After a dominant 3-0 series win in the recently concluded ODI series, Australia they will now turn their attention to the T20 format as they prepare for the encounter England in the opening T20I match on Monday. The Aussies completely outplayed England in the ODIs, winning all three games and completing a comprehensive whitewash, but the T20I series promises to bring fresh challenges for both teams.
Australia enter the T20I series with confidence after a convincing ODI win, but they know that the shorter format requires a different approach. England, on the other hand, will try to bounce back from their defeat in the 50-over format and show their strength in the fast-paced T20 games. Both the teams have rich T20 experience with explosive batsmen, sharp shooters and dynamic fielders.
Match Details: Women’s Ashes 2025, 1st T20I:
- Date and Time: 20 January – 13:45 IST/ 19:15 local/ 08:15 GMT
- Location: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground Report:
Sydney Cricket Ground is expected to host an interesting battle between bat and ball in T20 matches. Earlier, the surface can play a bit slower 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 hitters to time their swings more efficiently and making it easier to score runs. Teams that win the toss are likely to opt to bat first, aiming for a big score to keep the opposition under pressure.
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Options:
- Goalkeeper: Beth Mooney
- Doughs: Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- Comprehensive: Ashleigh Gardner, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, Megan Shutt
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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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 GMT):
Teams:
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Ahleigh 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, Lynsey Smith, Sarah Glenn
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
