Australian Women’s Cricket Team Retains Ashes

Darcie Brown celebrates the wicket of Sophie Ecclestone during game one of the Women's Ashes One Day International series between Australia and England at Manuka Oval in Canberra, Australia on February 03, 2022. Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images

The Australian Women’s cricket team have retained the Ashes after winning the first of three one-day internationals against England on Thursday night at Manuka Oval, Canberra, with bowler Darcie Brown instrumental in England’s demise.

The young speedster took 4-34 in the low scoring match which saw Australia defending a total of just 205 to get the job done, Cricket Australia reported.