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The T20I leg of Women’s ashes 2025 got off to an exciting start at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground as Australia defeated England by 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 challenging target
By opting to bowl first after winning the toss, England hoped to restrict Australia to a modest total. However, Beth Mooney He anchored the innings with a magnificent 75 off 51 balls, combined with 11 boundaries. Complete Georgia gave an explosive start with 21 off 11 deliveries, while Tahlia McGrathAn incredible 26 off just 9 balls towards the end propelled the hosts to a commanding 198/7 in 20 overs.
England’s bowlers struggled for consistency but Sofia Ecclestone 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 collapse under pressure
Chasing 199, England faced a nightmare start, losing both Maia Bouchier and Danielle Wyatt without scoring. Sofia Dunkley He led a spirited fight, smashing 59 off 30 balls, including six fours and four sixes. Natalie Sciver he contributed 20 for 12, but the rest of the batting line-up could not withstand the Australian bowling attack.
Georgia Wareham was the pick of Australia’s bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 25 runs in his three overs. alana rey he was equally effective, taking 2 for 14. England were bowled out for 141 in just 16 overs, giving Australia a complete victory.
This is how Twitter reacted:
It’s very easy to spot people who haven’t seen Beth Mooney hit. You’ll see his complaints that she slowed down the entries from the beginning. Then talk about his hit rate and finally shut up when he starts doing his thing. #Ashes
— Australian women’s cricket with very little context (@awcwvlc) January 20, 2025
#Ashes retained ✅ pic.twitter.com/hHRFc9EXOh
-Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7) January 20, 2025
AUSTRALIA KEEPS THE ASHES 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/VHUCeOIoBb
— Sydney Cricket Ground (@scg) January 20, 2025
Australia has 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 retain the #Ashes around 10.45am-11pm on Monday night.
How absolutely anticlimactic!-Sam Walker (@samuelsays11) January 20, 2025
Australia has retained the Ashes in a short time; They really are terribly good.#washed
– Visual Screen Cricket Diary (@SightScreenCJ) January 20, 2025
Congratulations Australia/ASHES stay home! 💪🏏🇭🇲 pic.twitter.com/buG8mH8IDU
— 🇳🇿🇺🇸🇬🇧 UNITED (@NoJabsForMeFKU) January 20, 2025
retained ashes 🥂 pic.twitter.com/cz9xHFyX0U
– Clare Cozy (@ClareCosy) January 20, 2025
Most 50+ scores in Women’s T20Is:
* Smriti Mandhana: 30
*Suzie Bates: 29
*Beth Mooney: 26
* Sophie Devine and Stafanie Taylor: 22 pic.twitter.com/54wwNhPxcM— Sports (@the_sports_x) January 20, 2025
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times business.
