Australia's Annabel Sutherland posted the highest score by a number eight or lower in a women's Test to put her country in a commanding position on day two of the Ashes Test in Nottingham.
England however fought back well through Tammy Beaumont to leave the match in the balance following a free-scoring day's play at Trent Bridge.
Sutherland finished with a score of 137 not out off 184 balls to help Australia to a first innings total of 473, helped earlier by Ellyse Perry's 99 on day one.
Test ton for Sutherland! What a stunning innings. And plenty left in the tank! Sutherland could bat England out of the game here #WAshes pic.twitter.com/1tMqqo4RXC
— Alex Blackwell (@AlexBlackwell2) June 23, 2023
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Sophie Ecclestone was the pick of the bowlers for the home side, toiling away for 46.2 overs to finish with figures of 5/129.
When it came time for Australia to bowl, Sutherland continued her good form, picking up the wicket of Emma Lamb for 10 to get the Aussies off to a strong start.
Beaumont and England skipper Heather Knight then set about rebuilding the innings and posted a 115-run stand to get their side back in the game.
Ash Gardner had Knight caught behind for 57 but that brough Nat Sciver-Brunt to the crease and she was in a hurry, posting 41 from 44 balls prior to stumps.
It was Beaumont however who starred, bringing her century up in the second last over of the day, helping her side to a score of 2/218 at stumps on day two.
Yes Tammy!
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 23, 2023
The moment @Tammy_Beaumont reached three figures 💯#EnglandCricket #Ashes pic.twitter.com/HYqBEKFgNW
Women's Ashes: 2023 schedule
The Women's Ashes began with a five-day test at Trent Bridge on June 22.
| Test | June 22-26 |
|---|---|
| 1st WT20I | July 1 |
| 2nd WT20I | July 5 |
| 3rd WT20I | July 8 |
| 1st WODI | July 12 |
| 2nd WODI | July 16 |
| 3rd WODI | July 18 |
Australia squad vs. England
Alyssa Healy (c), Tahlia McGrath, Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Jess Nonassen, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham
England squad vs. Australia
Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Alice Davidson-Richards, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Amy Jones, Emma Lamb, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt.
