Beth Mooney, Darcie Brown the heroes as Australia retain the Ashes
England's last pair of Brunt and Cross chased improbable victory only to fall agonisingly short
03/02Result
1st ODI, England Women tour of Australia at Canberra, Feb 3 2022
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![Australia Women]( "Australia Women")
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![England Women]( "England Women")
178 (45/50 ov)
Player of the Match
03/02Result
1st ODI, England Women tour of Australia at Canberra, Feb 3 2022
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![Australia Women]( "Australia Women")
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![England Women]( "England Women")
178 (45/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Heather Knight - 'We haven't had that killer instinct to get over the line'
The best England women can hope for after defeat in the first ODI is to draw the Ashes
Preview
All or nothing for England after Manuka heartbreak as Australia look to seal the deal
There's no lack of context in what is a World Cup year, but Lanning and Knight aren't looking too far ahead as they face off in the ODI leg of the women's Ashes