Tammy Beaumont’s blitz keeps England in game after Australia pile on runs

Tammy Beaumont sweeps on her way to a Test century at Trent Bridge on Friday. Photograph: Nigel Parker/Shutterstock

A maiden Test hundred from Tammy Beaumont, who was unbeaten on 100 at stumps, helped England reach 218 for two on the second day of the Test at Trent Bridge, as they sought to claw back ground after Australia had earlier posted a record first-innings total of 473.

“As a kid I dreamt of scoring an Ashes Test hundred. Since 2005, that has been my goal,” Beaumont said. “If we go on to win this Test match, it will be right up there, but let’s wait and see.”