Sutherland century turns screw on wretched England in women's Ashes

Annabel Sutherland has made history by becoming the first woman to score a century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, joining Peggy Antonio after a 90-year wait. At just 23, Sutherland's achievement comes after an impressive double-hundred in the past year. The ongoing women's Test match has set attendance records, with over 23,000 fans present. Australia is positioned for a potential whitewash against England, who struggled in the field, dropping eight catches and failing to take significant wickets.

After a mere 90-year wait, a second woman will finally join Peggy Antonio up on the Melbourne Cricket Ground honours board: take a bow, Annabel Sutherland.

This match has already broken the record for the largest attendance ever at a women's Test, with an aggregate crowd of 23,561 across the first two days.

England dropped eight catches, leaked piles of runs in the field, and barely looked like taking a wicket during the match.

By the close, Australia had extended their lead to 252, with the real possibility that Beth Mooney unbeaten on 98 will join Sutherland up on that honours board.

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