AUS W vs ENG W: The Australian women’s cricket team is now two points away from their first-ever Women’s Ashes victory after winning the final match of the 2025 Women’s Ashes ODI series with a dominant 86-run victory. This comprehensive win gives Australia an unassailable lead in the series, so even if they lose all three remaining T20 matches and the Test ends in a draw, they will still emerge as Ashes winners. England is now facing an uphill battle if they are to keep their hopes alive in the series.
Australia’s Commanding AUS W vs ENG W ODI Win: Series Clean Sweep Secured
Australia completed an ODI series victory with a clean sweep by sweeping England in the fifth and final match. This complete victory ensured a 5-0 series win and left little but pride for England, who had already been outpaced by their more dominant opponents.
Toss and Early Struggles: Australia Under Pressure
Australia batted first, having won the toss, but was soon put under pressure by the English bowlers. The Australian top order came under severe scrutiny, and they were in a spot of trouble at 59/4 as the game seemed to slip from their hands. But two significant players, Beth Mooney and Tahlia McGrath, saved the innings from going down. Mooney scored a steady 50 runs off 64 balls, while McGrath contributed 55 runs off 45 balls. Their efforts proved essential in rebuilding Australia’s innings after the early collapse.
Ashleigh Gardner’s Heroic Century: The Match-Changer
All the same, however, the hero of the day was all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner who played a match-winning knock. Gardner scored 102 runs off 101 balls, marking her first-ever ODI century. Her brilliant innings anchored Australia’s total and pushed them to a competitive score of 308 runs. Gardner’s composed yet aggressive batting provided the much-needed backbone for Australia’s batting.
England’s Chase: Struggling to Make a Mark
Chasing a target of 308, England’s reply was slow and patchy. Tammy Beaumont (54 runs from 77 balls) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (61 runs from 68 balls) fought hard to keep the chase alive, but they received little support from the rest of the batting lineup. No other player could make a significant contribution, and England was bowled out for just 222 runs, short by 86 runs.
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Alana King spearheaded Australia’s bowling attack that sealed the win. Her leg-spin was deadly, and she took 5 wickets for just 46 runs in 8.2 overs. England never really gained any momentum with their chase because of King’s dominance with the ball, and Australia cruised to victory.
Australia’s Path to Ashes Victory: Almost There
With their last ODI, Australia is finally at the proximity of winning the Women’s Ashes. Australia needs just 2 points to win this series. Though they lose the three T20 matches and in case the test match is also drawn, it will be nothing but a gift for them – the Ashes. This puts England in a tight spot as they have to win all the remaining four matches, three T20s, and one Test to have any hope of winning the Ashes.
While this challenge appears daunting, England’s prospects may change when the T20 series comes around. T20 cricket is known to be unpredictable and often brings the strongest teams closer together. This makes it a little glimmer of hope for England as they attempt to mount a strong comeback in the shorter version of the game.
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Looking Ahead: The T20 Series and England’s Last Chance
With the focus now on the T20 format, England is under immense pressure. To keep their Ashes dream alive, they must win all three of the remaining T20 matches. The first match of the T20 series will take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Monday, and it will be crucial for England to deliver a strong performance from the outset.
Australia has to play well to win back the series, but Australia has been in fine form in the ODIs, so they will be favorites to win the T20 series as well. It is a big ask for England, who will have to win all the remaining matches, starting with the T20 series, to keep their hopes alive.
Australia’s Historic Ashes Victory Almost Certain
Now Australia stands at the precipice of its first-ever Women’s Ashes victory with two more points, which can win them the series. Their team played exceptionally in the last ODI. In this game, Ashleigh Gardner’s winning match century and Alana King’s devastating bowling spell will not let the people forget the glory for long.
With such slim chances for England, it will be looking to make a drastic turnaround in its fortunes as it heads into the T20 series, knowing it has to win every match to keep Ashes hopes alive. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Women’s Ashes series.
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