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England Women Struggle in Ashes Series

England's women's cricket team is facing a tough challenge in the Women's Ashes series against Australia, currently trailing 2-0 after suffering another defeat in the second ODI. Despite a commendable bowling performance that restricted Australia to 180 runs, England's batting lineup faltered, failing to build on the foundation laid by their bowlers, particularly Sophie Ecclestone, who took 4 wickets for 35 runs.

The match saw England start their chase steadily, reaching 68 for 2 at one point. However, a disciplined Australian bowling attack, spearheaded by Alana King and Kim Garth, turned the tide in favor of Australia. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amy Jones made contributions with the bat, scoring 35 and 47 runs respectively, but the rest of the batting order struggled to maintain momentum. Jones, in particular, worked hard to manage the strike and protect her teammates but ultimately ended up stranded on 47 not out as England fell short of the target.

The final overs of the match were chaotic, featuring free-hits and no-balls that added pressure on the English side. England captain Heather Knight expressed her frustration over the loss, calling for her batters to show more bravery and resolve in the middle. Knight acknowledged Jones' efforts, noting that she kept the team in contention but could not secure the win. With the series now at 2-0 in favor of Australia, England will need a significant turnaround in the upcoming matches, including the third and final ODI scheduled for January 20 in Sydney, followed by three T20Is and a lone Test in the multi-format Ashes series.

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