English batsman Tammy Beaumont scored a brilliant double century against Australia. Tammy Beaumont played an excellent innings of 208 runs off 331 balls. She hit 27 fours in her innings. Along with this, Tammy Beaumont has made a great record under her name. In fact, Tammy Beaumont has become the first England batsman to score a double century in Women’s Test cricket history. In this match, she Tammy Beaumont returned to the pavilion after being sacked as England’s last batsman.
At the same time England scored 463 runs in their innings. In this way, on the basis of the first innings, Australia gained a 10-run lead. Aside from Tammy Beaumont, Nite Siever Brunt, Heather Knight and Daniel Wyatt all played brilliant innings. Nite Siever Brunt, Heather Knight and Daniel Wyatt contributed 78, 57 and 44 runs respectively. Ashley Gardner took the maximum 4 wickets for Australia. While Tahila McGrath took 3 wickets to her name. Darcy Brown, Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse Perry scored a 1-1 success.
Earlier, Australian captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and decided to bat. After winning the toss, Team Australia came out to bat first and it was down to 473 runs. Annabel Sutherland played a brilliant innings century for Australia. Annabel Sutherland scored 137 of 184 balls. She hit 16 fours and 1 six in her innings. Sophie Ascleton took the top 5 wickets for England. While Lauren Bell and Lauren Filler scored a 2-2 success. Kate Cross got 1 hit. Significantly, this Ashes 2023 match between the two teams is being played at Trent Bridge. At Ashes 2023, only 1 test match will be played between Australia and England.