The rain fell all day.
The third Twenty20 of the Women's Ashes is at the Adelaide Oval.
Australia lead the series 4-2.
The third and final Twenty20 between England and Australia was abandoned because of rain.
Australia leads the multi-format series 4-2, with each side taking one point.
The first T20 was won by the hosts by a score of 9 to 0.
The two sides will face each other in a one-off Test in January, with four points on the line.
If Australia wins the Test, England will only be able to get an 8-8 draw.
The three one-day internationals that follow the Test are worth two points.
England captain Heather Knight told the Test Match Special that they would have to prepare as best they could.
It's going to be difficult because we've had good preparation in the last couple of years.
The four-day Test at the Manuka Oval starts on January 26.
Three of the five Tests have been drawn, with England and Australia winning one each.
When we've not been at our best, we've gone into our shells and talked about how to beat the Aussies.
We need to be positive in the Test and plan to win it.
The Women's Ashes series was brought forward by a week to allow both teams to acclimatize before the World Cup in New Zealand.
"Reserve days in the World Cup would be good for future series because the schedule is very short this year so there is no wiggle room but it would be good in future series if they could be worked in," said Knight.
It would be better for the players and the viewers if there was a five-day Test.
The previous series in Australia was a draw, with the hosts retaining the urn after defeating England in 2015.
Australia defeated England in the last series.
The results of women's cricket.
The World Cup and the Ashes.
Since her debut in Australia, injuries have limited her appearances in all formats.
A stress fracture in her right foot will prevent Australia's fast bowler from playing in the rest of the Women's Ashes and the 50-over World Cup.
Australia won the 2020 T20 World Cup, which was prevented by a similar injury.
In the opening T20, Vlaeminck played at a high pace but missed the second match.
It's shattering for her and the whole group that it happened so early in the campaign.
It was a sad dressing room last night.
She's come back before and knows what it's about. We will do everything we can to build her back up.
The Women's World Cup starts in New Zealand.
Georgia Wareham is out with an injury and is not expected to be fit for the World Cup, while slow left-armerSophie Molineux is also out with an injury and is not expected to be fit for the World Cup.
Beth Mooney had surgery on her jaw on Tuesday and could be back in time for the one-off Test.
After sustaining an injury when she was hit under the grille of her helmet in training, she was ruled out of the entire series.
The 28-year-old has already returned to light training and is facing under-arm deliveries in the nets.
"We'll look at her for the Test match, she's in good shape," said Mott.
The indications are very positive. She is a warrior. She's tough. We can't wait to have her in our group.
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