The Ashes 2023: Jenga-style collapses & records galore in second Womens T20

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The women’s Ashes are still alive!

A three-run win in the second T20 at The Oval means England live to fight another day.

They still trail 6-2 in the multi-format series and need to win all four remaining games (or three and the other to be a tie or washout) to regain the Ashes.

We look at the best moments from The Oval and preview the opening day of the men’s third Test.

Innings of the day – Wyatt guides England to record score

England went into the game knowing they needed to win or Australia would retain the Ashes at the earliest possible opportunity.

They lost the toss and knew a strong platform at the top of the innings was imperative.

Danni Wyatt gave England that with 76 off 46 balls. She was strong through the off side as usual and brutally helped England take Megan Schutt for 25 in the 16th over.

It helped England post 186-9 and their highest score in a T20 against Australia.

Speaking at the post-match presentation, England captain Heather Knight said: “Danni is showing…

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