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Australia build big lead despite rain delays
On a rain-hit third day at Canterbury the tourists closed on 90-4, 196 runs ahead. England enjoyed a dream start but a four hour rain delay halted further inroads.
On a rain-hit third day at Canterbury the tourists closed on 90-4, 196 runs ahead. England enjoyed a dream start as Katherine Brunt dismissed Elyse Villani and Meg Lanning for ducks but a four hour rain delay halted further inroads. Anya Shrubsole and Kate Cross both struck post the stoppage to leave Australia on 51-4 before Jess Jonassen鈥檚 attacking 29 ensured England would be on the back foot on the final day.
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