The

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toured

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in February 2003, where

were defending the

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. The two sides had just played in a ODI quadrangular tournament in

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, the 2002–03 World Series of Women's Cricket, which was won by Australia. Australia won the first

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by five wickets, whilst the second test was drawn after being heavily affected by rain. Australia therefore retained the Ashes.

Squads

Tour matches

2-day match: Australia Under-23s v England

Test series

1st Test

2nd Test

References

External links

England Women tour of Australia 2002/03
from

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