In a stunning display of cricketing prowess, Australia has decisively defeated England by an innings and 122 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, clinching a clean sweep of the multi-format Women’s Ashes series. With this victory, Australia showcased its dominance, winning all three ODIs, all three T20Is, and the standalone Test to finish the series with a remarkable 16-0 scoreline.
The match was largely defined by the devastating performance of the spin duo, Alana King and Ashleigh Gardner, who dismantled England’s batting order with a combined nine wickets. The tension in the final session revolved around who would secure a five-wicket haul, a feat that ultimately went to King, who recorded figures of 5-53. This achievement complemented her earlier 4-45 in the first innings, marking her presence on the MCG honours board, while Gardner ended with 4-39.
England’s struggles were epitomized by a tenacious but futile effort from Lauren Bell and Lauren Filer, who managed to grind out a 68-ball partnership that yielded just 14 runs for the 10th wicket before King struck once more.
The match began with England taking a promising start, claiming five wickets for just 18 runs to dismiss Australia for 440 runs. Sophie Ecclestone was the standout bowler for England, taking 5-143.
In a significant highlight for the Australian side, Beth Mooney resumed her innings on 98 and achieved her first Test century, adding to her five centuries in limited-overs formats. She becomes only the fourth woman in history to score a century in all three formats of the game.
As the dust settles on this emphatic series victory, Australia has firmly established itself as a dominant force in women’s cricket.
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