Summary

  • Australia beat England by six wickets to return to top of table

  • Defeat is England's first of tournament

  • Australia recover from 68-4 with Sutherland (98*) and Gardner (104*) sharing unbroken 180 for fifth wicket

  • England post 244-9 from their 50 overs with Beaumont top-scoring with 78

  • Middle-order struggles continue with Lamb out for 7 and Dunkley makes 48-ball 22

  • Both sides through to semi-finals already

  • Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live Sport commentary at top of page

Live Reporting

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  1. Daniel Norcross
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Ash Gardner has not just stabilised the situation, she has put Australia in a very strong position.

  2. Aus 183-4

    Need 62 runs from 17 overs

    Places to be Ash?

    Bang. Nat Sciver-Brunt pulled for four.

    Bang. Sciver-Brunt pulled for four.

    Bang. Sciver-Brunt driven down the ground for a one-bounce four.

  3. 50 runs

    50 for Ash Gardner

    Aus 175-4

    Fifty for Ash Gardner off 47 deliveries - her second 50+ knock of the tournament.

    Somewhat inevitably, she brings up the milestone with a boundary off Nat Sciver-Brunt, pulling hard.

  4. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Nat Sciver-Brunt of EnglandGetty Images

    This is a brilliant partnership. They have capitalised throughout the middle and the Australia dugout is far more relaxed than it was an hour ago.

    Do England bring Sophie Ecclestone out of the attack?

  5. Aus 169-4

    Need 76 runs from 18 overs

    Annabel Sutherland edges through the vacant slip region for four. How often have we seen that during this chase?

    England had Australia 24-3 and 68-4 but Sutherland and Ash Gardner haven't looked under any pressure.

  6. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    England will be feeling that if they can get a wicket they bring Tahlia McGrath to the crease, and one more after that, you are into the tailenders.

  7. Henry Moeran
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Charlotte Edwards will be feeling that this is slipping from her side's grasps.

  8. Aus 163-4

    Need 82 runs from 19 overs

    The voting thumbs don't agree with you I'm afraid, Evan. 200 up to about 700 down when I last checked...

    Four singles and a boundary as they knock another eight off the chase. Australia are in complete control.

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    It's not over yet. England were in a similar position against India and found a way to win. Not saying they will today, but there's a twist or two more in this match. And it's already a world away from the Ashes performances.

    Evan Byrne

  10. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    The heads are not dropping at any stage. England believe they can stay in a game right until the very end.

  11. Aus 155-4

    Need 90 runs from 20 overs

    Well, Sophie Ecclestone loses her length with her opening delivery and is flicked for four by Ash Gardner.

    She responds well, conceding three singles from her next five balls.

    England were 122-3 at the same stage...

  12. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    What do you do when you need something to happen? Bring your best bowler back on.

    Pressure on Ecclestone now.

  13. WinViz has it 55-45 in Australia's favour against EnglandBBC Sport/CricViz

    WinViz has Australia as the favourites. The mood in the office has Australia as the favourites.

    How about you? Not done one of these for a while - indulge me.

    Thumbs up for an England win, thumbs down for an Australia win.

  14. Aus 148-4

    Need 97 runs from 21 overs

    Nat Sciver-Brunt returns to the attack and runs are scored off five of the six deliveries.

    She nearly gets a wicket with the final ball, but the important word is nearly. Annabel Sutherland just got an inside edge on it.

    Another six knocked off Australia's chase.

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    Rufus Bullough
    CricViz analyst

    Annabel Sutherland loves batting with Ash Gardner at the other end in ODI cricket.

    As a pair they have put on 470 runs, with this being their third 50+ partnership.

    Sutherland has scored more runs with Gardner than with any other batter.

  16. Aus 142-4

    Need 103 runs from 22 overs

    Charlie Dean of EnglandGetty Images

    A lot of hands on heads for England as Ash Gardner fires a streaky four through the slips.

    On the plus side, Charlie Dean was getting the ball to turn.

  17. Daniel Norcross
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Annabel Sutherland is playing her innings of the tournament. She is really in good touch now.

  18. Aus 135-4

    Need 110 runs from 23 overs

    I agree that it is looking a little ominous for England. Annabel Sutherland is purring and has built a solid partnership with Ash Gardner - they've put on 67 (67) for the fifth wicket.

    To reinforce the point, Sutherland and Gardner each collect a boundary off Lauren Bell. Sutherland's is a well-timed drive which bisects a gap in the covers. Gardner's is smacked through point.

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    Here’s the game. Our middle order batting fell way short, while Australia’s leads the world. I’d suggest they are not panicking.

    Chris in South Croydon

    Australia to cruise home now in 47 overs, sorry folks but you know it's going to happen. England did well to get four wickets but they won't be able to see this one out.

    Luke, Stafford

  20. Aus 123-4

    Need 122 runs from 24 overs

    Annabel Sutherland's boundary is followed by a dot, three singles, and a nicely timed two. Charlie Dean has been a little expensive today.

    Australia are a thoroughly enjoyable 123-4.