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He Women’s ashes 2025 began with a fascinating first ODI at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, where Australia surpassed England in a low-scoring thriller. Batting first, England could only manage 204 runs in 43.1 overs, succumbing to Australia’s disciplined bowling.
Ashleigh Gardner she emerged as the hosts’ heroine, contributing with both the ball and bat to lead her team to a comfortable four-wicket victory. Alicia HealyGardner’s half-century of dominance set the stage for Australia’s chase, while Gardner’s all-round brilliance earned her the Player of the Match award.
England’s entry: a mix of contributions
England’s innings never gained momentum and their batsmen failed to take advantage of the openings. Tammy Beaumont and Maia Bouchier fell early, leaving the visitors at 61/2 after 12.3 overs. heather knight led a brief recovery with a brave 39 off 48 balls, supported by Danni Wyatt-Hodgewho contributed a patient 38.
However, England’s middle order collapsed under pressure from Australia’s spinners, particularly Gardner and alana rey. Gardner’s precise line and variations earned him three crucial wickets, including the dismissals of Knight and Nat Sciver-Brunt. The extras raised England’s total to 204, but a lack of partnerships and intent from the lower order cost them dearly. Although Amy Jones‘ energetic 31, England’s inability to reach their full quota of overs reflected their struggles against Australia’s disciplined attack.
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Australia’s Chase: Ashleigh Gardner and Alyssa Healy shine
Australia’s chase began shakily when Phoebe Litchfield He left early for only 4 runs. However, captain Healy steadied the innings with a fluent 70 off 78 balls, showing her class through 11 boundaries. Partnerships were key, as Beth Mooney contributed an aggressive 28, while Gardner anchored the second half of the chase with an unbeaten 42 off 44 balls. England’s bowlers, particularly lauren bell and Sofia Ecclestonehe pitched hard, but lacked the support of others to constantly threaten. Ecclestone’s two wickets kept England’s hopes alive momentarily, but Gardner’s composure ensured Australia crossed the finish line with 67 balls to spare. The innings highlighted Australia’s depth, with contributions from multiple players ensuring a smooth chase despite minor hiccups.
Gardner’s all-round brilliance in 1st ODI of Women’s Ashes 2025
Ashleigh Gardner was the standout player of the match, excelling in all departments. Her spell of 3/19 in just 6.1 overs dismantled England’s middle order, earning key scalps such as Heather Knight and Lauren Bell. On the field, Gardner showed off his sharp reflexes with two impressive catches, further denting England’s momentum. With the bat, Gardner played a calm, calculated stroke under pressure, rotating the strike and punishing loose pitches. His 42 not out included five boundaries and a six, taking Australia home after a minor middle-order collapse. Gardner’s ability to deliver in decisive moments reaffirmed her status as one of the best all-rounders in women’s football, making her the well-deserved Player of the Match.
This is how Twitter reacted:
Ashleigh Gardner wins Player of the Match award for her brilliant all-round performance 🥇#women #cricket #ENGvAUS #AshleighGardner #Ashes #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/CyDTLBaHw1
— MujeresCricket.com (@MujeresCricketHQ) January 12, 2025
The beginning of the dream! 🤩
Dashboard: https://t.co/QRCRi0NZXx #Ashes pic.twitter.com/VsPbB3xj2v
— Australian Women’s Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) January 12, 2025
….and England win 1-0 at The #Ashes.
Morally speaking, of course.#AUSvENG
– not Tim (@kimnottim) January 12, 2025
I love him #Ashes
By that I mean Ash Gardner with the ball and Ash Gardner with the bat 🥰
Also Kingy shows why you should start with Australia at every formal event.— Picasstonian (@hf2_0_2_) January 12, 2025
A sold-out crowd of 6,236 at North Sydney Oval to watch the opening match of the #Ashes pic.twitter.com/6mt0msE7k7
– Lachlan Jeffery (@LachlanJeffery) January 12, 2025
Unfortunately, Ash Gardener is a phenomenal cricketer. We’ll get them next time.
— The Men of Cricket (@losmujeresdecricket) January 12, 2025
Amazed by Ash Gardener and the talent pool that a team like Australia has.
He arrives and breaks up a partnership between Nat Sciver and Heather Knight. Come back again to polish the tail.
England were set to finish around 240 (projected score) when they were 92/2 (19) and when they were… pic.twitter.com/1tFtVZteO9
—Kartik Kannan (@kartik_kannan) January 12, 2025
Australian women at home #Ashes opener #AUSvENG 🇦🇺
—Robbie Carroll (@yarn22) January 12, 2025
Alyssa Healy’s 70 off 78 today is the highest score by an Australian wicketkeeper and captain against England in ODIs (men/women).#AshesOfWoman #AUSvENG
– Rhitankar Bandyopadhyay (@_rhitankar_) January 12, 2025
Well played girls! #AUSvENG
– Walko 🐾🏆🏆 🏆🏆 (@maaattz) January 12, 2025
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