Australia Women vs England Women T20 2 of 3 Match Review: Australia Wins by 6 Runs (DLS Method) with Tahlia McGrath's All-Round Performance
Australia Women Defeat England Women by 6 Runs (DLS Method) - T20 2 of 3
Date: January 23, 2025 | Venue: Manuka Oval | Toss: England Women won the toss and chose to bowl
Match Summary
Australia Women clinched a thrilling 6-run victory against England Women in the second T20 of the series. The match, which saw a rain delay, was decided using the DLS method. England Women were set a revised target of 175 from 19.1 overs after Australia Women posted 185/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite valiant efforts from Danni Wyatt, Heather Knight, and Sophia Dunkley, England fell short, finishing at 168/4.
Australia Women’s Batting
Australia's top order fired on all cylinders, with Beth Mooney (44 off 31 balls) and Tahlia McGrath (48* off 35 balls) leading the charge. Mooney's steady knock helped anchor the innings, while McGrath, with a strike rate of 137.14, provided the late surge. A key highlight was Grace Harris’s quickfire 35* from 17 balls, pushing Australia’s total to 185/5. The batting effort was complemented by a strong middle-order performance, ensuring a competitive total.
Top Performers:
- Tahlia McGrath: 48* (35 balls)
- Beth Mooney: 44 (31 balls)
- Grace Harris: 35* (17 balls)
Australia Women’s Bowling
The Australian bowlers were disciplined, with Megan Schutt taking 2/32 from 4 overs and Kim Garth adding a key wicket to her tally with 1/31. Annabel Sutherland’s 1/21 in 3.1 overs helped restrict England’s chase. However, it was Tahlia McGrath's exceptional 0/18 from 2 overs that stood out, containing the English batting lineup when it mattered most.
Key Bowlers:
- Megan Schutt: 2/32 (4 overs)
- Annabel Sutherland: 1/21 (3.1 overs)
- Kim Garth: 1/31 (3 overs)
- Tahlia McGrath: 0/18 (2 overs)
England Women’s Batting
England Women put up a valiant chase led by Danni Wyatt (52 off 40 balls) and Heather Knight (43* off 19 balls). Wyatt’s innings was steady, while Knight’s explosive knock at the end kept England in the game. However, the pressure of the revised target proved too much, and they fell short. Sophia Dunkley (32 off 22 balls) also contributed, but the efforts of the top order weren't enough to get over the line.
Top Performers:
- Danni Wyatt: 52 (40 balls)
- Heather Knight: 43* (19 balls)
- Sophia Dunkley: 32 (22 balls)
England Women’s Bowling
England's bowlers showed some fight, with Charlie Dean leading the charge with figures of 2/28 from 4 overs. Freya Kemp also contributed with a wicket and an economical spell (1/21 from 3 overs). However, the defensive effort wasn’t enough to stop the Australian assault, and they were unable to restrict the opposition's total. Despite this, the bowlers maintained discipline in the middle overs and kept things tight during the chase.
Key Bowlers:
- Charlie Dean: 2/28 (4 overs)
- Freya Kemp: 1/21 (3 overs)
- Sophie Ecclestone: 1/33 (4 overs)
Player of the Match
Tahlia McGrath was named Player of the Match for her all-round performance, contributing with the bat (48*) and delivering a tight spell with the ball (0/18). Her composed approach in the middle overs was crucial in both setting the tone and containing the English batting.
Result
Australia Women won by 6 runs (DLS method) in a thrilling encounter. With the series now at 2-0 in favor of Australia, England Women will look to bounce back in the final match.
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