England women claim narrow victory
06 July, 2009
England's women moved 4-0 ahead in their one-day series against the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars after a thrilling two-wicket victory at Sir Paul Getty's Ground in Wormsley.
The home side needed seven to win off the final over but Laura Marsh and Holly Colvin saw it through with the winning run coming off the final delivery off Rene Farrell.
Australia recovered from a horrible start to reach 7-225 from its 50 overs.
That figure looked a long way off when the tourists lost two wickets without a run on the board - Katherine Brunt striking early.
But Shelley Nitschke's well-made 71, coupled with 52 from Karen Rolton enabled Australia to set a total which almost proved too tough for England.
The home side got off to a solid start but it was captain Charlotte Edwards who, not for the first time, gave the innings momentum.
Her 65 and a 50 from Lydia Greenway in a partnership worth 113 turned the game in England's favour.