(Cricket news) Australia Women and England Women competed in a thrilling draw in the Commonwealth Bank Women's Ashes Test match. Having to score 257 runs in 48 overs, Heather Knight and her teammates attempted to chase and appeared to be favourites when Knight and Sciver combined for a 72-run partnership. Despite Sophia Dunkley keeping the score ticking, Australia reduced the visitors to the last wicket and Sophie Ecclestone and Kate Cross ensured both the sides shared points.
The first ODI is at the same venue on Thursday, the multi-format Women's Ashes series sits at 6-4 to the hosts.
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)
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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