Dream11: AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Womens Ashes 2025, 1st ODI

AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Womens Ashes 2025, 1st ODI

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Jan 12, 2025 02:54 IST

New Zealand v Australia - Women's ODI Series: Game 3 - Source: Getty

The 1st ODI match of the Women's Ashes 2025 will see Australia Women (AU-W) squaring off against England Women (EN-W) at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney on Sunday, January 12. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.

Australia Women won their last ODI series against New Zealand Women by 2-0. They won the last match by 75 runs.

England Women, on the other hand, won their last ODI series against South Africa Women by 2-1. They secured a victory in the last match of the series by 6 wickets.

These two teams have played a total of 86 head-to-head matches. Australia Women have won 58 matches, while England Women won 24 matches. One match was tied while three matches were abandoned due to rain.

AU-W vs EN-W Match Details

The 1st ODI match of the Women's Ashes 2025 will be played on January 12 at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney. The game is set to take place at 5:00 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

AU-W vs EN-W, 1st ODI match

Date and Time: 12th January 2025, 5:00 AM IST

Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney

Pitch Report

The pitch at North Sydney Oval in Sydney is good for bowlers. The wicket tends to get slower in the second innings, so the team winning the toss should look to bat first. Spinners are crucial in the second innings.

AU-W vs EN-W Form Guide

AU-W - W W N/R

EN-W - W W L

AU-W vs EN-W Probable Playing XI

AU-W Playing XI

No injury updates

Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt

EN-W Playing XI

No injury updates

Maia Bouchier, Tammy Beaumont, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell

AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Beth Mooney

Beth Mooney is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. She will bat in the top order and can make the best use of powerplay overs. She has smashed 2463 runs in 79 ODI matches. Alyssa Healy is another good wicket-keeper for today's match.

Batters

Ellyse Perry

Tammy Beaumont and Ellyse Perry are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Perry will bat in the top order and is in top-notch form. She has smashed 4111 runs and taken 166 wickets in 152 ODI matches. Heather Knight is another good batter pick for today's match.

All-rounders

Nat Sciver Brunt

Annabel Sutherland and Nat Sciver Brunt are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both will play a crucial role for their teams in today's match.

Brunt has already smashed 3696 runs and taken 77 wickets in 112 ODI matches. Ashleigh Gardner is another good all-rounder for today's match.

Bowlers

Megan Schutt

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Alana King and Megan Schutt. Both players can take a lot of wickets at today's pitch.

Schutt will complete her quota of overs and can take a lot of wickets. She has taken 131 wickets in 96 ODI matches. Sophie Ecclestone is another good bowler for today's match.

AU-W vs EN-W match captain and vice-captain choices

Nat Sciver Brunt

Nat Sciver Brunt is in top notch form and performing well in every match. She will bat in the top order and complete her quota of overs, which makes him the top captaincy or vice-captaincy option for today's match. She has smashed 3696 runs and taken 77 wickets in 112 ODI matches.

Ellyse Perry

Ellyse Perry is one of the most crucial picks from the Australia Women squad as she will bat in the top order and complete her quota of overs. She has smashed 4111 runs and taken 166 wickets in 152 ODI matches.

5 Must-Picks for AU-W vs EN-W, 1st ODI match

Ashleigh Gardner

Ellyse Perry

Nat Sciver Brunt

Annabel Sutherland

Beth Mooney

Australia Women vs England Women Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be well balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders or bowlers the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.