Australiaa delivery of another dominant performance in the third T20i of the Women’s ashes 2025defeating England for a domain 72 runs on the Adelaide Oval. The victory extended Australia’s lead in the series to an insurmountable 12-0, showing their continued supremacy in the contest.
Australia’s batting masterclass
Winning the toss and electing to bat, Australia posted a competitive 162/5 in their 20 overs, thanks to a screaming knock from Beth Mooney. The opener anchored the innings with an unbeaten 94 off 63 deliveries, smashing 10 boundaries in his dominant innings. Mooney’s classy class ensured Australia overcame a slow start and capitalized in the second half of the innings.
Supporting Mooney, Georgia Voll chipped in with 23 off 21 balls, while Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry added 12 runs each. Grace Harris contributed a quickfire 11 off 10 balls, including the only six of the innings.
England’s batting collapse
Chasing 163 for victory, England collapsed under the pressure of Australia’s disciplined bowling attack, being bowled for just 90 in 17.3 overs. While skipper Heather Knight battled valiantly with a well-constructed 38-ball 40, no other batter managed to make a significant contribution. Danielle Wyatt scored 17 but the remaining batsmen faltered against Australia’s potent attack.
Georgia Wareham was Australia’s standout bowler, delivering a sensational spell of 4-0-11-3. Darcie Brown (2/25) and Annabel Sutherland (1/14) applied constant pressure, while Tahlia McGrath (1/4) and Megan Schutt (1/17) chipped in with crucial wickets.
Australia seals T20I leg with emphatic victory over England
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Player of the match
For her unbeaten knock of 93 runs, Beth Mooney was playful in the match. His innings was a masterclass in composure and shot selection as he carried Australia’s batting on his shoulders and set a target that proved far beyond England’s reach.
T20I Series Summary
With this win, Australia women have now taken an unexpected 12-0 lead in the multi-format women’s ashes series, underlining their dominance across formats. Meanwhile, England will have to regroup quickly and address their relentless inconsistencies if they hope to save pride in the remaining match.
ODI Clean Sweet ✅
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