At Manuka Oval, Canberra, cricket fans witnessed a thrilling encounter as Australia outstripped England in the second T20I of the Women’s Ashes 2025. The match featured some impressive performances with bat and ball, entertaining the crowd until the very end.
Tahlia McGrath guides Australia to competitive total
After being sent into bat by England, Australia posted an impressive 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 crucial knock of 48 not out off 35 deliveries, including eight fours, anchoring the innings in the middle overs. Grace Harris provided a late flourish with a quickfire 35 not out off 17 balls, smashing two fours and three sixes. Charlotte Doyen was England’s best bowler, taking 2/28 in her four overs, while Freya Kemp And Sophie Ecclestone each picked up a wicket.
Heather Knight almost takes England to the finish line
In pursuit of 186, England started cautiously, with Maïa Boucher contributing 13 out of 14 balls. Danielle Wyatt was in fine form, scoring a fine 52 from 40 deliveries, including eight fours. Sophie Dunkley added 32 useful balls out of 22, while the skipper Heather Knight 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, taking 2/32 in his four overs, while Kim Garth And Annabel Sutherland chipped with a wicket each.
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Result
The rain-affected game saw Australia wins by six points (DLS method)), helping them secure the women’s ashes again.
Australia won by 6 points (DLS method) 🏏
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