MELBOURNE: Ellyse Perry struck 60 while Alana King took four wickets to help Australia defeat England by 21 runs in a nail-biting second ODI of the ongoing Women’s Ashes at the Junction Oval here on Tuesday.
England, who won the toss and elected to field, bowled Australia out for 180 inside 45 overs, with spinner Sophie Ecclestone taking 4-35 and Alice Capsey impressing with 3-22.
The hosts lost their last eight wickets for just 49 runs after Capsey removed Ellyse Perry, who scored an impressive 60.
In reply, England were down two early, with Kim Garth removing both Maia Bouchier (17) and Tammy Beaumont (3) in the powerplay.
Follow us on our Official WhatsApp channel
Leg spinner Alana King halted England’s run-chase, finishing with four for 25.
Heather Knight and Nat Sciver-Brunt steadied the ship for England before King, Ash Gardner and Garth took key wickets to wrestle momentum back for Australia.
Lauren Bell and Amy Jones provided some resistance for the 10th wicket, but Megan Schutt picked up her first wicket of the series to secure the win for Australia.
The result means Australia take a 4-0 lead in the Women’s Ashes series against England. The two teams meet in the final ODI in Hobart with two more points up for grabs on Friday 17 January.
WATCH: Wasim Akram reveals iconic white jacket for Champions Trophy 2025
