Cricket fans witnessed a thrilling encounter at Canberra’s Manuka Oval. Australia stepped aside England in the second T20I Women’s Ashes 2025. In the match, there were impressive performances with both bat and ball, which entertained the crowd till the end.
Tahlia McGrath leads Australia to competitive total
After being put into bat by England, Australia posted a total of 185/5 in 20 overs. Beth Mooney He led the way with 44 off 31 balls with seven boundaries. Tahlia McGrathThe final Player of the Match played a major knock of 48 not out off 35 deliveries, including eight fours, and anchored the innings in the middle innings. Grace Harris Crushing two fours and three sixes, he provided a late flourish with a quickfire 35 off 17 balls. Charlotte Dean He was the standout bowler for England, claiming 2/28 over his four overs Freya Kemp and Sophie Ecclestone each took a wicket.
Heather Knight will almost lead England to the finish line
Chasing 186, England started cautiously Maia Bouchier Contributed to 13 of 14 balls. Danielle Wyatt was in good form, scoring 52 off 40 deliveries including eight fours. Sophia Dunkley useful extra 32 off 22 balls, while the skipper Heather Knight His almost explosive 43 came off just 19 balls, hitting six fours and a six to complete a miraculous score. But, despite their best efforts, England could only manage 168/4 in 19.1 overs when rain intervened. Megan Shutt Australia was the pick of the bowlers, while claiming 2/32 in his four overs Kim Garth and Annabel Sutherland chopped with every keeper.
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The result
We saw the game affected by the rain Australia won by six runs (DLS method), helping them secure the Woman’s Ashes once more.
Australia won by 6 runs (DLS Method) 🏏
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