Australia Extends Ashes Lead to 4-0

Australia's Alana King inspired the team to a thrilling 21-run victory over England in the 2nd ODI of the Women's Ashes 2025, extending their lead to 4-0.

Key Statistics

• Australia's Ellyse Perry scored 60 runs, while Alana King took 4 wickets for 25 runs.
• England's Amy Jones scored 47 not out, while Sophie Ecclestone took 4 wickets for 35 runs.

Match Summary

Australia's batting collapse from 131/2 to 180 all out was dramatic, with Alice Capsey taking out three key wickets. However, the hosts' spin pair of King and Ash Gardner strangled the English batting, restricting them to 159 all out in 48.1 overs.

Turning Point

Kim Garth's three wickets in the English reply, including the dismissal of Alice Capsey, sparked Australia's comeback. King then delivered the knockout punch, dismissing allrounders Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone in successive deliveries in the 39th over.

Brief Scores

Australia 180 all out in 44.3 overs (Ellyse Perry 60) beat England 159 all out in 48.1 overs (Amy Jones 47*) by 21 runs.