Australia's total of 308-8 is their best in Hobart in ODIs and their fifth highest in ODIs on home soil. Their highest on home turf is the 397-4 they made against Pakistan in Melbourne in February 1997.

Two balls into the chase and Tammy Beaumont looks busy. She nudges Megan Schutt off her legs to get off the mark.

Thanks, Matthew.

A really big ask for England.

Tammy Beaumont is primed at the striker's end. Megan Schutt has the ball in hand.

Let's see how this plays out.

Right. England have a massive task on their hands. One positive is there is no doubt about the way they will have to go about this. They have to attack.

Timothy Abraham will take you through the first half of England's chase.

Ffion Wynne
BBC Sport cricket writer in Hobart

Both Ellyse Perry and Tahlia McGrath have done a lot of bowling in this innings break, suggesting they may be required with the ball for the first time in the series - another staggering indication of Australia's depth.

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Ash Gardner is notable in Australia both for her world-class ability but also her background.

At the time of her debut, she was the third Aboriginal Australian to play Test cricket.

Want to know more about her? Have a read of this article we wrote from an interview with Gardner in 2020.

Jack Rule: What a knock from Ash Gardner. Pure class knock for her first ever ODI century.

Brutal...

Srinivas Vijaykumar
Cricviz analyst

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Australia's progression in this innings:

Overs 1-10 : 46-3

Overs 11-20 : 42-1

Overs 21-30 : 57-0

Overs 31-40 : 59-1

Overs 41-50 : 104-3

Ebony Rainford-Brent
Former England batter on TNT Sports

I would argue that's one of the best Ashes innings I've seen. It stands out for me because when you saw the start of the game it was a slow surface and Australia were struggling at 59-4. You would think most teams would scratch around to make 160, 180 or whatever is possible.

To have Ash Gardner come out, alongside Beth Mooney, bat with that freedom I think shows evolution and power that has come in the women's game. Ash Gardner is leading the way in the women's global game.

It's going to be tough for England but what we have been treated to is that next level up in the women's game. Power and making the most of it. A really special innings.

Srinivas Vijaykumar
Cricviz analyst

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Australia's highest totals in ODIs v England.

356-5 at Christchurch, 3 April 2022

310-3 at Hamilton, 5 March 2022

308-8 at Hobart, 17 January 2025

299-2 at Newcastle, 3 February 2000

296-6 at Coffs Harbour, 26 October 2017

We said in the first two games Australia had won without hitting their straps.

Consider those straps well and truly hit today, even with a top-order wobble.

Ash Gardner was sensational.

Never say never but I'm not holding out much hope...

If England make 309 to win this match it would be the highest chase in women's ODI history, eclipsing the 302 Sri Lanka chased down against South Africa in April 2024.

Henry Moeran
Test Match Special commentator

The pressure has been ramped up several notches by the swinging blade of Georgia Wareham.

Aus 308-8published at 50 overs

50 overs

The biggest of finishes! Georgia Wareham - what a knock that is. She finishes on 38 not out from just 12 balls.

England started well but have been pummeled in the stomach by some sensational batting.

Big finish?

This is brutal hitting. Four more!

Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

What a shot. Sophie Ecclestone hasn't done much wrong there, it's just Georgia Wareham's execution.

Smashed through the off side for four.