Despite the best efforts of the England bowling attack, Australia women won the Ashes Test by seven wickets today.

After being bowled out for 149 in their second innings, England reduced Australia to 29 for one meaning the tourists have a lead of 168 runs.

England women finished day two of the Ashes Test in a dominant position after a fine performance with the ball.

Lauren Griffiths, Danielle Hazell and Heather Knight made their Test debuts for England in the women’s Ashes in Sydney on Saturday.

Charlotte Edwards scored her first Ashes Test century to lead her team to 181 for eight at the close of play on day one in Sydney today.