Debutant Jess Jonassen 95 not out
Anya Shrubsole takes four wickets
Australia were 95-5 before fightback
Australia lead multi-format series 4-2
4pts for Test win, 2pts for a draw
Image source, ReutersFrom 99-5, not many people would have expected Australia to reach 200. But that is exactly what they have done, largely thanks to Jess Jonassen's unbeaten half-century.
England are clearly targeting Megan Schutt with the players crowding around the bat. But she survives another over.
A big thick edge from Schutt. It is at a catchable height, but luckily for Australia the area is unguarded. A bit reckless from Schutt, but she gets away with it. Kate Cross does not look impressed.
Marsh drops one in short and Megan Schutt smashes it away for four to the cover rope. England will be hoping to wrap up the last three wickets soon.
Just a reminder, we still have a lot of the cricket to come today. There could be up to another 32 overs left so hope you are all comfortable. The new ball is available in 12 overs time.
The hosts will be hoping Australia's innings has not lasted that long.
Mel Jones
Former Australia batter on BBC Test Match Special
"To be fair to England they have been fairly disciplined. After the first hour they were frustrated but they didn't let their heads go down. They stuck at it and got their rewards.
"I consider Sarah Taylor to be the best wicketkeeper in the world and she has been very tidy today."
Megan Schutt is the latest batter to come in. She struggles to score with only one run off Kate Cross's latest over.
Isa Guha
Ex-England seamer on BBC Test Match Special
"I think 250 would be a good score on this pitch. England have been able to strangle the Australians. It was a great partnership by Jonassen and Healy, but Marsh is coming into her own now."
Mel Jones
Former Australia batter on BBC Test Match Special
"It's an innocuous one. Coyte was a bit bemused. The bat possibly made a noise against the pad but unfortunately it's been given caught behind."
Image source, ReutersAustralia had fought back, but England are back in control again. Sarah Coyte gets a thin edge to spinner Kate Cross's delivery.
Wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor, standing up behind the stumps, gives out a loud scream. She is absolutely convinced the Australian got a touch.
Umpire Alex Wharf agrees and Australia are seven down.
Image source, ReutersAnya Shrubsole will have to wait as Laura Marsh continues. Jonassen flicks one away in the direction of square. A quickly-scampered two moves Australia on to 187-6.
The tourists would be happy to be in this position after they had looked in trouble at 99-5 earlier on. But it is an enthralling opening day at Canterbury.
Image source, Getty ImagesA frustrating day so far for Kate Cross. Figures of 0-47 off 12 overs. Sarah Coyte scores three off the over. Anya Shrubsole could well be returning to the attack sometime soon.
She had some time on the sidelines because of an ankle injury, but is back on the field and seems to be OK.
Laura Marsh claimed a wicket in her last over, and records a maiden in her latest one. She has her hands on her head as Jess Jonassen narrowly avoids getting a thin edge to a fine delivery.
Sarah Coyte is at the other end. Her best score in three Test matches is only nine. Her country needs her to dig in now.
Mel Jones
Former Australia batter on BBC Test Match Special
"A really great knock from Jess. It's gutsy. When the chips are down some players might have lost their bundle but she's digging in deep."
Image source, ReutersJess Jonassen punches a short delivery through the on-side to move to within one run of her half-century. On her debut, she then reaches a 50 with a mistimed-drive.
A calm raise of the bat but her heart must be pounding frantically. What a moment for her. And so vital for her side. She faced 93 balls to reach 50 and has scored four boundaries.
The TMS team enjoyed a mini party at tea...
Mel Jones
Former Australia batter on BBC Test Match Special
"It's a lapse in concentration from Alyssa Healy. She shakes her head as she goes off. She tried to work across the line far too much. She's just played across a straight one."
Image source, Getty ImagesThe partnership is over. They had put on 77 runs for the sixth wicket but Alyssa Healy is heading off the field. It is a first wicket of the day for England's Laura Marsh who traps Healy lbw.
It is a straight delivery and an easy decision. Australia now 176-6.
Image source, ReutersWe are back under way at Canterbury. Natalie Sciver is handed the ball for the first time today.
And it is a loose first over as 10 runs come from it. Jonassen needs five more runs for a half-century, a valuable innings for the Australians.
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BBC Sport's Kalika Mehta at Canterbury: “It’s just about that time of day when a quick afternoon nap is in order for a few of the spectators.
“A few young girls have been entranced by the ICC Women’s World Cup trophy that is on display at the ground, with one saying ‘How cool would it be to win that, it’s so shiny.’”
Image source, Kalika Mehta
Image source, Kalika Mehta