The much-anticipated 2025 Women’s Ashes T20I series is set to kick off on January 20 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. With Australia holding a 6-0 lead in the points tally after their ODI series whitewash, England finds themselves in a do-or-die situation. They must win all three T20Is and the lone Test to reclaim the coveted Ashes trophy.

The ODI series was a one-sided affair, with Australia sweeping England 3-0. Ashleigh Gardner emerged as the leading run-scorer, amassing 146 runs in three matches, while Alana King topped the bowling charts with 11 wickets, including a match-winning 5/46 in the third ODI. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone were the standout performers for England, scoring 115 runs and taking seven wickets, respectively.
Australia’s most recent T20I outing came in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE, where their 11-match winning streak was snapped by South Africa in the semi-final, courtesy of Anneke Bosch’s unbeaten 74 off 48 balls. They topped Group A with wins against New Zealand, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Beth Mooney led the scoring charts with 144 runs in five matches, while Annabel Sutherland shone with nine wickets.
On the other hand, England heads into the series with confidence, having whitewashed South Africa 3-0 in their last T20I series. Danielle Wyatt-Hodge scored 142 runs in three matches, while Nat Sciver-Brunt followed with 126 runs in just two innings. Charlie Dean and Sarah Glenn were the pick of the bowlers, claiming six and five wickets, respectively.
Head-to-Head, the last T20I series between the two sides took place during the 2023 Women’s Ashes, where England came from behind to clinch the series 2-1. Historically, the rivalry remains tight, with England holding a slender edge with 20 wins to Australia’s 19 across 42 T20I meetings.
Where to watch the Australia vs England T20I series?
Fans can catch all the thrilling action between these fierce arch-rivals on Disney+ Hotstar, with live coverage also available on the Star Sports Network. Stay up to date with match highlights and key moments by following Female Cricket across social media platforms.
Squads:
Australia Women’s Squad
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, Grace Harris
England Women’s Squad
Heather Knight (C), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Linsey Smith, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Australia vs England T20I Series Schedule:
1st T20I: January 20 – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
2nd T20I: January 23 – Manuka Oval, Canberra
3rd T20I: January 25 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
For Fans in India:
The series will be telecasted on the Star Sports Network and live streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
For Fans in Australia:
The series will be telecasted on Channel 7, 7plus, and Fox Cricket, with commentary available on Kayo Sports and ABC Radio.
For Fans in the United Kingdom:
The series will be live streamed on TNTSports and Discovery+, with commentary available on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.

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