The first game of an Ashes series has all those additional layers. Whether it’s extra media duties, singing the national anthem or the pre-series photo with the trophy, the anticipation and build-up is unavoidable for the players.

England fall short in pursuit of 309 as Ashleigh Gardners century and Alana Kings 5-46 fire Australia to victory in third ODI in Hobart; England, who collapsed from 200-4 to 222 all out, must win thre

Australia take on England in their final ODI of the Ashes and will be hoping to take a 3-0 lead in Hobart in the series

Having already been beaten in Sydney and Melbourne, the tourists suffered a crushing 86-run defeat to Australia in Hobart as Ash Gardner once again starred with the bat. The hosts won the toss and elected to bat first, but were almost left to regret their decision after falling to 59-4.

The Aussies had already taken the series and the England Women were playing for pride in this current which took place at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Australia Women won the toss and chose to bat. The England

Australia women face England in the third and final ODI match in Hobart on Friday. Here are the live streaming, squads and other details of the AUS-W Vs ENG-W ODI cricket match

Australia have been sent in to bat in Melbourne as they seek to win a second-straight women's Ashes ODI against England. After comfortably winning the series-opener in Sydney on Sunday, Australia face a tricky period on what looks to be a green pitch at the Junction Oval.