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The highly anticipated Women’s Ashes series kicks off on January 12th at North Sydney Oval, as Australia Women take on England Women in the first of three ODIs. This fierce rivalry will extend through three T20 matches before concluding with a day-night Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Having held the trophy since 2015, Australia Women are favorites in the ODI leg of the series, but England Women are determined to stage an upset and claim early momentum.
Match Details
| Fixture | Australia Women vs England Women |
|---|---|
| Date | January 12, 2025 |
| Time | 9:00 AM Local / 3:30 AM IST |
| Venue | North Sydney Oval, Sydney |
Teams Preview
Australia Women Preview
Australia Women enter the Ashes series brimming with confidence as reigning ODI world champions and five consecutive ODI victories under their belt. Alyssa Healy will lead a squad packed with talent and experience, including standout all-rounder Ellyse Perry, who has an impressive record against England with 45 batting average and 40 wickets to her name.
Annabel Sutherland has also emerged as a key player, scoring 346 runs in her last 10 ODIs at an average of nearly 58. The batting lineup is further strengthened by Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, and Ashleigh Gardner.
In the bowling department, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, and Alana King provide a formidable attack, supported by Perry and Sutherland’s all-round prowess.
Key Players: Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt
Predicted Playing XI:
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Alyssa Healy (c) | Wicketkeeper |
| Phoebe Litchfield | Batter |
| Ellyse Perry | All-rounder |
| Beth Mooney (wk) | Batter |
| Annabel Sutherland | All-rounder |
| Ashleigh Gardner | All-rounder |
| Tahlia McGrath | All-rounder |
| Alana King | Bowler |
| Kim Garth | Bowler |
| Megan Schutt | Bowler |
| Darcie Brown/Georgia Voll | Bowler |
England Women Preview
England Women, under Heather Knight’s leadership, face a daunting task but come prepared after a strong showing during their recent tour of South Africa. Tammy Beaumont will be a pivotal figure at the top of the order, having amassed 110 runs in their previous ODI series at an average of 55.
The middle order boasts seasoned campaigners like Nat Sciver-Brunt and Danni Wyatt-Hodge, while Maia Bouchier’s recent form adds depth to the batting lineup.
Bowling duties will be led by Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone, who have consistently delivered crucial breakthroughs. With additional support from Lauren Filer and Alice Capsey, England possess a well-rounded bowling attack capable of challenging the Australian batters.
Key Players: Tammy Beaumont, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone
Predicted Playing XI:
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Tammy Beaumont | Batter |
| Heather Knight (c) | Batter |
| Maia Bouchier | Batter |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | All-rounder |
| Danni Wyatt-Hodge | Batter |
| Amy Jones (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Alice Capsey | All-rounder |
| Charlie Dean | Bowler |
| Sophie Ecclestone | Bowler |
| Lauren Filer | Bowler |
| Kate Cross | Bowler |
Fantasy Team XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Ellyse Perry |
| Vice-Captain | Tammy Beaumont |
| Batsmen | Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Knight, Beth Mooney |
| All-rounders | Annabel Sutherland, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner |
| Wicketkeeper | Alyssa Healy |
| Bowlers | Megan Schutt, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Kim Garth |
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report
North Sydney Oval typically offers a batting-friendly surface with true bounce, allowing stroke-makers to flourish. However, spinners can come into play later as the pitch wears. Seamers might find swing early on due to coastal conditions.
- Average First Innings Score: 193
- Highest Total: 289-6 by Australia Women vs New Zealand Women
Toss Prediction:
Both teams will likely opt to bowl first due to the chasing success rate at the venue, where 10 out of 17 ODIs have been won by the team fielding first.
Weather Conditions:
Temperatures are expected to hover around 29°C with a slight chance of rain. Breezy conditions might assist seamers early in the game.
Winning Prediction
Australia Women remain the dominant force in world cricket and have home advantage on their side. With a deep batting lineup and versatile bowling attack, they are the clear favorites to win the opening encounter of the Ashes. England will need exceptional performances to challenge the hosts.
Prediction: Australia Women to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
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