(Cricket news) Australia Women defeated England by 27 runs to win the first Women’s Ashes ODI and go 8-4 up in the multi-format series, thereby retaining the Women’s Ashes. England looked set to give Australia a run for their money after bowling brilliantly and restricting the hosts to 205-9, but Darcie Brown (4-34) and the Australian bowlers took consistent wickets which helped the hosts secure a win.

The second and third ODIs will be played at Junction Oval in Melbourne.

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)

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

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