(Cricket news) An unbeaten 127* by Heather Knight keeps England Women in the game against Australia in Canberra as the Three Lions ended day two of the Commonwealth Bank Women's Ashes Test 102 runs behind the hosts. Knight’s ninth wicket 66 run partnership with Sophie Ecclestone and her second Test hundred has played an integral role in her side still having a chance ahead of day three. Earlier, Katherine Brunt took her third five wicket haul in Test matches, recording figures of 5-60.

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, 11pm GMT Jan 26 (4 points)

Thursday February 3: 1st ODI, Manuka Oval, Canberra, 3.10am (2 points)

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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