Australia beat England by 57 runs in the first T20 to take an 8-0 lead and retain the Women's Ashes at the earliest opportunity.

England's cricketers have been demolished in the Women's Ashes, but their management insist they are close. Change is needed at the top when reality is denied.

It has taken just nine days for Australia's cricketers to retain the Women’s Ashes. The Australians won a fourth straight game in the multi-format series with a 57-run victory in the first of the three T20s between the rivals.

England skittled for 90 in 72-run defeat to Australia in third womens Ashes T20 at Adelaide; score is the teams second-lowest in the format; Australia lead multi-format series 12-0 and can secure 16-0