An emotional England captain Heather Knight admitted she was fighting back the tears following her side’s latest defeat which leaves Australia on course for an unprecedented 16-0 Ashes clean sweep. England slumped to a 72-run loss in the third and final T20 at the Adelaide Oval to trail Australia 12-0 with one Test match to follow at the MCG next week.

Heather Knight refused to be drawn on questions concerning her future as captain in the wake of England’s defeat in the Women’s Ashes, but the inevitable post-mortem could have lasting consequences on her nine-year reign.

England faced a shocking six-run (DLS method) defeat in the second T20I of the ongoing women's Ashes against Australia on Thursday.

Heather Knight felt England were on for Ashes victory before rain stopped play - Australia won by six runs on DLS.

England are still searching for their first win of the Women's Ashes after another dominant Australia win in Adelaide.

Here's how to watch the T20I match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

England captain Heather Knight threw her bat in frustration after Australia sealed the T20I series via a DLS win on Thursday. England were called back at 19.1 overs when they were short of the par score by just 6 runs.

England’s dismal Ashes campaign reaches new low with latest heavy defeat - Australia lead the multi-format series 12-0 with just the Test match to play

England’s miserable Ashes campaign continues with heavy defeat in final T20 - Australia lead the multi-format series 12-0 with just the Test match to play.

Australia completes a comprehensive 72-run win over a poor England outfit in the third T20 at Adelaide Oval, keeping hopes alive of a Women's Ashes series whitewash. Follow live.

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