Beth Mooney‘s 61 not out steered the world T20 champions house with one ball to spare at Edgbaston chasing 154 to win.
After successful the only real Take a look at match of the collection, the guests now lead 6-Zero on factors with simply 10 left to play for, courtesy of two factors for a win within the two remaining T20 clashes and three at some point internationals.
Australia captain Alyssa Healy, who performed regardless of managing two fractured fingers, gained the toss and elected to area first.
Sophia Dunkley anchored the England innings as she hit 56 off 49 balls however wickets fell commonly on the different finish.
Danni Wyatt, Alice Capsey and Nat Sciver-Brunt all departed for single figures.
However a center order rally from captain Heather Knight (29) and Amy Jones, who was 40 not out, allowed England to publish 153.
Healy fell early to the bowling of Lauren Bell, however a fast 40 from Tahlia McGrath took the sport away from England.
Ashleigh Gardner gained the vacationers the Take a look at with the ball and took Australia near the ending line with 31 off 23 balls.
Two wickets in two balls from Sarah Glenn removed Gardner and Grace Harris.
However Mooney remained on the crease and hit 9 fours in her 47-ball innings to ensure of victory.
England now seemingly must win all 5 remaining matches within the collection to reclaim the Ashes for the primary time since 2014.
