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Australia leads the Commbank Women’s Ashes 2025, with Mooney`s performance and upcoming BBL knockout match highlighted.

Australia is showcasing its dominance in the Commbank Women’s Ashes 2025, leading the multi-format series 8-0 against England. In the first T20I, Australia secured a convincing 57-run victory despite the absence of key players Alyssa Healy and Ashleigh Gardner due to injuries. Healy is currently sidelined with a stress reaction in her foot, while Gardner is optimistic about returning from a mild calf strain for the upcoming matches.

The depth of the Australian squad was on full display as Georgia Voll, Kim Garth, and Alana King made impactful returns to the T20I lineup. Voll contributed 21 runs off just 12 balls, while Garth and King combined to take three wickets, demonstrating the team`s strong bench strength. Beth Mooney was the standout performer, top-scoring with 75 runs and praising the team`s improved fielding, a result of the new appointment of Gavan Twining as a full-time specialist fielding mentor.

The series continues with the second T20I scheduled for January 23 at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Australia has already retained the Ashes title, having won the first three ODIs and the first T20I comprehensively.

In other cricket news, the KFC BBL|14 Knockout match between Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars is set for January 22 at Engie Stadium, Sydney. This match is crucial for both teams, as it is a win-or-go-home scenario. The Thunder have a strong record against the Stars, winning their last four encounters, while the Stars are also in good form, having won their last five matches. Key players to watch include David Warner for the Thunder and Glenn Maxwell for the Stars, both of whom have been instrumental in their teams` successes this season.

Commbank Women’s Ashes
KFC BBL|14

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