Australiandelivered another dominant performance in the 3rd T20I of the Women’s Ashes 2025defeat England by an impressive 72 runs at the Adelaide Oval. This victory extended Australia’s series lead to an insurmountable 12–0, demonstrating their continued supremacy in the competition.
The Australian batting masterclass
Winning the toss and electing to bat, Australia posted a competitive score of 162/5 in their 20 overs, thanks to a scintillating knock of Beth Mooney. The opener anchored the innings with an unbeaten 94 from 63 deliveries, hitting 10 boundaries in her dominant innings. Mooney’s stylish performance allowed Australia to overcome a slow start and capitalize in the second half of the innings.
Supporting Mooney, Georgia Voll chipped in with 23 from 21 balls, while Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry added 12 points each. Grace Harris contributed 11 of 10 balls, including the only six innings.
England’s batting collapse
Chasing 163 for victory, England collapsed under the pressure of Australia’s disciplined attack, being bowled out for just 90 in 17.3 overs. While captain Heather Knight fought valiantly with a well-constructed 40 from 38 balls, no other batter managed to make a significant contribution. Danielle Wyatt scored 17, but the remaining batters faltered against the powerful Australian attack.
Georgia Wareham was Australia’s standout player, completing 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) contributed crucial wickets.
Australia seal T20I leg with emphatic win over England
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Player of the match
For her unbeaten 93 points, Beth Mooney was voted Player of the Match. Her innings was a true masterclass in composure and shot selection, as she carried the Australian bat on her shoulders and set a target that proved well beyond England’s reach.
T20I Series Recap
With this victory, the Australian Women have now taken an unassailable 12-0 lead in the multi-format Women’s Ashes series, underlining their dominance across all formats. England, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly and address their glaring inconsistencies if they hope to maintain their pride in the remaining match.
ODI Sweep ✅
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