Ruthless Australia Dominate England, Edge Closer to Historic Ashes Cleansweep

Australia’s Winning Streak Continues
Australia has proven to be an unstoppable force in the ongoing Women’s Ashes, taking one more step toward completing an extraordinary cleansweep. Their latest triumph came in the third T20I at the Adelaide Oval, where they crushed England by a massive 72 runs. With this victory, Australia not only secured their sixth consecutive win in the series but extended their dominant scoreline to an unassailable 12-0.

The final hurdle for England lies in the upcoming one-off Day/Night Test match at the MCG. If Australia wins, they will complete a historic 16-0 cleansweep—an achievement that would solidify their status as a cricketing powerhouse.

Mooney’s Masterclass with the Bat

Beth Mooney was the star of the show, carrying her bat with an unbeaten 94 off 68 balls. She set the tone for Australia’s innings right from the start. Her hat-trick of boundaries against Freya Kemp in just the second over showcased her intent, and she never looked back.

Despite losing partners at the other end, Mooney stayed composed, frequently finding boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking. She brought up a well-deserved fifty and kept England under pressure throughout. While she narrowly missed out on a century, her innings ensured Australia posted a competitive 162/5 in 20 overs.

England’s Batting Collapse

England’s chase never really got going. Losing two wickets for just 12 runs early on put them on the back foot. Darcie Brown, returning to the playing XI, struck with her very first delivery, dismissing Sophia Dunkley. Alice Capsey followed soon after, edging a leg-side delivery.

The middle order crumbled under Australia’s relentless bowling attack. Georgia Wareham and Darcie Brown shared five wickets between them, dismantling England’s batting lineup. Heather Knight’s valiant 40 was the only bright spot in an otherwise dismal performance as England folded for just 90 runs in 17.3 overs.

Key Performers

Australia:

Beth Mooney: Unbeaten 94 runs (set the foundation for Australia’s total).

Georgia Wareham: Stunning figures of 3/11 in her spell.

England:

Heather Knight: Fought hard with 40 runs amidst a batting collapse.

What’s Next?

As the Ashes heads to its final leg, the spotlight now shifts to the one-off Day/Night Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). With Australia in red-hot form and England desperate to salvage some pride, cricket fans are in for an exciting contest.

Can Australia complete their cleansweep and achieve a flawless 16-0 scoreline? Or will England find a way to turn things around? The stakes couldn’t be higher as the Women’s Ashes reaches its climax.

Brief Match Summary:

Australia W: 162/5 in 20 overs (Beth Mooney 94*; Charlie Dean 1/21)

England W: 90 in 17.3 overs (Heather Knight 40; Georgia Wareham 3/11)

Result: Australia won by 72 runs

Reference from:-https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ind-vs-eng-2nd-t20i-live-score-india-vs-england-live-cricket-scorecard-updates-ma-chidambaram-stadium-9798607/