Rain halted England’s march towards ascendency on Day Three of the Women’s Ashes Test at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Saturday. Heather Knight hit her career best of 168 not out before England were bowled out for 297, giving Australia a lead of 40. Katherine Brunt then breathed fire, reducing the hosts to 12 for 2 in 4.5 overs before heavens opened up and prevented further play. Resuming from 169/8 on day two, Knight and Sophie Ecclestone extended their ninth-wicket partnership to a century stand before the latter was trapped lbw by Tahlia McGrath for 34, after being dropped twice by Australia c…
