Blackwell's unbeaten 67 powers Australia to narrow win
After a top-order wobble, the Australia vice-captain scored an unbeaten 67 to win the Ashes opener in Brisbane
22/10Result
1st ODI, England Women tour of Australia at Brisbane, Oct 22 2017
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![England Women]( "England Women")
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![Australia Women]( "Australia Women")
231/8 (49.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
22/10Result
1st ODI, England Women tour of Australia at Brisbane, Oct 22 2017
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![England Women]( "England Women")
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![Australia Women]( "Australia Women")
231/8 (49.1/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Ashes edginess highlights change of fortunes
The Women's Ashes is set to begin on Sunday with England aiming to maintain their World Cup-winning form, but the weather may yet scupper the opening match