Australia on verge of retaining Women’s Ashes with 86-run win in Hobart

England’s Natalie Sciver-Brunt, right, bats in front of Australia’s Alyssa Healy during their women’s one day international cricket match in Hobart (Linda Higginson/AAP Image via AP) - (AP)

A superb batting display put Australia on the verge of retaining the Women’s Ashes with an 86-run victory over England in the third and final ODI.

Ashleigh Gardner’s barnstorming effort of 102 from as many balls helped propel the hosts to 308 in Hobart, with England falling short at 222 in response.