Sloppy England drop seven catches as Australia pile on misery in Melbourne Test - Annabel Sutherland struck 163 to guide her side to 422 for five – a lead of 252.

Centurion Annabel Sutherland and wicketkeeper Beth Mooney, who finished unbeaten on 98, were among the Australians to benefit from England’s hapless largesse in the field. English captain Heather Knight removed off-spinner Sophie Ecclestone from the slips cordon late in the day as the number of catches dropped by the visitors mounted.

Right then, that is it from Day 1's play. We're set for an intriguing Day 2 of this thrilling test. Can England mount a comeback, or will Australia continue their dominance? We shall find out. The Day 2's play is scheduled to start at 3:30 am GMT.

A dismal fielding performance from England, alongside Annabel Sutherland's sparkling century, gives Australia complete control of the one-off Test match in Melbourne.

Sutherland continued to pile the pain on England, taking 56 deliveries to move from her hundred to 150, but hopes of a second double century were dashed when she was bowled by Ryana MacDonald-Gay on 163, ending a 258-ball knock that featured 21 fours and a six.

Annabel Sutherland etched her name into history on day two of the Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

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

Cross bowled at the MCG on Tuesday and her experience would significantly bolster England’s pace attack. Lauren Bell also bowled, having recovered from the days-long migraine that ruled her out of the third T20I. Having watched the T20Is on television, Beaumont said she had spotted positive signs despite Australia sweeping the matches.

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England captain Heather Knight speaks to BBC Sport before the one-off Women's Ashes Test starting at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, which is her 199th game in charge in all formats.

The one-off women's Ashes Test will take place at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday and will be a pink-ball affair. It will be the first women's Test in 76 years at the venue. England is heading into the match with a prospect of being whitewashed in the series,