Australia Women vs England Women Live Score and Commentary, Match 1, W Ashes, 20 January, 2022
COMPLETED / Match 1 / Adelaide Oval
170/1 (17 ov)
169/4 (20 ov)
Australia Women won by 9 wickets
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Player of the match
Tahlia McGrath,
Australia Women
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahlia McGrath | 91 | 49 | 13 | 1 | 185.71 |
| Meg Lanning | 64 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 145.45 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Heather Knight | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
Australia Women won by 9 wickets
Australia Women vs England Women, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands Women (AUS-W won by 98 runs) | Match 14 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Bangladesh Women (AUS-W won by 9 wickets) | Match 9 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| South Africa Women (AUS-W won by 65 runs) | Match 3 | 13 Jun 2026 |
| West Indies Women (AUS-W won by 6 wickets) | Match 12 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| England Women (AUS-W won by 5 wickets) | Match 6 | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland Women (ENG-W won by 38 runs) | Match 16 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Ireland Women (ENG-W won by 4 wickets) | Match 8 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Sri Lanka Women (ENG-W won by 87 runs) | Match 1 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| India Women (ENG-W won by 5 runs) | Match 11 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Australia Women (AUS-W won by 5 wickets) | Match 6 | 8 Jun 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 144 run (13.1 ov): Tahlia McGrath: 91 (49), Meg Lanning: 45 (30)
- Last Bat: Alyssa Healy 7(9) - c NRS Sciver b S Ecclestone Sophie Ecclestone
- Fall of Wickets: 26 - 1 Alyssa Healy
- Reviews Remaining: Australia Women - 0 of 0, England Women - 0 of 0
- Toss: Australia Women elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: Match 1
- Series: Womens Ashes
- Date: Thursday, January 20, 2022
- Time: 01:40 PM
- Venue: Adelaide Oval
- City: Adelaide
- Umpires: Bruce Oxenford (Australia) , Claire Polosak (Australia) , Michael Graham-Smith (Australia, TV)
- Referee: Steve Bernard (Australia)
Natalie Sciver to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, inswinger good length, on the middle stump, Tahlia McGrath plays of the frontfoot to mid on for 1 run
Natalie Sciver to Meg Lanning, 1 leg bye, Natalie Sciver bowled inswinger full length, on the middle stump, batsman goes for flick, of the frontfoot but misses the shot and ball bangs into leg, they take 1 run, Umpire signals it leg bye, but fails to act on ball.
Natalie Sciver to Tahlia McGrath, 2 wide, full length, outside the leg stump, Tahlia McGrath plays but ball was way too far and given wide by the umpire.
Natalie Sciver to Meg Lanning, 1 wide, good length, outside the leg stump, Meg Lanning plays but ball was way too far and given wide by the umpire.
Natalie Sciver to Meg Lanning, 1 run, inswinger good length, on the off stump, Meg Lanning plays of the backfoot to third man for 1 run
Natalie Sciver to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, full length, on the middle stump, Tahlia McGrath plays of the frontfoot to long on for 1 run
End of over 14 (13 runs)
Freya Davies to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, full length, outside off, Tahlia McGrath plays lofted of the frontfoot to cover for 1 run
Freya Davies to Meg Lanning, 1 run, inswinger good length, on the middle stump, Meg Lanning plays of the backfoot to mid on for 1 run
Freya Davies to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, full length, on the middle stump, Tahlia McGrath plays of the frontfoot to long on for 1 run
Freya Davies to Meg Lanning, Four, full length, outside off Meg Lanning plays the lofted of the frontfoot to the cover for four
Freya Davies to Meg Lanning, 1 wide, full length, outside off, Meg Lanning plays but ball was way too far and given wide by the umpire.
Freya Davies to Meg Lanning, 1 run, good length, outside off, Meg Lanning plays cut, of the backfoot to point for 1 run
Freya Davies to Tahlia McGrath, 1 wide, good length, outside off, Tahlia McGrath plays but ball was way too far and given wide by the umpire.
Freya Davies to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, full length, on the middle stump, Tahlia McGrath plays of the frontfoot to long on for 1 run
End of over 15 (11 runs)
Sophie Ecclestone to Tahlia McGrath, no run, dot ball!! off break good length, outside off, Tahlia McGrath plays of the backfoot to point.
Sophie Ecclestone to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, good length, outside the leg stump, Tahlia McGrath plays flick, of the backfoot to fine leg for 1 run
Sophie Ecclestone to Meg Lanning, Four, off break good length, outside off Meg Lanning plays the cut, of the backfoot to the point for four
Sophie Ecclestone to Meg Lanning, no run, arm ball full length, on the middle stump, Meg Lanning plays defensive shot on the frontfoot to mid off
Sophie Ecclestone to Meg Lanning, 1 wide, good length, outside the leg stump, Meg Lanning plays but ball was way too far and given wide by the umpire.
Sophie Ecclestone to Meg Lanning, 2 runs, full length, outside the leg stump, Meg Lanning plays flick, of the frontfoot to fine leg for 2 run
Sophie Ecclestone to Meg Lanning, no run, arm ball full length, on the middle stump, Meg Lanning plays defensive shot on the frontfoot
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Heather Knight to Tahlia McGrath, no run, dot ball!! off break good length, outside off, Tahlia McGrath plays cut, of the backfoot to point.
Heather Knight to Tahlia McGrath, Four, full length, outside the leg stump Tahlia McGrath plays the along the ground sweep, of the frontfoot to the square leg for four
Heather Knight to Tahlia McGrath, Four, full length, outside the leg stump Tahlia McGrath plays the along the ground sweep, of the frontfoot to the square leg for four
Heather Knight to Tahlia McGrath, 1 run, good length, on the middle stump, Tahlia McGrath plays drive, of the frontfoot to straight for 1 run
Heather Knight to Meg Lanning, Four, off break good length, outside off Meg Lanning plays the cut, of the backfoot to the point for four
Heather Knight to Meg Lanning, Four, full toss, on the middle stump Meg Lanning plays the along the ground sweep, of the frontfoot to the mid wicket for four
End of over 17 (17 runs)