Summary

  • England win multi-format series 10-8

  • Australia win 3rd T20 by seven wickets

  • England 101-8; Australia 102-3

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  1. Postpublished at 06:28 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    So, it's bon voyage to England's women who have completed their Ashes series - we'll next see them in action at the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh which begins in Sylhet on 23 March. England's group games are against West Indies (24th), India (26th), Bangladesh (28th) and Sri Lanka (30th), and as ever we'll bring you full coverage of the tournament here on the BBC. Thanks for sticking with us throughout the series.

    All that remains for England down under is the pesky matter of the final men's T20 international, which starts at 08:35 GMT. We'll be back a little later for that one, do join us then.

  2. CHAMPAGNE MOMENTpublished at 06:21 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    Charlotte Edwards collects the Women's Ashes trophy from ECB chairman Giles Clarke and is joined by her squad on the podium.

    England are back-to-back Ashes winners!

  3. Postpublished at 06:20 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    England captain Charlotte Edwards: "It's disappointing to end the series the way we have done, but we have to remember how well the girls have played - credit to both teams for putting on such a great show. We've had a lot of injuries and done well with a relatively young side - we've won the key moments and that's ultimately why I'm standing here today.

    "I don't think I've ever played better than I did in Hobart. I'm still enjoying my cricket, I've got as much hunger as I've ever had, and if they'll have me, I'll still be there. We'll enjoy tonight and look forward to Bangladesh in March."

  4. Postpublished at 06:18 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    Australia captain Meg Lanning: "We still wanted to play some positive cricket over the last two games. It was disappointing to lose the Ashes in Hobart, but we're proud of the way we've fought back.

    "We've had people to step up at different times. This game was set up by the bowlers, we can't ask much more from them."

  5. PLAYER OF THE SERIESpublished at 06:17 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    Player of the series Ellyse Perrry: "It's been a wonderful series and was a pleasure to be involved in. To play a Test on the Waca, a topsy-turvy match in such conditions was great, it was disappointing not to be on the winning side but to play a part against such good opposition was great."

  6. PLAYER OF THE SERIESpublished at 06:15 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    Alyssa Healy's uncle Ian is presiding over the presentation ceremony - Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry has been chosen as player of the multi-format series.

  7. Postpublished at 06:15 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    So, looking back at the multi-format series, which England won 10-8, Australia can take heart after winning both the ODI and T20 series 2-1. But England's win in the Test in Perth proved crucial - the ultimate six-pointer.

    And you may want to hang on for this - England have an Ashes trophy to lift in a minute or two!

  8. Postpublished at 06:13 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    Some wise words there from Charles - a look at the England bowling figures bears out his concerns (the honourable exception being Danielle Hazell, who bowled very tightly):

    Hazell 4-1-9-0, Cross 2-0-17-0, Gunn 2-0-17-0, Brindle 4-0-19-1, Wyatt 2-0-16-0, Elwiss 3-0-12-1, Edwards 1.3-0-10-0.

  9. Postpublished at 06:08 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    Charles Dagnall
    BBC Test Match Special

    "England's change bowling needs some work, especially when it's going to be integral at the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh on slower decks. Take out Shrubsole and Brunt, and you're not left with a great deal. Georgia Elwiss has looked better on slower decks, but I don't think Charlotte Edwards uses herself enough. Danni Hazell is their main spinner, but at this moment in time, I'd rather see Charlotte Edwards bowling than Danni Wyatt. Sarah Taylor also needs to push on - she's getting into good positions but not going on, and she's an elite batter."

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  10. CHAMPAGNE MOMENTpublished at 06:06 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    AUSTRALIA WIN BY SEVEN WICKETS; ENGLAND WIN MULTI-FORMAT WOMEN'S ASHES SERIES 10-8

  11. Postpublished at 06:06 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    Katherine Brunt
    Injured England fast bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    "It's been pleasing to see how much we've grown. We've shown a lot of fight and the young girls can be proud of how they have performed."

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  12. Aus 102-3published at 06:05 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    Edwards to continue, Villani sweeps a single, will Blackwell finish this in style? No - she helps a single to deep fine leg to level the scores. The field comes up, Villani hits back down the ground and is nearly caught and bowled by the diving Edwards, but they scamper a single to make sure they win with nine balls to spare.

  13. Aus 99-3 (target 102)published at 06:03 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    Villani guides Elwiss for a single, Blackwell punches a single to mid-on, and Villani drills one to long-on to take her score to 34. But Blackwell then launches a four over the bowler's head - three needed from 12 balls.

  14. Aus 92-3 (target 102)published at 06:00 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    Alex Blackwell is the new batter, and serves notice by clubbing the last ball of Edwards's over for four through long-on - only 10 more needed from 18 balls.

  15. WICKETpublished at 05:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    England captain Charlotte Edwards turns to a part-time off-spinner who hasn't bowled on the entire tour - herself! But taking pace off the ball seems to do the trick as Australia can only manage a couple of singles and a two... or do they? As Bolton dives for a second run, Kate Cross's throw is gathered at the striker's end and Taylor whips off the bails. A quick check with the third umpire, and Bolton's gone!

  16. APPEAL - NOT OUTpublished at 05:55 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    Villani comes down the track to Elwiss and is hit on the pad as the Aussies scamper a leg bye. (Had there been DRS in this series - which there isn't - it would have been umpire's call). Bolton on-drives for a single, Villani bludgeons a single wide of mid-on, and Bolton ends the over with another whipped single to mid-on, leaving Australia needing 17 from 24 balls.

  17. APPEAL - NOT OUTpublished at 05:52 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    Brindle returns for her final over, with the field in for Bolton, who scored 124 and 31 in her only two previous international appearances in the ODIs, Brindle slants the ball across the left-hander, there's an lbw appeal but the ball pitched outside leg stump. Half the pitch, and the outfield, are now in shadow under the giant stands - Brindle's half of the pitch, as it were. After four dot balls, Bolton tries a risky single to mid-off but the throw is just wide. Villani manages a single to ensure she faces the next over - Australia need 21 from 30 balls.

  18. Aus 79-2 (target 102)published at 05:49 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    The bespectacled left-hander Nicole Bolton is the new batter - she had a mixed day in the field, catching two, dropping one and letting a four straight through her grasp. After a single from Villani, Bolton is off the mark with a clip off her legs from her first ball, and Australia need 23 from 26 balls to win.

  19. Postpublished at 05:47 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2014

    Katherine Brunt
    Injured England fast bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    "That's a good catch by Sciver. When the sun starts going down, in can be difficult. Lanning didn't connect very well, she was trying to hit a good ball."

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