Friday, August 16, 2013

Aussie Women in Ashes

Declaration followed by a brilliant spell of off-spin bowling by Erin Osborne has Australia in a dominant position after day two of the women's Ashes Cricklet Test in England.
Sarah Elliott scored a century on Monday after finishing the first day's play on 95 not out but feel shortly afterwards for 104.
Vice-captain Alex Blackwell made a crucial 54 before being trapped lbw while young gun Ellyse Perry smashed 31 off just 24 balls women cricklet match.
Remained undefeated alongside Osborne (10no) when the declaration came with Australia at 6-331.
Sydney-born Perry then drew first blood by dismissing English opener Arran Brindle cheaply for five as the hosts' first innings got under way sport.
Fellow opener Heather Knight was resolute in compiling 85no by day's end but she struggled to find a long-term partner for every match.
The women's Ashes will be decided by a points system based on one Test, three one-day matches and three Twenty20 contests.