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Jonassen returns to scene of special debut

Aussie allrounder has fond memories of the St Lawrence Ground ... although an extra run would have been nice

For Jess Jonassen and her Australian teammates, there's a special feeling around returning to Canterbury for Sunday's third women's Ashes one-day international.

The St Lawrence Ground, with its boundary-line tree and significant slope, was the scene of a famous Test victory during their successful 2015 Ashes campaign, where they won back the trophy on English soil for the first time since 2001.

It was a match where, on Test debut, Jonassen struck match-winning knocks of 99 and 54 – the only player in the match to pass fifty – as Australia claimed a 161-run win, placing one hand firmly on the Ashes trophy in the process.

This time around the venue will host the third and final 50-over game of the multi-format series, which will also feature one Test and three T20Is.

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Decided on points – with two available for a limited-overs win and four for the Test – Australia hold a 4-0 lead over their rivals after taking out the first two ODIs.

"I've got some really good memories at Canterbury, so it's really nice we're heading into that game with the first two (wins) under our belt," Jonassen said.

"Hopefully I can play a part in some way and create some more good memories at Canterbury.

"(We're playing) a different format at the ground this time but it should be good hopefully."

Jonassen's maiden Test innings ended heartbreakingly short of a century when she was bowled by quick Katherine Brunt on 99 and the Queenslander admits she still feels a sense of disappointment.

But over time, she's come to appreciate the contribution it made to a famous win – and of all the venues Australia are playing at this tour, this is the one she's looked forward to the most keenly.

"I think for me the biggest thing was the contribution that it made to the overall team win and winning the Ashes.

"It's taken a while for that to sink in, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't picturing what kind of celebration I'd have done if I actually got bat on that ball and didn't miss that straight one."

Despite the lingering disappointment, Jonassen revealed she's re-watched her Test 99 from time to time when looking for a confidence boost around her batting.

"There's been times over the last few years I've thought about it or I've watched the innings back," she said.

"I've struggled a little bit back home with the bat so to prove to myself I can still do it and show what I'm capable of with the bat.

"In recent times I've started to get that belief in my batting back and if given the opportunity again to bat in a Test match as well, that would be something I'd look forward to and thrive on."

Jonassen's left-arm orthodox spin has become the stronger of her all-round talents since that 2015 series, with the Queenslander currently the world's No.2 ranked ODI bowler.

Conversely, the one-time opener has slid down the Australian batting order and currently comes in at No.8.

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But she's been called upon to bat in both ODIs to date after some batting wobbles from the top order and acquitted herself particularly well in the second one-dayer, with her steady hand and stylish technique on display as she helped steer her team home with an unbeaten 31.

"I always enjoy coming over here to the UK and playing, I think the wickets suit my style of play," she said.

"It forces me to be on the front foot and play straight down the ground. I try to do that as much as I can and fortunately in the last few games I've been able to have some impact with the bat, which is something that I didn't really expect that I'd need to do in the shorter format."

In 2015, Australia declared before lunch on the fourth and final day, setting England 263 to win.

With the tourists needing to bowl England out in little more than two sessions to win, a rampant Ellyse Perry took 6-32 to help dismiss the hosts for 101.

"It's nice to return to places you've been successful at," Perry said on Saturday.

"(When I think) about the amount of Tests I've played, when you win one it's really special.

"I've won a couple, lost a couple and the rest have all been draws.

"To win that match was really satisfying, winning over here in England at this ground … I remember the balcony really fondly, it's a great spot to watch from."

The third and final ODI of the multi-format women's Ashes will get underway at 11am local time on Sunday (8pm AEST) with coverage live and free on the Nine Network and ABC Radio.

CommBank Ashes Tour of England

Australia lead England 4-0

Australia squad: Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes (vc), Nicole Bolton, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy, Jess Jonassen, Delissa Kimmince, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Elyse Villani, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham

England ODI squad: Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Katherine Brunt, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Jenny Gunn, Amy Jones, Laura Marsh, Nat Sciver, Anya Shrubsole, Sarah Taylor, Fran Wilson, Lauren Winfield, Danni Wyatt 

July 2: Australia won by two wickets

July 4: Australia won by four wickets

July 7:  Third ODI, St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury

July 11-13: England Academy v Australia, Marlborough College, Swindon

July 18-21: Only Test, The County Ground, Taunton

July 26: First T20, County Ground, Chelmsford

July 28: Second T20, The County Ground, Hove

July 31: Third T20, Bristol County Ground, Bristol

A Test victory is worth four points (two each for a draw), two points are awarded for ODI and T20 wins