At the Adelaide Oval, England faced an embarrassing 72-run defeat in the third and final T20i against Australia. This defeat gave England a 12-0 lead into the Aussies in the seventh game Women’s Ashes 2025.
England’s campaign has been a tale of disappointment, losing all three matches in the ODI series and now suffering a clean sweep in T20Is.
Alastair Cook highlights the struggle in England
Former England cricketer Alastair the chef he did not hold back in his assessment of England’s performance. He stated that the Women’s Ashes series reflects the true current strength of the two teams. “This series showed the reality of where the two sides are,” Cook said on TNT sports.
The left-handed batter commented on England’s loss to Australia, saying it marked rock bottom, offering an opportunity to rebuild and improve. He noted that England trailed Australia by around 20% in all aspects – batting, bowling and fielding.
“But the best thing when you go down to 5-0 or a clean sweep is that you’re at the bottom and the only way is up. Ultimately, England are about 20% behind Australia in everything – batting, bowling, fielding, athleticism, the lot,” “ He added.
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Australian dominance
Australia once again showed why they are the top ranked team in both ODI and T20I formats.
In the last T20i, they posted a whopping 162 for 5, powered Beth MooneyA scintillating 94 off 63 balls, with 10 boundaries. Mooney’s consistent performances throughout the series earned him his player of the series award, amassing an impressive 213 runs in three innings.
In reply, England crumbled under the pressure, managing just 90 runs before being bowled out. Georgia Wareham He led Australia’s bowling attack, claiming three wickets and finishing as the leading wicket-taker of the T20I series with six scalps.
The day-night Test match remained, but the series was decided
The only remaining match, a day-night Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, carries little weight in the context of the series outcome. England’s dismal performance not only cost them the series but also exposed areas that need significant improvement. The upcoming Test match presents a chance for redemption, albeit a slim one, as they aim to salvage some pride in a series dominated by their Australian counterparts.
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This article was first published on Womencricket.comand Times of Cricket Society.
