Australia clinch the Women’s Ashes with a DLS win over England in the second T20I

At Manuka Oval, Canberra, cricket fans witnessed a thrilling encounter as Australia cut out England in the second T20I of the Ashes of woman 2025. The match featured impressive performances with both bat and ball, keeping the crowd entertained till the end.

Tahlia McGrath guides Australia to a competitive total

After being put into bat by England, Australia posted a total of 185/5 in their 20 overs. Beth Mooney led the charge at the top, scoring 44 off 31 balls with seven boundaries. Tahlia McGraththe eventual player of the match, played a pivotal knock of 48 not out from 35 deliveries, including eight fours, anchoring the innings in the middles. Grace Harris he provided a late flourish with a quickfire 35 not out from 17 balls, smashing two fours and three sixes. Charlotte Dean was England’s standout bowler, claiming 2/28 in her four overs, while Freya Kemp i Sophie Ecclestone took a door each.

Heather Knight almost gets England through

Chasing 186, England started cautiously, with Maia Bouchier contributing 13 off 14 balls. Danielle Wyatt he was in fine form, scoring a brisk 52 in 40 deliveries, including eight fours. Sophia Dunkley he added a useful 32 off 22 balls, while the skipper Heather Knight he almost pulled off 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, claiming 2/32 in his four overs, while Kim Garth i Annabelle Sutherland fattened with a port for each.

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result

The rain-affected game saw Australia wins by six runs (DLS method), helping them secure the women’s ashes once more.

Australia won by 6 runs (DLS Method) 🏏

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