England Recovers from Slump to Post Competitive Total Against Australia

In the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup clash between England and Australia on October 22, 2025, England managed to post a competitive total of 244/9 after recovering from a mid-innings slump.

Electing to bat first, England got off to a strong start with a 54-run opening stand. However, the middle-order struggled as Australia, led by Alana King's impressive figures of 1-20 in ten overs, put the squeeze on the English batters. Tammy Beaumont's composed 78 off 105 balls, laced with ten fours and a six, was the lone bright spot for England.

Just when it seemed England were in trouble at 166/6, a vital seventh-wicket stand of 61 between Alice Capsey (38) and Charlie Dean (26) lifted the team from a precarious position. The late momentum provided by this partnership ensured England finished with a challenging total, despite losing both Capsey and Dean in the 49th over.

For Australia, Annabel Sutherland stood out with three scalps, though she was taken for boundaries in her last spell. The contest for the top of the points table now remains finely balanced as Australia, minus the services of Alyssa Healy, look to chase down the 245-run target.