Ellyse Perry

Australia has started its T20 series against New Zealand with a nervy two-wicket win after Ellyse Perry hit 52 to set up the result.

Australia produced a statement group-closing win that eliminated India and advanced South Africa into the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup.

Before a ball was bowled Australia was already impacted by the loss of two stars. But it didn't show during a dominant display.

Ash Gardner has heaped praise on star teammate Ellyse Perry, saying she should go down as the greatest cricketer the game has seen - male or female.

Alyssa Healy led Australia to a dominant win over India in the highest successful run chase in women's ODI cricket.

Steve Smith can be the first five-time winner of the Allan Border Medal, but one teammate looms as a big danger.

PLAYER RATINGS: 14 players featured for Australia across the Ashes series. Wide World of Sports has rated all their performances.

Ellyse Perry's hip injury dampened a dominant bowling display against England on day one. There's fears she could be sidelined for the long term.

Two of Australia's big guns were involved in a dismal batting collapse in the second game of the women's Ashes series.

Australia have named their white-ball squad for the women's Ashes series, with young gun Georgia Voll in the mix after her recent debut.