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

He Women’s Ashes Series 2025 starts Sunday (January 12) with Australia facing England at Sydney’s North Oval. Australia enters the series on top after a 2-0 win New Zealandwhile England is coming off a series of victories against South Africa.

Australia, led by the good performances of Phoebe Litchfield and Ashleigh Gardnerwill face England in the first ODI of the Women’s Ashes series. England will look to continue their winning momentum after their recent triumph over the Proteas.

Women’s Ashes 2025: 1st ODI

• Date and time: January 12 – 05:00 am IST/10:30 am local/11:30 pm GMT (January 11)
• Event: North Sydney Oval, Sydney

North Sydney Oval Pitch Report

Known for its batting-friendly conditions, the North Sydney Oval features short boundaries and a flat pitch. While fast bowlers may enjoy some early movement with the new ball, the pitch is expected to become more batsman-friendly as the match progresses. The team that wins the toss is likely to choose to bat first to take advantage of these conditions.

AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• goalie: Beth Mooney
• hitters: Ellyse PerryHeather Knight, Phoebe Litchfield
• All terrain: Nat Schiver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Alice Capsey
• bowlers: Megan Schutt, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell

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

Option 1: Annabel Sutherland (c), Nat Schiver-Brunt (vc)
Option 2: Phoebe Litchfield (c), Sophie Ecclestone (vc)

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AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Tammy Beaumont, Alyssa Healy, Charlie Dean, Tahila McGrath

AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 11 – 11:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham

England: Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith+, Danni Wyatt- hodge

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