England’s aggression was exemplified by Alice Capsey’s stunning 46 from just 23 balls, including two sixes, that lit up Lord’s on an historic night for women’s cricket in north London.
And all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt, whose steady run-a-ball 25 anchored England’s chase of 119 in 14 overs, says England’s approach will not change with the format.
“The confidence we took from The Oval was really important,” Sciver-Brunt told Sky Sports.
“We go to a new format now, and the personnel might change but the philosophy won’t. We want to be positive and if we do that, we should get over the line.
“Needing to win every game simplified it for us – there’s no other way to play.”
From Australia’s perspective, losing is unfamiliar territory.
They have dominated the world game for the best part of a decade, holding world titles in both white-ball formats and winning the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
“Australia will be stunned by back-to-back losses,” said former Australia batter Alex Blackwell on BBC Test Match Special.
“They haven’t felt that for a very long time. I see this England scrapping, and that is something that Australia usually do so well.
“England have definitely shown that there has been a shift [between the sides].”
In typically honest fashion, Australia captain Alyssa Healy said the defeats had been a “kick up the bum” for her side, saying England had played “braver” cricket.
The series continues on Wednesday at Bristol, the gap allowing England’s players to enjoy some relaxation at Wimbledon with one of their days off.