Australia v England women’s Ashes Test: Fielding woes haunt England as Annabel Sutherland leads charge

Australia is two wickets away from causing the first whitewash on women’s Ashes history after an almighty England collapse at the MCG. FOLLOW LIVE

How long will Australia bat?

It’s the question everyone at the MCG will be asking when day three of the women’s Ashes Test gets underway.

Australia resumes with a lead of 252, which might already be enough to ensure they don’t bat again.

But with Alyssa Healy pledging to grind England into the dirt, another long day in the field for the tourists looms large.

Follow all the key talking points from day three at the MCG below.

Originally published as Australia v England women’s Ashes Test: Fielding woes haunt England as Annabel Sutherland leads charge