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Australia defeated England by 86 runs in the final ODI, with Ash Gardner scoring a century.

Australia secured a commanding victory over England in the third and final One Day International (ODI) match of the 2025 Women`s Ashes, winning by 86 runs in Hobart. After winning the toss, Australia opted to bat first but faced early challenges, slipping to 59-4 with key players like Phoebe Litchfield and Alyssa Healy dismissed early. However, Ash Gardner`s remarkable maiden international century, scoring 102 runs off 102 balls, turned the tide for Australia. She was well-supported by Beth Mooney and Tahlia McGrath, who contributed half-centuries of 50 and 55 runs, respectively. A late blitz from Georgia Wareham, who scored 38 runs off just 12 balls, propelled Australia to a total of 308-8.

England`s bowling attack showed promise, with Lauren Bell, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Charlie Dean each taking two wickets. However, England`s batting response faltered from the start, losing opener Maia Bouchier for a duck. Despite half-centuries from Tammy Beaumont and Nat Sciver-Brunt, who scored 54 and 61 runs respectively, England struggled to keep pace with the required run rate. Contributions from Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Amy Jones were not enough as England was bowled out for 222 in 42.2 overs, with Alana King claiming five wickets for Australia.

This defeat marked a clean sweep for Australia in the ODI phase of the Women`s Ashes, giving them a 6-0 points lead in the series. The competition operates on a points system where each ODI win is worth two points. The series will continue with three T20 Internationals starting on January 20, 2025, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, followed by a one-off Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from January 30 to February 2, 2025. For more details, visit Women`s Ashes 2025 and points table.

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