After a massive 3-0 win in the recently concluded ODI series, Australia they will now turn to the T20 format as they prepare to meet England in the opening match of the T20I on Monday. The Australians have completely defeated England in the ODIs, winning all three matches and completing a clean sweep, but the T20I series promises to bring new challenges for both teams.
Australia will enter the T20I series with confidence after their convincing ODI win, but they know that the shorter format requires a different approach. On the other hand, England will be looking to bounce back from defeat in the 50-over game and show their strength in the fast-paced T20 game. Both teams have a lot of T20 talent, with explosive batsmen, sharp bowlers, and strong fielders.
Match details: Women's Ashes 2025, 1st T20I:
- Date and Time: January 20 – 01:45 pm IST/ 7:15 pm local/ 08:15 am GMT
- Location: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report:
The Sydney Cricket Ground is expected to provide an exciting battle between bat and ball in T20 matches. In the beginning, the surface can be played slowly and flexibly, giving the opportunity to both runners and spinners to create an impression. As the game progresses, the elevation becomes more consistent, allowing fighters to time their shots better and making chases easier. Teams who win the toss may choose to bat first, aiming to throw a big blow to make the opposition suffer from the start.
Predictions for AU-W vs EN-W Dream11:
- Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney
- Strikers: Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- All round: Ashleigh Gardner, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, Megan Schutt
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Option 1: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Alice Capsey (vc)
- Option 2: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Alana King (vc)
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Reserve Predictions for AU-W vs EN-W Dream11:
Georgia Wareham, Georgia Voll, Freya Kemp, Sarah Glenn
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Team in today's match (January 20 – 8:15 am GMT):
Groups:
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Grace Harris, Darcie Brown, Georgia Voll
England: Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Freya Kemp, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Alice Capsey, Bess Heath, Danielle Gibson, Linsey Smith, Sarah Glenn
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