An exciting month of women's cricket is about to come to a close, with just one match remaining of the 2023 Women's Ashes.
Australia kicked off proceedings with a Test match win at Trent Bridge on June 22, before England wrestled back some control in the limited-over format.
The visitors have held on though, officially retaining the Ashes after winning the second ODI.
So, how exactly have Australia secured another Women's Ashes result?
The Sporting News looks at the scoring system for the cricket series.
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How do you win the Women's Ashes?
Since its revamp in 2013, the Women's Ashes series has used a unique format and scoring system to determine the winner.
Unlike the Men's Ashes series which is fought over five Test matches, the women's series starts with a one-off test match, followed by three ODIs and three T20Is.
The winner of the test match is awarded four points, with two points given to either side should the match end in a draw.
For each of the limited overs matches, two points are awarded for a win, with a point apiece given if the match is tied or finishes without a result.
So far in 2023, Australia have won the Test match (four points), an ODI (two points) and a T20 (two points), enough to at least draw the series, which means they retain the Ashes.
Women's Ashes 2023 results
| Format | Location | Score | Result |
| Test | Trent Bridge | AUS: 473 & 257 ENG: 463 & 178 | Australia won by 89 runs |
| T20I | Edgbaston | ENG: 153/7 AUS: 154/6 (19.5 ov.) | Australia won by 4 wickets |
| T20I | The Oval | ENG: 186/9 AUS: 183/8 (20 ov.) | England won by 3 runs |
| T20I | Lord's | AUS: 155/7 ENG: 121/5 (13.2/14 ov. DLS TARGET: 119) | England won by 5 wickets (DLS) |
| ODI | Bristol County Ground | AUS: 263/8 ENG: 267/8 (48.1 ov.) | England won by 2 wickets |
| ODI | Rose Bowl | AUS: 282/7 ENG: 279/7 (50 ov.) | Australia won by 3 runs |
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.
