In her first press conference as head coach, Charlotte Edwards emphasized the need to improve the ODI game, an area England has struggled in for a while. As Amy Jones broke her century drought after 12 years and 97 ODIs with a stunning performance, it symbolized a turning point in England's ODI fortunes.
Annabel Sutherland's remarkable innings included 105 not out off 81 balls, showcasing her ability to anchor the innings and lead Australia to victory on a challenging day.
"This is the start of an exciting new era for domestic cricket and women's cricket as we elevate and embed women's teams in the county structure. There will be more women's professional players than ever before, more games at HQ venues and more women's matches under lights as we further build the profile of women's cricket across England and Wales," said ECB women's professional game director Beth Barrett-Wild.