five wickets in the second ODI to win the Women's Ashes after a disappointing performance from England Women in Melbourne.

The hosts bowled out Heather Knight's team for 129 and chased the total down without much difficulty. Australia Women are now 10-4 up in the multi-format series with one match left to play.

England: 129/10 in 45.2 overs

Australia: 131/5 in 35.2 overs

Player of the match: Ellyse Perry (7-3-12), 40 from 64 balls (5×4, 6×1)

Commonwealth Bank Women's Ashes

Thursday January 20: 1st IT20, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Australia won by 9 wickets. 0-2.

Saturday January 22: 2nd IT20, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Match abandoned due to rain. 1-3.

Sunday January 23: 3rd IT20, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Match abandoned due to rain. 2-4.

Thursday January 27-30: Only Test Match, Manuka Oval, Canberra. Match drawn. 4-6.

Thursday February 3: 1st ODI, Manuka Oval, Canberra, 3.10am (2 points) Australia win by 27 runs. 4-8.

Sunday February 6: 2nd ODI, Junction Oval, Melbourne, 11.05pm Feb 5 (2 points) Australia win by five wickets. 4-10.

Tuesday February 8: 3rd ODI, Junction Oval, Melbourne, 11.05pm Feb 7 (2 points)

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