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Australia`s women`s team achieved a historic 16-0 Ashes victory, led by Alana King and Beth Mooney`s record-breaking performances.

Australia has achieved a remarkable feat in women`s cricket, sweeping the Ashes series against England with a dominant 16-0 victory. The final match, a day-night Test held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), concluded with Australia winning by an innings and 122 runs.

Alana King and Ashleigh Gardner were instrumental in this victory, with King claiming 5 wickets for 53 runs and Gardner taking 4 for 39. England`s batting lineup crumbled, bowled out for just 148 runs in 68.4 overs. King’s overall performance in the series was exceptional, finishing with 23 wickets at an average of 11.59, equaling Gardner`s tally. King was honored with the Peden-Archdale medal as the player of the series.

Beth Mooney also made headlines by setting a new record for the most runs in a multi-format Ashes series, amassing 409 runs at an impressive average of 68.16. Despite facing injuries to key players like Alyssa Healy and Ashleigh Gardner during the T20I leg, as well as Ellyse Perry`s limited contributions due to a corked hip, Australia showcased relentless dominance throughout the series.

The match concluded in less than three days, with Australia establishing a significant first-innings lead of 270 runs after scoring 440. The Australian spinners, particularly King and Gardner, dismantled England`s batting order, with King sealing the victory by taking the final wicket. The attendance at the MCG was 11,804, witnessing a one-sided contest that underscored Australia’s cricketing superiority. This historic 16-0 result marks a significant milestone since the introduction of the points-based Ashes in 2023.

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