Ash Gardner's century and Alana King's 5-46 sees England slump to a 3-0 defeat in the ODI leg of the Women's Ashes.

England fall short in pursuit of 309 as Ashleigh Gardners century and Alana Kings 5-46 fire Australia to victory in third ODI in Hobart; England, who collapsed from 200-4 to 222 all out, must win thre

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,

Australia could only muster 180 with the bat before bowlers Alana King and Kim Garth sparked a stunning England collapse to give the hosts a 2-0 lead in the series.

Ash Gardner hits a century and takes a spectacular catch as Australia complete an ODI clean sweep to leave England's hopes of regaining the Women's Ashes hanging by a thread.

A maiden international century by Ashleigh Gardner and five wickets to spinner Alana King has put Australia on the cusp of retaining the women's Ashes.