AllCricket  

3 hrs

England Women aim to revive their Ashes hopes in the T20I opener against Australia at SCG.

England`s women’s cricket team is under immense pressure as they face Australia in the first T20I of the Women’s Ashes series at the Sydney Cricket Ground. After a disappointing performance in the ODI matches, where they lost all three and trail 6-0 in the series, England opted to bowl first after winning the toss. The team made significant changes to their lineup, bringing in Sophia Dunkley, Freya Kemp, and Sarah Glenn, while leaving out Tammy Beaumont, Alice Capsey, and Lauren Filer.

Australia, despite missing key players like Alyssa Healy and Ash Gardner due to injuries, fielded a strong squad led by Tahlia McGrath. Georgia Voll made her T20I debut, adding fresh talent to the side. As the match progressed, Australia reached 57/1 after 7 overs, with Beth Mooney contributing 22 runs and Phoebe Litchfield on 7 runs. The SCG pitch, noted for its unusual grassiness, was expected to favor batting under the lights, making England`s decision to bowl first a strategic gamble.

With the series points system awarding two points for white-ball wins and four for the Test match, England must win all three T20s and the Test to reclaim the Ashes. The stakes are high, and the pressure is palpable as the match unfolds. Fans can catch the live action on TNT Sports and discovery+ in the UK, with coverage starting at 230 UK time. For more details, visit Eurosport and ESPN Cricinfo.

#WomensAshes,#T20I,#EnglandCricket,#AustraliaCricket,#SCG