Ash Gardner's fine all-round performance proved the difference as England were beaten by four wickets in the first one-day international of the Women's Ashes in Sydney. Gardner took 3-19 as England were bowled out for 203, and then scored an unbeaten 42 to lead Australia to victory with 11.1 overs to spare.

England continue winless Ashes run as Australia edge rain-affected second T20 - Australia have won all five matches so far, with one T20 and a Test match still to play.

It has taken just nine days for Australia's cricketers to retain the Women’s Ashes. The Australians won a fourth straight game in the multi-format series with a 57-run victory in the first of the three T20s between the rivals.

Australia beat England by 57 runs in the first T20 to take an 8-0 lead and retain the Women's Ashes at the earliest opportunity.

Australia retained the Women's Ashes with three matches to spare following their 57-run victory over England in the opening Twenty20 international in Sydney on Monday.