Ashleigh Gardner scored her maiden ODI century and Alana King picked a fifer in Australia's comprehensive 86-run victory

The Ashes are within touching distance for Australia after Ashleigh Gardner's maiden international century turned a stuttering innings into a comprehensive 86-run victory in Hobar

Having already been beaten in Sydney and Melbourne, the tourists suffered a crushing 86-run defeat to Australia in Hobart as Ash Gardner once again starred with the bat. The hosts won the toss and elected to bat first, but were almost left to regret their decision after falling to 59-4.

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.

Updates and score from Hobart with England looking for their first win in the multi-format Womens Ashes as they take on Australia in the third ODI.

All 10 team-mates in yellow and green charged towards Ash Gardner, who stood shell-shocked after taking one of the most spectacular catches in Women’s Ashes history.

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.