After a dominant 3-0 series win in the recently concluded ODI series, Australia will now turn their focus to the T20 format as they prepare to face England in the opening T20I match on Monday. The Australians completely outplayed England in the ODIs, winning all three games and completing a comprehensive whitewash, but the T20I series promises to bring a fresh set of challenges for both teams.
Australia enters the T20I series with confidence after their convincing ODI victory, but they are aware that the shorter format requires a different approach. England, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from their defeat in the 50-over format and show their strength in the fast-paced T20 games. 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 – 01:45 pm IST/ 7:15 pm local/ 08:15 am GMT
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground Pitch Report:
The Sydney Cricket Ground pitch is expected to deliver an exciting battle between bat and ball in T20 matches. Early on, the surface might play slightly slow with variable bounce, offering opportunities for both pacers and spinners to make an impact. As the game progresses, the pitch is likely to become more consistent, allowing batters to time their shots more effectively and making run-scoring easier. Teams winning the toss are likely to choose to bat first, aiming to post a formidable total to put the opposition under pressure from the outset.
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney
- Batters: Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- All-rounders: 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 Backups:
Georgia Wareham, Georgia Voll, Freya Kemp, Sarah Glenn
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 20 – 8:15 am GMT):
Squads:
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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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.