England Women Suffer Heavy T20 Loss as Australia Dominate Ashes Series
Australia's 72-run victory in the final T20 secures a 12-0 lead in the multi-format series, leaving England facing the prospect of an unprecedented Ashes whitewash.
- England collapsed to 90 all out, their second-lowest T20 total, chasing Australia's target of 163 in Adelaide.
- Beth Mooney led Australia with an unbeaten 94 off 63 balls, outscoring the entire England team and showcasing exceptional athleticism and precision.
- England's fielding and batting errors, including poor shot selection and missed chances, underscored the gulf in skill and athleticism between the teams.
- Captain Heather Knight was England's standout performer with 40 runs, but her efforts were not enough to prevent their heaviest defeat of the series.
- With a 12-0 lead in the multi-format series, Australia is on track for a historic 16-0 Ashes clean sweep, pending the upcoming Test match in Melbourne.