WATCH: Ashleigh Gardner takes stunning catch to dismiss Sophie Ecclestone in third ODI: AUS-W vs ENG-W

Australia Women emerged victorious in the third ODI against England Womenwith a complete series win 3-0. The match, played in a packed venue, was highlighted by a sensational effort Ashleigh Gardnerwhose brilliant century was followed by an incredible catch to dismiss Sophie Ecclestone became the talk of the cricketing world.

Ashleigh Gardner’s stunning catch steals the show

The moment of the match came in the 41st over of England’s innings when Alana King he pitched at Ecclestone. The English batsman attempted a quick sweep, resulting in a towering top edge that flew towards mid-wicket. Gardner, a few paces inside the boundary, initially misjudged the trajectory, but quickly recovered.

What followed was sheer athletic brilliance as Gardner showcased his exceptional skills on the field. At first he juggled the ball on the first attempt, but quickly realized he was about to cross the line. Acting quickly, he threw the ball back into play to avoid conceding a six. In a remarkable display of agility and presence of mind, he followed it up with a long forward dive to complete a stunning catch that left fans and commentators in awe. This gymnastic feat not only resulted in Ecclestone’s dismissal, but also highlighted Gardner’s extraordinary fielding ability.

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Australia’s batting powerhouse sets the scene

Australia Women set the stage with a commanding batting performance after electing to bat first, with a commanding total of 308/8. Gardner led the charge with a brilliant century, scoring 102 runs with powerful and accurate hitting. She was well supported by Tahlia McGrathwho contributed a steady 55 runs in the middle order, and Beth Mooneywho set the tone at the top with a solid 50.

England’s chase falters against Alana King’s magic

In response, England Women struggled to chase down the steep target. Despite the valiant efforts of Nat Sciver-Brunt (61) i Tammy Beaumont (54), his innings fell apart, managing just 222 runs in 42.2 overs. Alana was Australia’s standout bowler, delivering a match-winning performance with figures of 5 wickets for 46 runs in 8.2 overs. His ability to generate spin and fool the batsmen with variations proved too much for England, sealing a comprehensive victory for Australia.

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This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket time company