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England Women vs Australia Women National Cricket Team

The England women vs Australia women rivalry continues to deliver intense cricketing action, with the Australia women's national cricket team once aga

The England women vs Australia women rivalry continues to deliver intense cricketing action, with the Australia women’s national cricket team once again showcasing their dominance. The England women’s national cricket team finds itself in a dire situation as their disappointing Women’s Ashes campaign has taken a turn for the worse. Their latest 3-0 defeat in the T20 series against Australia has left them reeling. This marks their sixth consecutive loss in the Women’s Ashes, pushing them closer to a winless series. If they fail to secure a victory in the upcoming Test match in Melbourne, they could face a humiliating 16-0 whitewash under the points-based system.

England Women vs Australia Women National Cricket Team

Heading into the first T20 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, England had a glimmer of hope to turn things around. Trailing by six points, they entered their preferred format with a chance to salvage some pride. The atmosphere at the SCG was electric, with fans eagerly anticipating a potential comeback. England’s hopes were further boosted by the absence of Australia’s skipper, Alyssa Healy, and the in-form Ash Gardener, who had scored a century in her previous innings.

However, the Australia women’s national cricket team had other plans, as Beth Mooney, the world’s top-ranked T20 batter, stepped up with a stunning 75-run knock. Her performance set a daunting target of 199 for England, leaving them with a mountain to climb. England’s chase got off to a disastrous start, losing both openers for ducks. Sophia Dunkley provided a brief glimmer of hope with a valiant 59 in her first appearance of the tour, but it wasn’t enough. England fell 57 runs short of the target, and Australia retained the Ashes in emphatic fashion.

The second T20 at the Manuka Oval in Canberra drew a record-breaking crowd of 8,628, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Fans were eager to witness the hosts secure the Women’s Ashes in the second match of the series. However, rain played spoilsport, interrupting play and ultimately sealing England’s fate. A late partnership between stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris helped Australia post a competitive total of 185. England began their chase cautiously, keeping an eye on the Duckworth-Lewis (DLS) score due to the looming rain. Despite their efforts, crucial wickets from Australia’s seamers dashed their hopes of victory.

Heather Knight, England’s captain, tried to stage a late comeback, but her heroics were cut short. Needing 18 runs off the last five deliveries, Knight was denied the chance to finish the job as rain intervened. Australia was declared the winner by six runs via the DLS method, securing the Women’s Ashes in the process.

The final T20 match of the series took place at the Adelaide Oval, with England desperate to avoid a clean sweep ahead of the Test match in Melbourne. Australia continued their trend of batting first, with Beth Mooney once again in sublime form, scoring an unbeaten 94. Her innings set England a challenging target of 163. Despite Heather Knight’s resilience, the rest of England’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure. They were bowled out for a meager 90, handing Australia a comprehensive victory.

The series now moves to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for a historic day/night Test match. England will be hoping to rise to the occasion and finally put some points on the board to avoid a humiliating whitewash in the Women’s Ashes. Here are five key takeaways from Australia’s dominant series sweep.