England will reflect on a missed opportunity as Australia strengthened their Ashes control with a second successive one-day international victory. Amy Jones, unbeaten on 47, failed to run from a free hit at the end of the 48th over,

England opted to bowl on a green pitch at the Junction Oval in Melbourne under overcast skies after the coin fell Heather Knight's way, with both sides unchanged for the second ODI of the series.

Four wickets to Alana King and Ellyse Perry's 35th ODI half century have fired Australia to a 21-run victory over England in the second match of the Women's Ashes.

After a comfortable four wicket victory in the first ODI in Sydney, Australia are looking to keep up the momentum in Melbourne against England.

Englands hopes of regaining the Womens Ashes suffer huge dent as Australia triumph in low-scoring Melbourne thriller; Australia bowled out for 180 inside 45 overs; England fall short in disappointing

Australia have grabbed a crucial early lead in the women's Ashes after defending a paltry 180 in the second ODI against England at the Junction Oval.