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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.

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Charlie Dean cannot hide her frustration as England women hit rock bottom in Adelaide with an abject fielding display
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Overview

  • 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.