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Australia`s women`s cricket team achieved a historic 16-0 Ashes clean sweep against England, showcasing resilience and dominance.

Australia`s women`s cricket team has made history with an unprecedented clean sweep in the Ashes series against England, finishing the multi-format series with a remarkable 16-0 victory. This dominant performance was fueled by the team`s determination to bounce back from previous disappointments, notably a shocking semi-final loss to South Africa in the T20 World Cup last October. Captain Alyssa Healy noted that these setbacks acted as "a bit of a kick up the bum" for the squad, igniting their competitive spirit.

Despite facing injuries to key players, including Healy, Ashleigh Gardner, and Ellyse Perry, Australia showcased their depth and resilience. The series featured three One Day Internationals (ODIs), all won by Australia with margins of four wickets, 21 runs, and 86 runs. In the T20 Internationals, Australia secured victories by 57 runs, six runs (via the DLS method), and 72 runs. The Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) concluded with an innings-and-22-run triumph for the Australians.

Healy praised her team`s ability to capitalize on their advantages, a quality that England struggled to match throughout the series. England`s captain, Heather Knight, acknowledged Australia`s superior execution, particularly highlighting the performance of Australia`s bowlers under pressure. Notably, England`s Lauren Bell stood out with nine wickets across the series, showcasing her talent despite the overall team struggle.

The Australian squad included standout players such as Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, and Georgia Wareham, all contributing to this historic achievement. This clean sweep not only reflects Australia`s dominance in women`s cricket but also sets a high standard for future competitions.

For more insights on the series, visit ESPN Cricket and Fox Sports Cricket.

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