Australia on Brink of Ashes Victory as England Crumbles Against Spin

Australia have taken a step closer to winning the first test of the women's Ashes against England, after bowling out England for 116 runs chasing a target of 268 at stumps on day four.

England's opening pair started the chase with a solid 55-run partnership, but Australia's spin bowlers, Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Ecclestone, took three wickets each to reduce England to 116-5.

Australia's openers survived 19 overs on Saturday and resumed on 82-0, but were soon reduced to 82-4.

All-rounder Ellyse Perry made 25 before being bowled by Lauren Filer, and skipper Alyssa Healy contributed with a fifty before chipping a full toss to midwicket for a catch.

Beth Mooney made 86 before playing on to get bowled.

Ecclestone took the final wicket just before the new ball was due, finishing with five wickets.

England need 152 more runs to win.