The Ashes Women 2025 series will start on Sunday (January 12) and Australia look England at North Sydney Oval. Australia enter the showpiece after a 2-0 win new Zealandwhile England are coming off consecutive wins South Africa.
Australia, led by strong performances from Phoebe Litchfield and Ashley Gardnerwill face England in the first ODI of the Women's Ashes series. England will be looking to continue their winning streak after the recent win against the Proteas.
Women's Ashes 2025: 1st ODI
- Date and Time: January 12 – 05:00 am IST/10:30 am local/11:30 pm GMT (Jan 11)
- PlaceVenue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
North Sydney Oval Pitch Report
Known for its good batting, the North Sydney Oval has short boundaries and a flat pitch. Although fast players can enjoy the early going with the new ball, the pitches are expected to become more friendly as the game progresses. The team that wins the toss must elect to bat first to take advantage of these conditions.
Predictions for AU-W vs EN-W Dream11:
- Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney
- Strikers: Ellyse PerryHeather Knight, Phoebe Litchfield
- All round: Nat Schiver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Alice Capsey
- Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Option 1: Annabel Sutherland (c), Nat Schiver-Brunt (vc)
Option 2Phoebe Litchfield (c), Sophie Ecclestone (vc)
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Reserve Predictions for AU-W vs EN-W Dream11:
Tammy Beaumont, Alyssa Healy, Charlie Dean, Tahila McGrath
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Team for today's match (January 11 – 11:30 pm GMT):
Groups:
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
England: Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith+, Danni Wyatt- Hodge
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