The price of T20I Women's Ashes 2025 got off to a great start at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, as Australia defeated England and 57 runs in the first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Excellent performance with bat and ball allowed the hosts to keep the Ashes in form, continuing their impressive record in the multi-series series.
Beth Mooney helps Australia set a tough target
Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, England hoped to restrict Australia to a modest score. However, Beth Mooney he set up the innings with a career-high 75 off 51 balls, with 11 boundaries. Georgia Full gave an explosive start with 21 from 11 deliveries, while Tahlia McGrathA 26 from 9 balls to the end took the hosts to 198/7 in 20 overs.
England's bowlers struggled for consistency, though Sophie Ecclestone he was very good, he took 2 wickets for 26 runs in his 4 overs. Lauren Bell he also took 2 wickets but was costly, scoring 39 runs.
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England collapsed under the pressure
Chasing 199, England were in trouble, losing all out Maia Bouchier and Danielle Wyatt without scoring. Sophia Dunkley led a strong fight, smashing 59 off 30 balls, including two fours and a six. Natalie Sciver he scored 20 from 12 overs, but the rest of the bowlers failed to withstand the threat of the Australian ball.
Georgia Wareham was the pick of Australia's bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 25 runs in his three overs. Alan King It was equally effective, picking up 2 for 14. England were bowled out for 141 in just 16 overs, allowing Australia to win.
Here's how Twitter did it:
It's easy to see people who have never seen Beth Mooney hit. You will see their complaints that they are slowing down the innings early. Then talk about his strike rate and finally be quiet when he starts doing his thing. #Location
– Australian women's cricket with little news (@awcwvlc) January 20, 2025
#Location saved ✅ pic.twitter.com/hHRFc9EXOh
— Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7) January 20, 2025
AUSTRALIA LIVES FUTA 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/VHUCeOIoBb
– Sydney Cricket Ground (@scg) January 20, 2025
Australia has kept Mother's Ashes for nine days.
– Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny) January 20, 2025
https://x.com/WomenCricketHQ/status/1881304434564812949
Australia has the opportunity to keep the money #Location about 10.45-11pm on Monday evening.
Very different from the weather— Sam Walker (@samuelsays11) January 20, 2025
Australia recently retained the Ashes, and they are frighteningly good.#wacha
– Sight Screen Cricket Journal (@SightScreenCJ) January 20, 2025
Good luck in Australia / the ash is staying home! 💪🏏🇭🇲 pic.twitter.com/buG8mH8IDU
— 🇳🇿🇺🇸🇬🇧 UNITED (@NoJabsForMeFKU) January 20, 2025
ash stored 🥂 pic.twitter.com/cz9xHFyX0U
— Clare Cozy (@ClareCosy) January 20, 2025
50+ overs in Women's T20Is:
*Smriti Mandhana: 30
*Suzie Bates: 29
Beth Mooney: 26
* Sophie Devine & Stephanie Taylor: 22 pic.twitter.com/54wwNhPxcM– The Sports (@the_sports_x) January 20, 2025
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