At the Manuka Oval in Canberra, cricket fans witnessed an exciting encounter Australia edge out England in the second T20I of Women’s Ashes 2025. The match featured impressive performances with bat and ball, entertaining the crowd till the very end.
Tahlia McGrath leads Australia to a competitive total
After being put into bat by England, Australia posted an incredible total of 185/5 in their 20 overs. Beth Mooney he led the charge at the top, scoring 44 off 31 balls with seven boundaries. Tahlia McGratheventual man of the match, played a crucial knock of 48 not out off 35 deliveries, including eight fours, anchoring the innings in the middle overs. Grace Harris he provided a late flourish with a quick-fire 35 not out from 17 balls, smashing two fours and three sixes. Charlotte Dean was the best bowler for England, taking 2/28 in her four overs, while Freya Kemp and Sophie Ecclestone picked up every wicket.
Heather Knight almost takes England to the finish line
Chasing 186, England started cautiously, with Maia Bouchier contributing 13 off 14 balls. Danielle Wyatt he was in fine form, scoring a brisk 52 off 40 deliveries, including eight fours. Sophia Dunkley added a useful 32 off 22 balls, while the captain Heather Knight she almost pulled off a miraculous finish with her explosive 43 off just 19 balls, hitting six fours and one 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, taking 2/32 in her four overs, while Kim Garth and Annabel Sutherland chipped in with a wicket each.
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Result
She saw game under the influence of rain Australia won by six runs (DLS method).), helping them re-secure the women’s ashes.
Australia won by 6 runs (DLS method) 🏏
– Australia take a convincing 10-0 lead, securing victory in the Women’s Ashes series 🙌#women #cricket #AUSvENG #Ash #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/PCibeOD725
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