Ash Gardner produced one of the finest knocks of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, smashing an unbeaten 104 off just 73 balls to guide Australia to a remarkable six-wicket victory over England at the Holkar Stadium on Wednesday.

Chasing 245 for victory, the seven-time champions were in deep trouble at 68 for four before Gardner and Annabel Sutherland (98 not out) combined for an unbroken 180-run stand that turned the contest on its head. Their partnership not only rescued Australia but also took them back to the top of the group stage standings.

Earlier, England posted 244 for nine from their 50 overs, anchored by Tammy Beaumont’s elegant 78. The opener’s innings, filled with fluent drives and clever placement, gave England a competitive total after being asked to bat by stand-in s

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