Australia Retains Women’s Ashes with Dominant T20 Victory Over England

Australia's commanding 57-run win in the first T20 secures the Ashes as England falters in both batting and bowling performances.

Australia's Beth Mooney led the charge with a pivotal 75 off 51 balls, helping set a challenging target of 198 runs.
England's bowlers struggled to contain Australia's aggressive batting, with Tahlia McGrath contributing a quickfire 26 off 9 balls and Georgia Voll impressing on debut.
England's chase collapsed early, losing both openers within the first seven balls, despite a valiant 59 from Sophia Dunkley.
Australia's Alana King shone with the ball, taking two key wickets in her first over to dismantle England's middle order.
With this victory, Australia reached the required eight points to retain the multi-format Ashes series, rendering the remaining matches inconsequential.