After a dominant 3-0 victory in the recently concluded ODI series, Australia will now focus on the T20 format as they prepare to face England in the opening T20I match on Monday. The Australians completely dominated England in the ODIs, winning all three matches and completing a complete whitewash, but the T20I series promises to bring a new set of challenges for both teams.
Australia go into the T20I series with confidence after their convincing ODI win, but they are aware that the shorter format requires a different approach. England, on the other hand, will look to bounce back from their defeat in the 50 over format and show their strength in the fast-paced T20 matches. Both teams have a wealth of T20 experience, with explosive batters, sharp bowlers and dynamic fielders.
Match Details: Women’s Ashes 2025, 1st T20I:
- Date and time: January 20 – 1:45 p.m. IST/ 7:15 p.m. local/ 8:15 a.m. GMT
- Place: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground Report:
The pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground is set to provide an exciting battle between bat and ball in the T20 matches. Initially, the surface may play slightly slowly with varying bounce, providing opportunity for pacers and spinners to make an impact. As the game progresses, the pitch will likely become more consistent, allowing hitters to time their shots more effectively and thus making it easier to score runs. Teams that win the toss will likely opt to bat first, aiming to post a formidable total to put the opposition under pressure from the start.
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney
- Drummers: Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- Versatile: 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:
- Choice 1: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Alice Capsey (vc)
- Choice 2: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Alana King (vc)
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AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Saves:
Georgia Wareham, Georgia Voll, Freya Kemp, Sarah Glenn
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 20 – 8:15 GMT):
Squads:
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c/week), 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 (week), Freya Kemp, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Alice Capsey, Bess Heath, Danielle Gibson, Linsey Smith, Sarah Glenn
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times Company.
