India is all set to lock horns with England in the five-match T20I series. The first game of the series is all set to be played on Wednesday (23rd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
The India team is all set to be captained by Suryakumar Yadav and the squad is filled with plenty of youngsters. Thus the series provides a great opportunity for the young players to make their case strong and seal their place in the Indian XI for the T20 World Cup 2026. 
Openers: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson; Tilak Varma at No.3 
Coming to the Indian XI for the first T20I against England, it is expected that Sanju Samson will retain his place as an opener in the team. He has been in great form of late, as he slammed three centuries in 2024 while opening the innings. 
Abhishek Sharma is expected to partner with him at the top of the series. The left-hander hasn't been able to maintain the consistency, and there were reports that this will be the make-or-break series for him. At No.3, it is expected that Tilak Varma will be batting because of his heroics in South Africa. 
Tilak Varma asked for the No.3 role during the South Africa series and he delivered. He slammed two back-to-back centuries in the series. With the kind of batting that is displayed, it's fair to say that he will be retaining his place in the team for the first IND vs ENG T20I. 
Middle order: Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya; Finishers: Rinku Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy 
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav will be batting at No.4 and would want to get some runs under his belt, especially after his low scores in South Africa. Hardik Pandya will be back in action after having a solid  Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 and will be important for his team with bat and ball. 
Rinku Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy will be the two finishers for the team. The left-hander will be crucial for the team as he has been carrying his golden form with the bat and would want to make an impact. On the other hand, the all-rounder has been put a big striker forward in international cricket and would want to replicate his efforts from Tests in Australia to T20Is. 
Spinners: Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy 
Axar Patel, who has been appointed as the vice-captain of the team, will be the spinner in the team. While Varun Chakaravarthy will be the second spinner. The mystery spinner has been sensational with the ball in the last two series and would be hoping to carry his good form. 
Pacers: Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh 
Mohammed Shami will be making his comeback for the team after a long injury break. Arshdeep Singh will be the second pacer in the team. 
Here's India playing XI for the first T20I against England prediction 
Sanju Samson (wk) Abhishek Sharma Tilak Varma Suryakumar Yadav Hardik Pandya Rinku Singh Nitish Kumar Reddy Axar Patel Varun Chakaravarthy Mohammed Shami Arshdeep Singh 
<h2>India squad for the England T20Is </h2>
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vc), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wk).

India is all set to lock horns with England in the five-match T20I series

India playing XI for the first T20I against England prediction

In what promises to be an intense battle between two of the strongest teams in Women's Cricket, Ashes-Rivals and the Women's teams of England and Australia are set to battle it out versus each other in the three-match Women's Ashes 2025 T20 International series. The first contest of the T20 International leg will be played on the 20th of January at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground and the match will begin at 1:45 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
Hosts Australia women are the favourites, thanks to their dominant record and form in the current Women's Ashes series, while the Women's team of England will be looking to bounce back on a strong note after a disappointing performance in the One-Day International series. 
The Alyssa Healy-led team enter this T20 International series as the clear favourites to win as they have been a dominant force in International Cricket, but their shocking defeat versus the Proteas in last year's T20 World Cup semi-final serves as an eye opener for them and proves that they are not invincible. 
The home side has already won the One-Day International leg of the Women's Ashes and they will looking to carry forward their winning momentum into the shortest format of the game too. Their batting has improved significantly, with the likes of Ellyse Perry, Skipper Alyssa Healy anf Ashleigh Gardner finding form at the right time. Their bowling unit remains strong as before, led by the duo of Darcie Brown &amp; Megan Schutt, who will create a lot of difficulties for their Ashes counterparts.
The Women's team of England on the other hand, will have a tough task up their sleeve of overcoming the home advantage of the Aussies. They are already trailing by six points in the Women's Ashes and they will have to win the forthcoming T20 International series at any cost if they want to have any chance of staying alive in the bilateral event. 
The Heather Knight-led team has struggled with inconsistencies in both the departments of the sport but the trio of Tammy Beaumont, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Danni Wyatt-Hodge have shown glimpses of good form. England's bowling unit, led by the experienced will have to be at their very best if they want to control the run flow versus the aggressive batting unit of the Aussies. 
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia: Head-to-Head Record in T20 Internationals</h2>
The Women's teams of Australia &amp; England have participated in a total of 40 T20 International matches versus each other and out of these 40 encounters, the phenomenal Aussies have reigned supreme in 23 contests while the British Girls have managed to secure victories in just 10 games. 7 matches between the two teams have ended in a no-result situation. 
<h3>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I: Pitch Report of the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)</h3>
The pitch of the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is anticipated to be a balanced one, offering a good amount of pace and bounce for the batsman. The batters will have to be careful in the fist six overs with the new ball as the pace bowlers will get a lot of movement off the surface while the spin bowlers will cause trouble in the middle phase of the innings. 
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I: Weather-Report of Sydney</h2>
The weather of Sydney on the match day is anticipated to be a perfect one for Cricket as the sky is going to be clear with zero chances of rain intervening with the match. Winds are anticipated to blow at a speed ofof 16 kilometres per hour from the East while the humidity percentage is expected to be around 58%. The temperature is exepected to hit the 22 degrees Celsius mark.
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I: Best Dream 11 Winning Combinations</h2>
<h3>Team number 1</h3>
Wicket-Keepers: Beth Mooney
Batters: Heather Knight, Ellyse Perry, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge
All-Rounders: Annabel Sutherland, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Ashleigh Gardner
Bowlers: Alana King, Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt and Lauren Bell
<h3>Team Number 2</h3>
Wicket-Keepers: Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney
Batters: Ellyse Perry
All-Rounders: Ashleigh Gardner, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, and Georgia Wareham
Bowlers: Alana King, Sophie Ecclestone and Megan Schutt
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Alana King of Australia celebrates the wicket of England's Danii Wyatt-Hodge | Image: Getty Images

The women's teams of England and Australia are set to battle it out versus each other in the three-match Women's Ashes 2025 T20 International series. The first contest of the T20 International leg will be played on the 20th of January at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground and the match will begin at 1:45 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).  We will be taking a look at the best winning Dream 11 combinations

Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I Best Dream 11 winning teams

Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I: Dream 11 Prediction, H2H Record and Team Tips

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Ashes-Rivals and the women's teams of England and Australia are all set to taken on each other in a three-match T20 International series and the first match will be played on the 20th of January (Monday) at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground. The match will commence at 1:45 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
Earlier in the three-match One-Day International series, the Mighty Aussies successfully defeated the Three Lions by a margin of 86 runs in the final ODI and sealed a series whitewash victory of 3-0. All-rounder Ashleigh Gardner performed in a brilliant manner as her century allowed her team to post a strong total on the board. 
Ellyse Perry (445 runs with an average of 64) and skipper Alyssa Healy (287 runs at an average of 26) are the top performers with the bat in T20 International matches played at the SCG. 
England's Danni Wyatt has scored a total of 675 runs at an average of 23 versus the Aussies, while Sophie Ecclestone has taken 16 wickets in the last 10 matches. Beth Mooney has scored at an average of 49 against England, including 1 century and 5 half-centuries. Talking about recent form, Sarah Glenn has taken 46 wickets in 30 T20 matches since 2024. Alice Capsey has performed at an average of 45 points with 769 runs, 19 wickets and 13 catches. Ashleigh Gardner has taken 10 wickets and scored 79 runs in her last 5 innings. Alana King's bowling strike rate since 2024 is 12 in the second innings, while it is 26 in the first innings.
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia: Head-2-Head Record in T20 Cricket</h2>
The Women's teams of England and Australia have taken part in a total of 40 T20 International matches versus each other and out of these 40 contests, the Mighty Australians have reigned supreme in 23 encounters while the English Girls have managed to secure victories in just 10 games. 7 matches between the two teams have ended in a no-result situation. 
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I: Everything you need to know</h2>
<h3>When and Where will the 1st T20 International between the women's teams of England and Australia be played? </h3>
The 1st T20 International match of the three-match T20I series between the women's teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) will be played on the 20th of January at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground of Sydney. The match will commence at 1:45 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) and the toss will take place at 1:15 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
<h3>Where can I watch the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 1st T20I match live on television in India? </h3>
The England (ENG) versus Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 1st T20 International contest can be watched live on the Star Sports Select 2 HD channel on television in India. 
<h3>Which OTT service will livestream the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 2nd ODI match in India? </h3>
Fans can watch the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 1st T20I match on the application and website of Disney + Hotstar.
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Alyssa Healy  (L) of Australia and Heather Knight of England (R) are all smiles at the toss | Image: Getty Images

The blockbuster multi-format Women's Ashes series shifts to the shortest format of the game as England and Australia gear up to take on each other in a three-match T20 International series

Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I - Everything you need to know

Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 1st T20I: When and Where to watch the 1st T20I in India?

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Ashes-Rivals and the women's teams of Australia &amp; England are set to square off versus each other in the third and final One-Day International contest of the three-match series at the Bellerive Oval Stadium of Hobart on Friday, 17th of January. The encounter will commence at 4:35 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
The Aussies secured comfortable victories in the first two matches of the series and they have successfully clinched the ODI series with a match to spare. 
The Alyssa Healy-led team won the 1st match of the three-match series by a margin of four wickets at the North Sydney Oval Cricket Stadium thanks to the all-round brilliance of Ashleigh Gardner. 
In the second contest of the series, the all-round display of spin bowling all-rounder Alana King helped her side cross the finish line by a margin of 21 runs in an amazing low-scoring thriller contest. Alyssa Healy and her girls are currently on a 11-game winning streak, which includes series victories over the likes of Bangladesh, India &amp; New Zealand. 
The women's team of England on there hand, entered the Women's Ashes on the back of an emphatic series win versus the South Africans last month and they were hoping to carry forward that winning momentum into the Ashes too but to no avail, as the Mighty Australians have completely dominated the Three Lions in the ongoing Women's Ashes 2025 event.
Ahead of this really exciting forthcoming contest, let's take a look at all the necessary details related to the match
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Head-2-Head record in One-Day Cricket of both teams</h2>
The Women's Teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) have competed in 84 One-Day International matches versus each other and out of these 84 contests, the Mighty Aussies have finished out on top on 60 occasions while the English Girls have secured victories in just 24 contests.
Australia Women: 60 wins
England Women: 24 wins
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Pitch-Report of the Bellerive Oval Cricket Stadium</h2>
The surface of Hobart's Bellerive Oval Cricket Stadium seems to be an ideal one for batting, especially after the end of the new ball period. Spin bowlers, however, are anticipated to play an important role during the middle overs phase of the contest. 
The average 1st inning score at this particular venue in Women's One-Day International matches since 2014 has been 251 runs. The teams which bat second at this stadium haven't lost a single ODI match yet and this fact might lead to the toss winning captain choosing to field first.
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Weather Forecast of Hobart </h2>
According to the weather reports of AccuWeather, it's going to be a perfect day to play Cricket as the sun is going to shine brightly with zero traces of clouds and zero percent chances of rain. With temperatures anticipated to be around the 20 degrees Celsius zone, players of both teams can expect to play in windi conditions with winds blowing at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour.
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Live Streaming and telecast information</h2>
The England (ENG) versus Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 3rd One-Day International contest can be watched live on the Star Sports Select 2 HD channel on television in India. The contest will also be live streamed on the Disney+Hotstar Application and Website.
<h2>Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Best Dream 11 Winning Combinations</h2>
<h3>Team number 1</h3>
Wicket Keepers: Alyssa Healy
Batters: Ellyse Perry
All-Rounders: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland and Alice Capsey
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Alana King, Kim Garth and Lauren Bell
<h3>Team Number 2</h3>
Wicket Keepers: Alyssa Healy
Batters: Heather Knight and Ellyse Perry
All-Rounders: Annabel Sutherland, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Ashleigh Gardner
Bowlers: Kim Garth, Charlie Dean, Alana King and Sophie Ecclestone
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Amy Jones of England plays a shot during the 2nd ODI of the Women's Ashes 2025 series | Image: Getty Images

The Australian Women's Team are ahead in the three-match One-Day International series by 2-0 and they will be looking to seal a series whitewash over Ashes-Rivals England in tomorrow's third & final contest of the series

Women's Ashes 2025 England vs Australia: Best Dream 11 winning team combinations

Women's Ashes England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Dream 11 Team Prediction, H2H Record and Team Tips

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The ticket rates for the forthcoming Marquee event of this year i.e the Champions Trophy 2025, slated to be held in Pakistan and the UAE next month, have been revealed, with prices differing for each hosting stadium of the competition. 
After some thorough consultation processes, the final pricing-structure has been formed and according to the news reports of the Pakistan Media, the prices of the tickets at each venue i.e Lahore, Karachi &amp; Rawalpindi will be different depending on the seating category and the venue. 
The minimum ticket-price has been set at 1,000 Pakistani Rupees (310 Indian Rupees) while the highest are anticipated to reach upto 25,000 Pakistani Rupees (7, 764 Indian Rupees) for the high end VIP &amp; hospitality experiences. 
The Champions Trophy 2025 tickets have been divided into multiple categories including First Class, General-Enclosure, VIP, Premium &amp; VVIP, ensuring that the fans get the chance the chance to choose according to their needs and preferences.
The Semi-Final knockout matches, which are obviously anticipated to draw crouds in huge numbers, will have a higher base price for the tickets, with the minimum rate set at 2,500 Pakistani Rupees (776 Indian Rupees). 
<h2>New Zealand versus Pakistan contest ticket rates</h2>
New Zealand &amp; hosts Pakistan will be locking horns versus each other in the opening contest of the tournament on the 19th of February in the city of Karachi and this fixture features different ticket categories too. The rates of the General Enclosure tickets have been set at 1,000 Pakistani Rupees (310 Indian Rupees) while the First Class category tickets are priced at 1,500 Pakistani Rupees (465 Indian Rupees).
Premium category tickets for the highly anticipated opening fixture are priced at 3,500 Pakistani Rupees (1,086 Indian Rupees) and fans will be asked to pay 7,000 Pakistani Rupees (2,173 Indian Rupees) for the VIP tickets.
For the rich ones who want to have the experience of the best seats in the stadium, VVIP will be available to book for 12,000 Pakistani Rupees (3,726 Indian Rupees). 
The other matches which are going to be played in the city of Karachi will also have the ticket pricing structure for the First Class, General Enclosure, VIP &amp; Premium tickets, with the General Enclosure ones starting at 1,000 Pakistani Rupees (310 Indian Rupees). 
<h2>England versus Australia match ticket rates</h2>
In the city of Lahore, where Ashes-Rivals England and Australia will be squaring off versus each other, the ticket prices will begin at 1,000 Pakistani Rupees (310 Indian Rupees) for the General Enclosure category and the prices of the First Class tickets have been set at 2,000 Pakistani Rupees (621 Indian Rupees).
Premium category tickets for the England vs Australia are priced at 5,000 Pakistani Rupees (1,552 Indian Rupees) and the VIP tickets will cost 7,500 Pakistani Rupees (2,329 Indian Rupees). For the ones seeking to have the most exclusive and best experience at the stadiums, the VVIP are available at 12,000 Pakistani Rupees (3,726 Indian Rupees), while the Gallery Tickets for the ENG vs AUS contest will be available to purchase for 18,000 Pakistani Rupees (5,590 Indian Rupees). 
<h2>Afghanistan Champions Trophy matches ticket prices</h2>
The matches involving the Cricket team of Afghanistan, including the Afghanistan versus Australia and England versus Afghanistan clashes, will have General Enclosure tickets available to purchase for 1,000 Pakistani Rupees (310 Indian Rupees), with Gallery tickets costing 12,500 Pakistani Rupees (3,882 Indian Rupees). 
For the encounters mentioned above, the Premium, First Class, VIP &amp; VVIP category tickets will not be available for purchasing. 
<h2>Lahore Champions Trophy Semi-Final</h2>
Talking about the ticket prices of the Lahore Semi-Final encounter, the rates are a little higher with General Enclosure tickets available for 2,500 Pakistani Rupees (776 Indian Rupees). VVIP tickets will cost 25,000 Pakistani Rupees (7,764 Indian Rupees), while tickets of the other categories will be unavailable for this particular fixture.
<h2>Rawalpindi Champions Trophy matches ticket rates</h2>
Talking about the matches which will be held in Rawalpindi, the contest between Bangladesh &amp; Pakistan will witness a different pricing-structure. The rates for the General enclosure tickets are set at 2,000 Pakistani Rupees (621 Indian Rupees), with First Class category tickets available at 4,000 Pakistani Rupees (1,242 Indian Rupees). 
Premium category Tickets for the Bangladesh versus Pakistan clash cost 7,000 Pakistani Rupees (2,173 Indian Rupees) and the VIP tickets will be sold for a price tag of 12,500 Pakistani Rupees (3,882 Indian Rupees). The VVIP category tickets along with the Gallery ones are unavailable for this particular match. 
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Talking about the other group stage games which will be held in Rawalpindi, the General enclosure tickets for those matches start at 1,000 Pakistani Rupees (310 Indian Rupees) and the highly premium Gallery Tickets will be available for purchase at the price tag of 12,500 Pakistani Rupees (3,882 Indian Rupees. Premium, First Class, VIP &amp; VVIP category tickets will not be available for buying.
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The Men's Champions Trophy at the Robben Island | Image: DP World

The PCB has unveiled the ticket rates for the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2025 tournament and the rates are astonishingly cheap when we compare them with Indian rates

PCB reveals Champions Trophy 2025 Ticket Prices, astonishingly cheap ticket rates

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England's Bilateral tour of India is set to commence with the five-match T20 International series which is slated to start from the 22nd of January onwards. The Three Lions have also unveiled their squad for this upcoming tour of India and now they are preparing to travel to India but before this, one player of England's team is facing certain issues. 
It has been learned that he has not received his Indian visa yet, due to which the picture regarding him travelling with the English team to India is not clear yet. We are talking about Saqib Mahmoud, a fantastic fast bowler of the Three Lions. 
<h2>England have set up their training camp in Abu Dhabi</h2>
Whenever the 2019 World Cup winners travel to India for a bilateral series assignment, they first set up a training camp in Abu Dhabi. This time around too, the situation is the same. A news report of ESPNCricinfo has revealed that Saqib may not be a part of the Abu Dhabi training camp till his visa issues get sorted out. 
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are hopeful that the 27-year-old speedster receives his visa before the commencement of the T20 International series on the 22nd of January.
<h2>Due to his Pakistani origin, the visa approval is getting delayed</h2>
It's believes that the main reason behind the delay in the visa approval of 27-year-old Saqib Mahmood is his Pakistani origin. In the past too, English players who have a Pakistani origin have encountered such issues. Last year, when the Three Lions came to India for the Test-Series, spinner Shoaib Bashir also faced issues related to his Indian visa. 
Due to this, he missed the opening Test-Match in Hyderabad but after sorting out the problems, he played in the remaining matches of the series. 
<h2>The case of Rehan Ahmed &amp; Adil Rashid is clear</h2>
Although the ECB has not commented on this entire matter, the board still hopes that Saqib will land on Indian soil before the start of the first T20I between the Suryakumar Yadav-led team and England. The squad announced by the ECB consists of two more players who have Pakistani origin and they are, Rehan Ahmed &amp; Adil Rashid. 
Adil Rashid has played a lot of matches on Indian soil so his visa was never an issue while Rehan also played the Test-Series in India last year so his case is pretty clear too.
<h2>This is how Saqib's International career has been so far</h2>
27-year-old Saqib Mahmood is not only included in the T20I series team, he has also been given a chance in the ODI team. He will also go to Pakistan and play the Champions Trophy matches for England . If we talk about his career so far, Saqib has played 18 T20 International matches for England and has dismissed 18 batters in this format so far. At the same time, he also has 14 scalps next to his name by featuring in nine One-Day International contests.
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Saqib Mahmood of England celebrates picking up a wicket versus West Indies | Image: Getty Images

Saqib Mahmood, England Cricket Team's Pakistani origin star has not received his Indian visa yet which is causing issues for the team ahead of their tour of India

England's star seamer Saqib Mahmood has not received his Indian visa yet

England's Pakistani origin star yet to be granted Indian visa, ECB forced to cancel flight ahead of India tour

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The 2nd match of the three-match One-Day International series between the women's teams of Australia and England is set to played on the 14th of January i.e tomorrow at the Junction Oval Cricket Stadium of Melbourne. The hosts secured a comfortable victory in the opening contest by a margin of four wickets and they will be looking to carry forward their winning momentum in the forthcoming contest too. 
England on the other hand, didn't have a good match and lost the encounter by a margin of four wickets. The Heather Knight-led team lost the toss and were asked to bat first by Alyssa Healy and the visitors didn't really perform with the bat, managing to score just 204 runs on the board. 
Skipper Heather Knight's knock of 39 runs and valuable contributions from the duo of Amy Jones (31 runs) and Danny Wyatt-Hodge (38 runs) were the best batting scores of the tourists in the opening encounter. 
In terms of bowling, the Mighty Aussies were absolutely perfect as they inflicted an all-out on England for a score of 204 runs. The trio of Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland and Kim Garth took two wickets each while Darcie Brown dismissed a single batter. Off-spinner Ashleigh Gardner was the best Aussie bowler as she ended the game figures of 3-19 in 6.1 overs.
The target of 205 runs looked like a walk in the park for the Australians but the English women had some other plans and they created a lot of difficulties for the home team, managing to dismiss six of their batters. But in the end, skipper Healy's brilliant 70 runs knock and Ashleigh Gardner's contribution of 42 runs proved to be more than enough to help the Aussies seal the victory. 
Talking about the bowling performance of the visitors, the duo of Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Filer picked up two scalps a piece while Charlie Dean &amp; Lauren Bell ended the game with one wicket next to their name. 
<h2>England Women vs Australia Women: Head-2-Head records in One-Day International Cricket</h2>
The Women's Teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) have competed in 83 One-Day International matches versus each other and out of these 83 contests, the Mighty Aussies have finished out on top on 59 occasions while the British Girls have secured victories in just 24 contests.
<h2>England Women vs Australia Women 2nd ODI: Important things related to the match which you must know</h2>
<h4>When and Where will the 2nd One-Day International between the women's teams of England (ENG) &amp; Australia (AUS) be played? </h4>
The 2nd One-Day International match of the three-match ODI series between the women's teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) will be played on the 14th of January at the Junction Oval Cricket Stadium of Melbourne. The match will commence at 4:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) and the toss will take place at 4:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
<h4>Where can I watch the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2nd ODI match live on television in India? </h4>
The England (ENG) versus Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 2nd One-Day International contest can be watched live on the Star Sports Select 2 HD channel on television in India. 
<h4>Which OTT service will livestream the England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 2nd ODI match in India? </h4>
Fans can watch the England Women (ENG) vs Australia Women (AUS) Women's Ashes 2025 2nd ODI match on the application and website of Disney + Hotstar.
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Alana King of Australia celebrates a wicket in the 1st ODI of the Women's Ashes 2025 | Image: Getty Images

The women's teams of England and Australia are competing with each other in the currently ongoing Women's Ashes 2025 Bilateral event and the 2nd ODI takes place tomorrow. We will be taking a look at the live-streaming details of the contest

England Women vs Australia Women 2nd ODI: Live Streaming details

Australia Women vs England Women 2nd ODI: When and Where to watch the match in India?

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Fierce-Rivals India (IND) and England (ENG) are set to take on each other in a five-match T20 International series which will begin from the 22nd of January. The opening match of this series will be played at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already announced Team India's squad for the series and majority of the key players have picked in the team. 
Ahead of Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian team selectors will be keeping an eye on the performance of certain players, one of whom is Fast Bowling All-Rounder Hardik Pandya, who performed exceptionally well in the shortest format of the game in 2024. The 31-year-old has a phenomenal record versus England in T20 Internationals with both bat &amp; ball and he will get a big opportunity to create a massive record in the forthcoming five-match T20 International series.
<h2>Junior Pandya needs to take just three more wickets to break this record</h2>
At present, the record for the highest number of wickets taken by an Indian in T20 Internationals versus England is held by leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. He has dismissed 16 batters in 11 T20 matches versus the Three Lions at an average of 21.12. While Yuzi is not a part of the squad for the forthcoming series, Hardik is going to play and he has a chance to script history. 
In 15 T20i matches versus the Englishmen, the 31-year-old has 14 scalps next to his name with an average of 25.42. In such a situation, if Pandya manages to dismiss three more English batters in the upcoming five-match series, then he will become the highest wicket-taker for Team India in the shortest format of the game versus England.
<h2>Hardik Pandya's performance has been really good in T20 International matches</h2>
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Hardik is currently regarded as one of the best fast-bowling All Rounders in T20 Cricket. He has taken part in 109 T20i encounters so far and has amassed 1,700 runs at a decent average of 27.87, in which he has also hit four fifties at a really good strike-rate of 141.90.
With the ball, the Mumbai Indians skipper has dismissed a total of 89 batters with an economy rate of 8.17 and an average of 26.62. His best-figures with the ball currently stand at 4/16. 
The BCCI recently unveiled the Men in Blue's squad for the T20 International serias versus England and while Pandya is a part of the squad, he's no longer the vice-captain of the team and that responsibility has been handed over to Axar Patel.
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Hardik Pandya has a massive opportunity to script history in the upcoming five-match T20 International series versus England

Hardik Pandya has massive chance of rewriting history in the T20I series versus England

Hardik Pandya has a chance to script history, on the verge of breaking this record versus England

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The Ashes, regarded as one of the most fierce and thrilling rivalries in the world of Cricket is back and this time around, it's the women who will be locking horns versus each other. The 2025 Women's Ashes series kicks off from tomorrow, 12th of January as the women's teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) will be battling it out versus each other in three One-Day Internationals, as many Twenty-Twenty contests and a single one-off Test-Match till the 2nd of February. 
This exciting bilateral event kicks off with both teams taking on each other in the first ODI at the North Sydney Oval Cricket Stadium. The forthcoming exciting contest will commence at 5:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). 
Aussie skippsr Alyssa Healy is set to maker her highly-awaited return to the Cricket field from a long injury break and she will be seen donning the precious Captain's hat once again in the forthcoming Women's Ashes series. While the return of their skipper is a good news for the Kangaroos, they have suffered a setback as star all-round Sophie Molineux will be absent from this exciting event due to an injury. 
Despite this, the Mighty Australians would be looking to keep on improving their Ashes H2H record having last lost the series way back in 2013-14. Heather Knight-led England on the other hand haven't had things going their way in recent Ashes bilateral events and they would be looking to start things off on a fresh note and not let their poor results in the past bring them down.
<h2>England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: Head-2-Head records in One Day International matches</h2>
The Women's Teams of England (ENG) and Australia (AUS) have competed in 82 One-Day International matches versus each other and out of these 82 contests, the Mighty Aussies have finished out on top on 58 occasions while the English Girls have secured victories in just 24 contests. 
<h2>England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: North Sydney Oval Cricket Stadium's Pitch-Report</h2>
The surface of the North Sydney Oval Cricket Stadium is one which provides assistance to the batters. It's known to be quick and have a steady-bounce as well. The seamers will have the advantage of making full use of the pace &amp; movement with the new ball on offer, creating difficulties for the batters in the initial phase. 
But, as the game progresses and the ball gets old, the surface starts to get more and more favourable for the batting team and this will surely lead to an exciting and entertaining Cricket contest between bat &amp; ball.
<h2>England (ENG) versus Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: Weather-Report </h2>
According to the weather forecast reports of AccuWeather, the weather in Sydney tomorrow is not looking good at all. There's a high chance of isolated thunderstorms arriving in the morning period and while there might be some sunny spells post this, the weather is not anticipated to stabilize as the overcast conditions are expected to return. 
The afternoon period is expected to experience windy conditions which makes things even more difficult for the first match of the Women's Ashes. Winds are anticipated to blow at a speed of 24 kilometers per hour (km/h) with a humidity percentage of 66%.
<h2>England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: Best possible dream 11 combination</h2>
Wicket-Keepers: Beth Mooney
Batters: Heather Knight and Ellyse Perry
All Rounders: Ashleigh Gardner, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Annabel Sutherland and Alice Capsey
Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Alana King, Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone.
<h2>England (ENG) vs Australia (AUS) 1st ODI: Best Captain and Vice-Captain Player Choices</h2>
Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland and Alice Capsey
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England and Australia players pose with the Women's Ashes Trophy | Image: ESPNCricinfo

The women's Teams of England and Australia will be taking on each other in a multi-format Women's Ashes Bilateral Series and this series commences tomorrow with the 1st ODI

England (W) vs Australia (W) 1st ODI: Dream 11 Teams, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast and more

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday (11th January) announced the Indian squad for the T20I series against England as per the reports in Indian Express. The two teams will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series, starting 21st January 
Mohammed Shami will be making his return for India in the T20I series against England. It will be the first appearance for him in the Indian colours after the ICC World Cup 2023, and this will be a massive boost for the team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Another major development in the squad is Rishabh Pant has been dropped from the team as India went with Sanju Samson as the first-choice keeper. The right-hander has been sensational for the team with the bat in T20Is. As a second keeper, Dhruv Jurel has got the nod ahead. 
All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, too, has been named in the Indian team for the T20I series against England. All-rounder Shivam Dube has been dropped from the team along with Ramandeep Singh, who was part of the squad for the T20I series against South Africa. 
Abhishek Sharma is also among the notable omissions from the squad. This is because young opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been added to the team. All-rounder Riyan Parag has been recovering from the injury and hence didn't get picked in the team for the five-match series against England 
Pace bowler Harshit Rana, too, has been named in the Indian team for the England series and will be partnered by Arshdeep Singh. Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar are the spinners. 
India T20 squad for the series against England 
Here's the Indian T20 squad for the series against England 
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy, Mohd Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar 
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Mohammed Shami will be making his return for India in the T20I series against England.

India's squad for the T20I series against England announced Mohammed Shami returns, Rishabh Pant dropped

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India is all set to lock horns with England in the five-match T20I series. The first game of the series is all set to be played on Wednesday (23rd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The India team is all set to be captained by Suryakumar Yadav and the squad is filled with plenty of youngsters. Thus the series provides a great opportunity for the young players to make their case strong and seal their place in the Indian XI for the T20 World Cup 2026. Openers: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson; Tilak Varma at No.3 Coming to the Indian XI for the first T20I against England, it is expected that Sanju Samson will retain his place as an opener in the team. He has been in great form of late, as he slammed three centuries in 2024 while opening the innings. Abhishek Sharma is expected to partner with him at the top of the series. The left-hander hasn't been able to maintain the consistency, and there were reports that this will be the make-or-break series for him. At No.3, it is expected that Tilak Varma will be batting because of his heroics in South Africa. Tilak Varma asked for the No.3 role during the South Africa series and he delivered. He slammed two back-to-back centuries in the series. With the kind of batting that is displayed, it's fair to say that he will be retaining his place in the team for the first IND vs ENG T20I. Middle order: Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya; Finishers: Rinku Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy Skipper Suryakumar Yadav will be batting at No.4 and would want to get some runs under his belt, especially after his low scores in South Africa. Hardik Pandya will be back in action after having a solid  Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 and will be important for his team with bat and ball. Rinku Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy will be the two finishers for the team. The left-hander will be crucial for the team as he has been carrying his golden form with the bat and would want to make an impact. On the other hand, the all-rounder has been put a big striker forward in international cricket and would want to replicate his efforts from Tests in Australia to T20Is. Spinners: Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy Axar Patel, who has been appointed as the vice-captain of the team, will be the spinner in the team. While Varun Chakaravarthy will be the second spinner. The mystery spinner has been sensational with the ball in the last two series and would be hoping to carry his good form. Pacers: Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh Mohammed Shami will be making his comeback for the team after a long injury break. Arshdeep Singh will be the second pacer in the team. Here's India playing XI for the first T20I against England prediction Sanju Samson (wk) Abhishek Sharma Tilak Varma Suryakumar Yadav Hardik Pandya Rinku Singh Nitish Kumar Reddy Axar Patel Varun Chakaravarthy Mohammed Shami Arshdeep Singh India squad for the England T20Is Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vc), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wk).

The tensions between Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir are increasing day by day as the duo were involved in a massive argument. As per the reports in Dainik Jagran, it is learned that both weren't on the same page related to the selection for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
The India squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was announced on Saturday (18th January). The press conference of the skipper Rohit Sharma and selector Ajit Agarkar was scheduled to take place at 12:30 PM IST, but it took place two and a half hours later than the scheduled time as the media was asked to wait. 
However, it was revealed, as per the reports in Dainik Jagran, that the reason behind the delay was there was an argument between Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar over some of the players. The major talking point was the vice-captain of the team. 
Both Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar wanted Shubman Gill as the vice-captain while Gautam Gambhir wanted to give vice-captaincy to Hardik Pandya. However, the coach and captain were adamant about making Gill deputy, and hence, the decision was taken in favour of Gill. 
The other argument they had was between Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson. Gautam Gambhir was in favour of the latter while Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar wanted Rishabh Pant. They didn't listen to the coach, and hence, both Gill and Pant were picked in their roles on demand of skipper and selector. 
Apart from these selections, what was the surprise was India named just three pacers in the team. Mohammed Siraj was dropped while they went in with four seamers: Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav, who will be the wrist spinner. 
<h2>India squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025: </h2>
Here's India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja.
India's Group Stage Fixtures:
20 February - India vs Bangladesh, Dubai
23 February - India vs Pakistan, Dubai
2 March - India vs New Zealand, Dubai
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The tensions between Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir are increasing day by day as the duo were involved in a massive argument

Huge fight between Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir over selection; reason for delayed squad announcement revealed

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Defending champions India started their ICC Women's T20 U19 World Cup 2025 campaign with a resounding victory over the West Indies at the picturesque Bayeumas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.

After winning the toss and opting to bowl under overcast conditions, India delivered a stellar all-round performance. Joshitha VJ set the tone with a fiery opening spell, trapping West Indies skipper Samara Ramnath LBW in her second over. She followed it up with a second wicket off the next delivery, dismissing Naijanni Cumberbatch for a duck. The spin duo of Aayushi Shukla and Parunika Sisodia then tightened the noose. Shukla claimed two wickets, while Sisodia finished with an impressive three-wicket haul.

Indian fielders added to the Windies' misery, executing three run-outs to clean up the tail. Apart from Asabi Callender and Kenika Cassar, no other batter offered significant resistance as the West Indies were bowled out for 44.

Chasing 45, India lost opener G Trisha on the second ball of the innings. However, Kamalini G and Sanika Chalke stabilized the innings, guiding India home in just 4.2 overs. With dark clouds looming and rain threatening, they raced against the weather and secured victory just as the rain began to fall.
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India now tops Group A with two points and a commanding net run rate of +8.646. As clinical as it could get, India's title defence is up and running. Meanwhile, Samara Ramnath and her team will need to regroup ahead of their next match against Sri Lanka.

Player of the Match: Joshitha VJ, for her outstanding figures of 2 for 5 in 2 overs, said she focuses on generating swing with her pace and admires Bhuvneshwar Kumar. She credited her team for supporting her performance and expressed confidence in India's strong start to the tournament.

Indian Women Won By 9 Wickets | ICC under 19 World Cup

IND W 19 beats WI W 19 by 9 wickets just making them to get all out on 44 runs.

IND W 19 beats WI W 19 by 9 wickets just making them to get all out on 44 runs