AUS vs ENG (WATCH): Sophie Ecclestone beats Beth Mooney with her masterful bowling in 2nd T20I

At a crucial moment during the 2nd T20I between Australia i England, Sophie Ecclestone he showed his tactical acumen and exceptional ability to take leave Beth Mooneywho was in red hot form with 44 runs off 31 balls.

Sophie Ecclestone takes out Beth Mooney with tactical brilliance

On the fourth ball of the 8th over, Mooney, looking to maintain his aggressive approach, charged for the wicket early, but Ecclestone read his intentions perfectly. The left-arm spinner smartly tweaked his delivery, flicking it wide down the leg side, making it almost impossible for Mooney to connect. Wicketkeeper Amy Jones he showed lightning-quick reflexes, collecting the ball cleanly from a half-volley and drilling the bails with one fluid movement to complete a brilliant stumble.

The dismissal not only broke Australia’s momentum but also highlighted Ecclestone’s ability to think on his feet under pressure. His awareness and execution were instrumental in removing a dangerous batsman, further cementing his reputation as one of the smartest bowlers in the game. This wicket left Australia at 66/2 and provided a much-needed breakthrough for England at a crucial time in the match.

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Sophie Ecclestone gets the plan right and Beth Mooney is 44 years old #Ashes pic.twitter.com/RrCqDn4HCK

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Australia set a challenging target for England in the second T20I

Australia put one commanding a total of 185/5 in their 20 overs against England in the second T20I at Manuka Oval, Canberra. The entries were anchored by the captain Tahlia McGrathwho remained unbeaten on 48 off 35 balls, and the explosive Grace Harriswho smashed 35 off just 17 deliveries at an astonishing strike rate of 205.88.

Beth Mooney provided a solid start with 44 runs off 31 balls, showing her trademark consistency and aggression. However, his dismissal, brilliantly orchestrated by Ecclestone, marked a turning point as England momentarily slowed Australia’s scoring rate. Ecclestone and Charlie Dean they were England’s most outstanding bowlers, claiming a wicket each and maintaining respectable economies.

Despite early stumbles, including a failure to Ellyse Perrythe resurgence of Australia’s middle order led by McGrath and Harris ensured a competitive total. England’s bowlers struggled to contain runs in the death overs, conceding 63 runs in the final five overs. The total of 185/5 sets up a challenging chase for England, who will need a disciplined batting performance to stay alive in the series.

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This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket time company