30 Jan 2014

England retain Women's Ashes

5:29 pm on 30 January 2014

England have retained the Women's Ashes after recording a nine-wicket win over Australia in the first Twenty20 at Hobart.

The home side made 150 for three from their 20 overs, which England chased down with 13 balls to spare.

England captain Charlotte Edwards was named player-of-the-match with her unbeaten knock of 92.

With two T20 matches remaining in the series, England has an unbeatable points lead of 10-4.