England women win to retain Ashes

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BOWRAL, Feb 18 (BBC): England's women retained the Ashes with a six-wicket victory over Australia in the one-off Test in Bowral.
Australia started the fourth and final day on 195-4, a lead of 105, but Isa Guha took 4-60 and the hosts declared on 231-9 to set England 142 to win. England reached their target for the loss of four wickets, with Claire Taylor 64 not out and captain Charlotte Edwards hitting the winning runs.
"I'm delighted. To win in Australia is a fantastic feeling," said Edwards. "We had always said we would come out here and aim to win this match in order to retain the Ashes and that's what we did.
"I'm so proud of all my players. We have played some fantastic cricket over these past four days to continually have the upper hand over Australia and to pull through and secure victory was a great effort.