Overview

• Australia defeated England by six runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the second T20, securing an outright Women's Ashes series victory.
• England, chasing a revised target of 175 in 19.1 overs due to rain, fell short despite a strong 43-run innings from captain Heather Knight off just 19 balls.
• The match ended controversially when the umpires called off play with five balls remaining, leaving England six runs behind the DLS par score.
• Australia's Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris played pivotal roles, contributing a 71-run partnership that helped set a challenging target of 185/5 in 20 overs.
• With the series already decided, Australia aims for a historic 16-0 whitewash in the remaining matches, as England faces questions about their performance and leadership.