Women's Test Match, Worcester (day four, stumps):
England 268, 106-3 drew with Australia 309 & 231
Match scorecard
 Edwards has overseen a triple crown of accomplishments this year
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England's women celebrated retaining the Ashes for the third successive time after drawing the one-off Ashes Test against Australia in Worcester.
Set an improbable target of 273 to win, England stuttered at 39-3 as a rain delay thwarted Australia's quest for quick wickets.
But Charlotte Edwards (53) and Beth Morgan (9) guided England to 106-3 at stumps without further alarm.
Australia were dismissed for 231, with opener Alex Blackwell finishing on 68.
Left-arm spinner Holly Colvin was England's most effective bowler, finishing with figures of 3-59.
The result caps off a sensational year for captain Edwards' side, who won the 50-over World Cup in March before adding the World Twenty20 title last month.
Edwards once again led from the front as she steered her side away from danger alongside Morgan, who occupied the crease for over crucial seven hours during the Test.
Resuming the day on 128-1 with a 169-run lead, Australia pressed for swift runs to pile the pressure on England in the final two sessions of the day.
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Blackwell's 135-ball innings came to an end when she was caught and bowled by Katherine Brunt, the fast bowler's seventh wicket of the match.
Ex-skipper Karen Rolton added 31 with useful contributions from Lauren Ebsary (21) and Leah Poulton (23) as Australia gave their bowlers the ideal platform to set their bowlers attacking fields.
And their endeavour was rewarded when Sarah Andrews had opener Caroline Atkins trapped lbw at 1-1.
Claire Taylor's 53-ball vigil ended on 12 when she was bowled by Lisa Sthalekar before Lydia Greenway (23) was caught and bowled by teenage seamer Ellyse Perry soon after, leaving England precariously placed at 39-3.
However, a frustrating rain delay dampened Australia's impetus as Edwards, ably assisted by the obdurate Morgan, ensured England saw out the remaining overs with no further losses.
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