Women's Ashes

Australia's Ashes Triumph: Did England Even Show Up?

Australia obliterates England by 72 runs, securing a dominating T20 series victory in the Women's Ashes. Did England even bring their cricket gear?

In an electrifying display at the Adelaide Oval, the Australian women's cricket team showcased their undeniable prowess by thumping England by a staggering 72 runs in the third T20 match of the Women's Ashes series. With this victory, Australia completes a clean sweep in the T20 leg, leaving England to lick their wounds after enduring a dismal outing in every game. Captaining the English team, Heather Knight was left at a loss for words, as she and her teammates struggled both with the bat and the pressure of the great cricketing rivalry.

A standout performance from Beth Mooney illuminated the match, as she scored an impressive 94 runs not out off just 63 balls, bolstering Australia's total to 162 for 5 in their allotted overs. England, however, could barely put up a fight, crumbling to just 90 all out in 17.3 overs. The stark contrast in performances left many fans and commentators wondering what had happened to England's famed cricketing spirit. Was it lost in translation? Or did they mistakenly pack up their cricket spirit along with their stumps?

As Australia took a monumental 12-0 lead in the Ashes series, it became clear that the home team was on a path to potentially whitewashing their opponents. The beautiful game of cricket was undoubtedly turning out to be more like painting by numbers for the Australians, who displayed both flair and finesse throughout the series. Meanwhile, the English women’s team are left with plenty of reflecting to do as they face a series of embarrassing defeats, leaving Knight emotionally gutted, even attempting to hold back tears in the post-match conference.

The atmosphere was electric, and the crowd at the Adelaide Oval felt every heartbeat of the astonishing contest. Australia, brimming with confidence and skill, has established its dominance in women’s cricket. With the anticipated Women's Ashes 2025 looming, fans are definitely asking – can the English team claw its way back or will their recoveries be as effective as a broken boomerang?"

Did you know? The Women’s Ashes series has been a rollercoaster since its inception in 1998. Since then, the competition has only intensified, with Australia claiming 13 victories compared to England’s 6. Furthermore, Beth Mooney’s stellar performance is a testament to her talents; she has become a cornerstone in the Australian lineup, often seen leading from the front in crucial matches. One can only wonder what's next in the world of women's cricket!