Postpublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 12 July 2023
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentator
England are starting to think the unthinkable may just be possible.
Summary
England win by two wickets to level Women's Ashes with two to play
Skipper Knight's unbeaten 75 anchors England, who lose regular wickets
Cross hammers 19 at number 10 to allay late nerves
Beaumont (47 off 42) and Capsey (40 off 34) get England off to fast start
Mooney top-scores for Australia with unbeaten 81
England drop five chances and miss chance to stump Mooney
Australia had won 41 of their last 42 completed ODIs
Two ODIs to play: 16 July (Southampton) & 18 July (Taunton)
Postpublished at 19:42 British Summer Time 12 July 2023
ENGLAND WIN BY TWO WICKETSpublished at 48.1 overs
Smashed through the covers for four by Heather Knight!
ENGLAND HAVE LEVELLED THE SERIES!
A captain's innings from Knight, her bat goes flying in the celebrations! What a contribution from Kate Cross as well.
This seemingly unbeatable Australia have lost a third game in a row - unthinkable!
Cross dropped on 19published at 48 overs
Eng 263-8
Goodness me! Kate Cross tries to win it with a drive back past Megan Schutt.
It's aerial though and the bowler sticks her hands up but can't take the catch!
Eng 263-8published at 47.4 overs
Need another 1 run to win
SCORES ARE LEVEL!
Kate Cross crashes the ball through the covers for four! England need one run to level the series!
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19:30 - Henry this IS normal Ashes cricket in 2023! And it's wonderful...
Caroline, Durham
Eng 259-8published at 47.2 overs
Need another 5 from 16 balls to win
Scooped for four!
Kate Cross - that is brilliant!
She went across her stumps and just lifted the ball over Alyssa Healy. Great effort on the rope to stop the boundary but to no avail.
Five runs required...
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I live just next to the ground in Bristol, waiting for a big cheer, hopefully!!
Anon
Eng 255-8published at 47.1 overs
Need another 9 from 17 balls to win
It is Megan Schutt, it is a slower ball to start and Heather Knight drives back past her.
Just a single but it's down to single figures for England now...
Postpublished at 19:36 British Summer Time 12 July 2023
Alex Blackwell
Former Australia batter on BBC Test Match SpecialWe are going to see a lot of leg-cutters from Megan Schutt. She will take all the pace off.
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Janet Hopper: In Crossy we trust.
Eng 254-8published at 47 overs
Need another 10 from 18 balls to win
Heather Knight misses out on a full toss outside off, hitting through point but just for a single.
The last ball of Jess Jonassen's over is driven firmly by Kate Cross but straight to cover.
Three overs to go, England need 10 runs, Australia need two wickets.
Eng 253-8published at 46.4 overs
Need another 11 to win
After three dot balls, Kate Cross sweeps for a single.
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Issy Savin de Larclause: Why are both Ashes series determined to age us all by decades?
Eng 252-8published at 46 overs
Need another 12 to win
Heather Knight can't beat the in-field from either of the last two deliveries but Ash gardner is now done.
The off-spinner ends with figures of 3-42.
We've also just seen a replay of Knight's six - it didn't clear the fielder on the rope by much but it cleared her, that's what matters!
Postpublished at 19:32 British Summer Time 12 July 2023
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentatorWhat an extraordinary hit. What an extraordinary moment.
Eng 252-8published at 45.4 overs
Need another 12 to win
SIX!
See out the rest of the Ash Gardner spell? No chance! Heather Knight launches the ball high over cow corner for a maximum!
England are 12 runs away!
Eng 244-8published at 45.2 overs
Need another 18 to win
The England fans are cheering every run. Singles from the first two deliveries of Ash Gardner's final over.
Heather Knight back on strike...
Postpublished at 19:30 British Summer Time 12 July 2023
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentatorJust one day of normal Ashes cricket, that's all we ask for.
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Nervy run chases and the England cricket teams, name a more iconic duo. Come on!
Jon
Eng 244-8published at 45 overs
Need another 20 to win
Sensible batting from Kate Cross. The run-rate is not the issue so she is happy to defend the next ball and then drive to cover for no run.
Five overs to go, England need 20 but Heather Knight is on strike.