Australia 231/8 – 228/9 England England lost
Australia Women won by 2 wickets
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Hosted by Australia
England: Drawn 8–8 on points (Australia retained)
How England performed
The 2017–18 series in Australia finished level at 8–8 on points, and Australia retained the Ashes.
England lost the first two matches: by two wickets in Brisbane, where Australia passed their 228/9, and by 75 runs in Coffs Harbour after Australia made 296/6 and bowled England out for 209. They won the third, also in Coffs Harbour, by 20 runs.
The only Test, at North Sydney, was drawn after Australia declared on 448/9 and England made 280 and 206/2. Australia then won by six wickets at the same venue, chasing England's 132/9, before England finished with two wins in Canberra: by 40 runs, dismissing Australia for 112 after making 152/6, and by four wickets, reaching 181/6 in reply to 178/2.
England fixtures
Australia 231/8 – 228/9 England England lost
Australia Women won by 2 wickets
Australia 296/6 – 209 England England lost
Australia Women won by 75 runs
Australia 257/9 – 284/8 England England won
England Women won by 20 runs
Australia 448/9d – 280 & 206/2 England England drew
Match drawn
Australia 134/4 – 132/9 England England lost
Australia Women won by 6 wickets
Australia 112 – 152/6 England England won
England Women won by 40 runs
Australia 178/2 – 181/6 England England won
England Women won by 4 wickets
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