Australia Women vs England Women: Alana King Takes 4 Wickets to Lead Australia Women to 21-Run Victory, 2-0 Lead Against England Women
Australia Women secured a 21-run victory over England Women in the 2nd ODI of the Women's Ashes, finishing with 180 all out in 44.3 overs. England fell short, managing 159 in 48.1 overs. Alana King was the standout performer, contributing 13 runs off 39 balls and taking 4 wickets for 25 runs. Australia leads the series 2-0, with King named Player of the Match.
The Women’s Ashes has been going well and exciting as Australia Women took a 2-0 lead with a 21-run victory over England Women in the second ODI at Melbourne on January 14, 2025. Australia posted 180 all out in 44.3 overs, with Ellyse Perry contributing a steady 60 from 74 balls. However, England’s bowlers, led by Sophie Ecclestone (4/35) and Alice Capsey (3/22), made significant inroads, reducing Australia to 180 from a promising position of 149/5.
In response, England Women fell short, managing only 159 runs in 48.1 overs. Amy Jones top-scored with 47*, while Nat Sciver-Brunt added 35. The chase faltered early with England at 8/2, and despite a strong middle-order partnership, they were unable to keep up with the required rate. Australia’s Alana King was the standout performer with the ball, taking 4 wickets for just 25 runs, including key dismissals of Sciver-Brunt, Wyatt-Hodge, Dean, and Ecclestone.
Australia’s bowling attack, including strong contributions from Kim Garth (3/37) and Megan Schutt (1/27), kept the pressure on throughout, securing a crucial victory for the hosts. The win sets Australia up with a 2-0 series lead in the Women’s Ashes.
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