AU-W vs EN-W, 1st T20I: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Women’s Ashes 2025

After a dominant 3-0 series win in the recently concluded ODI series, Australia As they prepare to face off, they now turn their attention to the T20 format England In the opening T20I match on Monday. The Australians completely outplayed England in the ODIs, winning all three matches and completing a comprehensive whitewash, but the T20I series promises to bring a fresh set of tests for both teams.

Australia head into the T20I series full of confidence after a convincing ODI win, but they know the shorter format requires a different approach. On the other hand, England bounced back from their 50-over defeat and will look to show their strength in the fast-paced T20 games. Both teams have T20 experience, explosives, sharp bowlers and dynamic pitches.

Related 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. Initially, the surface can be played slightly slower with variable turbulence, giving opportunities for both pacers and spinners to make an impact. As the game progresses, the pitch is likely to become more consistent, allowing batsmen to spend their time shooting more effectively and making runs easier. Teams that win the match will choose to bat first with the aim of posting a total that will put the opposition under pressure right from the start.

AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicket Keeper: House Muni
• Batteries: Elise Perry, Heather Knight, Danny White-Hodge
• Universal Ashley Gardner, Alice Capsey, Annabelle Sutherland; Nat Sciver-Brunt
• Bowlers: Sophie Eccleston, Alanna King, Megan Schutt

AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:

• Choice 1Ashleigh Gardner (C), Alice Kapsey (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 Wall, Freya Kemp, Sarah Glenn

AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 squad for today’s match (January 20 – 8:15 am GMT):

Teams:

Australia: Alyssa Healy (c/sa), Beth Mooney, Elise Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Annabelle Sutherland, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Grace Harris, Darcy Brown, Georgia Vol.

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 Kapsey, Bess Heath, Daniel Gibson, Lindsay Smith, Sarah Glenn

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This article was originally published by WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.