Islamabad, Jan 30: England vs Australia Dominates England in Women’s Ashes Opener with 57-Run Victory
Australia 198/7 (Mooney 75, McGrath 26) beat England 141 (Dunkley 59, Wareham 3-25, King 2-14) by 57 runs
England vs Australia Injury-stricken Australia displayed their depth and dominance in the Women’s Ashes, securing a convincing 57-run victory over England in the first T20I at the SCG. Beth Mooney led the charge with a brilliant 75 off 51 balls, guiding Australia to a formidable 198/7. Despite missing key players Alyssa Healy and Ashleigh Gardner, the hosts put on a stellar performance.
England’s chase began with promise as Sophia Dunkley smashed a rapid 59 off 30 balls, keeping her side in contention. However, the Australian spin duo of Georgia Wareham and Alana King dismantled the batting lineup, restricting England to just 141 in 16 overs. The middle and lower order collapsed, losing five wickets for just 25 runs.
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Australia’s batting saw contributions from multiple players, with Tahlia McGrath adding a quickfire 26 from nine balls. Georgia Voll, making her T20I debut, showcased her potential with an aggressive start but fell for 21. Mooney, standing in as wicketkeeper, not only anchored the innings but also contributed to the field with two crucial catches.
England’s fielding errors proved costly, as multiple dropped catches allowed Australia to capitalize. Despite Dunkley’s heroics, the visitors struggled against the disciplined Australian attack. King’s comeback to T20Is was marked by two crucial wickets, including the dismissal of Nat Sciver-Brunt, while Wareham cleaned up the tail. 
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England vs Australia with this win, Australia extended their lead to 8-0 in the multi-format series, leaving England with an uphill task to salvage a draw. The hosts now have their sights set on sealing the series in the upcoming matches, while England must regroup to keep their Ashes hopes alive.
