England women have been defeated by Australia women by 5 wickets.

The batting really let England down with the top 3 failing and the lower middle order also failing. England were all out for 158 off 49.4 overs. They only really got that thanks to Clare Taylor (the bowling one) hitting 29 from #9. All Australia's bowlers contributed. The best performance was probably from Fitzpatrick taking 3 for 27.

Australia then scored the 159 required from 47 overs. The main contribution coming from Belinda Clark with 62. They almost let themselves down with 3 run outs. Best bowling from Clare Connor with 10 - 3 - 24 - 1