At the Manuka Oval, Canberra, cricket fans witnessed an exciting match in which Australia surpassed England in the second T20I of the Women’s ashes 2025. The match featured impressive performances with both bat and ball, keeping the crowd entertained till the end.
Tahlia McGrath guides Australia to competitive total
After being sent into bat by England, Australia posted a commanding total of 185/5 in their 20 overs. Beth Mooney He led the charge at the top, scoring 44 off 31 balls with seven boundaries. Tahlia McGraththe eventual Man of the Match, played a pivotal hit of 48 not out off 35 deliveries, including eight fours, anchoring the innings in the middle overs. Grace Harris He provided a late touch with a quickfire 35 off 17 balls, smashing two fours and three sixes. Charlotte Dean was England’s standout player, taking 2/28 in her four overs, while Freya Kemp and Sofia Ecclestone They picked up a wicket each.
Heather Knight almost takes England to the finish line
Chasing 186, England started cautiously, with Maia Bouchier contributing 13 of 14 balls. Danielle Wyatt was in fine form, scoring a brisk 52 off 40 deliveries, including eight fours. Sofia Dunkley added a useful 32 off 22 balls, while captain heather knight He almost achieved a miraculous finish with his explosive 43 off just 19 balls, hitting six fours and a six. However, despite their best efforts, England could only manage 168/4 in 19.1 overs when rain intervened. Megan Schutt was the pick of the Australian bowlers, taking 2/32 in his four overs, while Kim Garth and Annabel Sutherland interspersed with a wicket each.
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Result
The rain-affected game saw Australia achieves victory by six runs (DLS method), helping them recover the Women’s Ashes once again.
Australia won by 6 runs (DLS Method) 🏏
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