The Australian women's team has won the Ashes with a series of crushing performances.
For those unaware the women's Ashes involves 3 50 over fixtures, one test and 3 T20s. Points are awarded for each in a weighted manner.
Australia won all three 50 over fixtures. The Test was drawn, but Australia was on top, with Ellyse Perry scoring yet another test century to go with a 7 for she took in a 50 over game. She now averages close to 80 in Tests & is clearly the best female cricketer in the world. After the Test Australia could not lose the series & had thus retained the Ashes, In the first T20 Australia won, scoring over 200 with captain Meg Lanning making a record 133 not out.
This sets up a fascinating World Cup in 2021. Australia unexpectedly lost to India in the semi final in 2017 & will be determined to to win. On current form they will go in favourites.
On Thursday the men's Ashes kicks off. Hopefully a good contest.
For those unaware the women's Ashes involves 3 50 over fixtures, one test and 3 T20s. Points are awarded for each in a weighted manner.
Australia won all three 50 over fixtures. The Test was drawn, but Australia was on top, with Ellyse Perry scoring yet another test century to go with a 7 for she took in a 50 over game. She now averages close to 80 in Tests & is clearly the best female cricketer in the world. After the Test Australia could not lose the series & had thus retained the Ashes, In the first T20 Australia won, scoring over 200 with captain Meg Lanning making a record 133 not out.
This sets up a fascinating World Cup in 2021. Australia unexpectedly lost to India in the semi final in 2017 & will be determined to to win. On current form they will go in favourites.
On Thursday the men's Ashes kicks off. Hopefully a good contest.
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