BBC cricket reporter Henry Moeran explores the possible reasons why the gap in quality between Australia and England is so significant in women's cricket.

Australia's dominance of the Women's Ashes continues as England are bowled out for 170 on day one in Melbourne.

Former England captain Alastair Cook believes there are “two or three years of hard work” ahead of the English women after being “20 per cent behind Australia in everything” this Ashes.

England dismissed for 170 by Australia on day one of Womens Ashes Test as spin troubles continue; Alana King takes four wickets as Nat Sciver-Brunt top-scores for England with 51; Australia lead serie

England face Australia on day one of the Test in the Women’s Ashes – follow score updates, radio commentary and video highlights.

The resurgence of Test centurion Kurtis Patterson took another huge step on Thursday when the former NSW captain blasted a century for Australia A against the England Lions in Sydney.

England are still searching for their first win of the Women's Ashes after another dominant Australia win in Adelaide.

England's cricketers have been demolished in the Women's Ashes, but their management insist they are close. Change is needed at the top when reality is denied.

England will be without key fast bowler Kate Cross for the one-off Test against Australia at the MCG, while Australia look set to be boosted by the return of two important players as they seek a series whitewash.

It has taken just nine days for Australia's cricketers to retain the Women’s Ashes. The Australians won a fourth straight game in the multi-format series with a 57-run victory in the first of the three T20s between the rivals.

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Australia bowls England out for 170 on the first day of a historic day-night Test at the MCG and makes a steady start with the bat as its Women's Ashes dominance continues.