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The T20I leg of Ashes of a woman 2025 got off to a thrilling start at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, com Australia overdue England for 57 runs in the first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the series. A dominant performance with both bat and ball ensured the hosts retained the Ashes in style, continuing their impressive record in the multi-format series.
Beth Mooney helps Australia set a challenging target
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, England hoped to restrict Australia to a modest total. However, Beth Mooney he anchored the innings with an excellent 75 off 51 balls, laced with 11 boundaries. full georgia provided an explosive start with 21 off 11 deliveries, while Tahlia McGrathThe big 26 off just 9 balls towards the end propelled the hosts to a commanding 198/7 in 20 overs.
The England bowlers struggled for consistency though Sophie Ecclestone she was the standout performer, claiming 2 wickets for 26 runs in her four overs. Lauren Bell he also picked up 2 wickets, but was expensive, conceding 39 runs.
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England collapses under pressure
Chasing 199, England faced a nightmare start, losing both Maia Bouchier i Danielle Wyatt unscored Sophia Dunkley led a spirited fightback, smashing 59 off 30 balls, including six fours and four sixes. Natalie Sciver he contributed 20 from 12 but the rest of the batting line-up could not withstand the Australian bowling attack.
Georgia Wareham he was the pick of the bowlers for Australia, claiming 3 wickets for 25 runs in his three overs. Alana King he was equally effective, picking up 2 for 14. England were bowled out for 141 in just 16 overs, giving Australia a comprehensive victory.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
It’s very easy to spot people who haven’t seen Beth Mooney bat. You’ll see their complaints about their slow-down of entries early on. Then he talks about his strike rate and finally shuts up when he starts doing his thing. #Ashes
— Australian women’s cricket with very little context (@awcwvlc) January 20, 2025
#Ashes preserved ✅ pic.twitter.com/hHRFc9EXOh
— Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7) January 20, 2025
AUSTRALIA RETAIN THE ASHES 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/VHUCeOIoBb
— Sydney Cricket Ground (@scg) January 20, 2025
Australia have retained the Women’s Ashes in nine days.
— Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny) January 20, 2025
https://x.com/WomenCricketHQ/status/1881304434564812949
Australia is very likely to keep the #Ashes around 22:45-23:00 on a Monday evening.
How completely anticlimactic— Sam Walker (@samuelsays11) January 20, 2025
Australia have retained the Ashes in a very short time, they are really awfully good.#washed
— Sight Screen Cricket Journal (@SightScreenCJ) January 20, 2025
Congratulations Australia / The ASHES stay at home! 💪🏏🇭🇲 pic.twitter.com/buG8mH8IDU
— 🇳🇿🇺🇸🇬🇧 UNITED (@NoJabsForMeFKU) January 20, 2025
retained ashes 🥂 pic.twitter.com/cz9xHFyX0U
— Clare Cozy (@ClareCosy) January 20, 2025
50+ scores in Women’s T20Is:
* Smriti Mandhana: 30
* Suzie Bates: 29
* Beth Mooney: 26 years old
* Sophie Devine and Stefanie Taylor: 22 years pic.twitter.com/54wwNhPxcM— The Sports (@the_sports_x) January 20, 2025
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This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket time company
