Twitter Reactions: Beth Mooney fired up as Australia thrash England in 1st T20I to retain Women’s Ashes 2025
Leg T20I of Women’s Ashes 2025 got off to a thrilling start at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground, as Australia defeated England for 57 runs in the first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the series. A dominant performance with bat and ball ensured the hosts retained the Ashes in style, continuing their impressive record in the multi-format series.
Beth Mooney is helping Australia set a challenging target
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, England hoped to restrict Australia to a modest total. However, Beth Mooney he anchored the innings with a superb 75 off 51 balls, interspersed with 11 boundaries. Georgia Voll provided an explosive start with 21 off 11 deliveries, while Tahlia McGrathHis incredible 26 off just 9 balls towards the end propelled the hosts to an imposing 198/7 in 20 overs.
England’s bowlers struggled for consistency, but Sophie Ecclestone she was the best bowler, taking 2 wickets for 26 runs in her four overs. Lauren Bell he also picked up 2 wickets but was expensive, conceding 39 runs.
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England collapses under pressure
Chasing 199, England faced a nightmare start, losing both Maia Bouchier and Danielle Wyatt without scoring. Sophia Dunkley he put up a spirited fight, smashing 59 balls off 30, including six fours and four sixes. Natalie Sciver he contributed 20 off 12 but the rest of the batting line-up failed to withstand the Australian bowling attack.
Georgia Wareham she was the pick of the bowlers for Australia, taking 3 wickets for 25 runs in her three overs. Alana King he was equally effective, picking up 2 for 14. England were bowled out for 141 in just 16 overs, giving Australia a comprehensive victory.
Here’s how Twitter responded:
It’s so easy to spot people who haven’t seen Beth Mooney bat. You’ll see their complaints about her slow edits at the beginning. Then talk about her strike rate and finally shut up when she starts doing her thing. #Ash
— Australian women’s cricket with very little context (@awcwvlc) January 20, 2025
#Ash retained ✅ pic.twitter.com/hHRFc9EXOh
— Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7) January 20, 2025
AUSTRALIA KEEP THE ASHES 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/VHUCeOIoBb
— Sydney Cricket Ground (@scg) January 20, 2025
Australia retained the women’s Ashes within nine days.
— Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny) January 20, 2025
https://x.com/WomenCricketHQ/status/1881304434564812949
Australia are highly likely to retain #Ash around 10.45-11pm on Monday evening.
How utterly anticlimactic— Sam Walker (@samuelsays11) January 20, 2025
Australia retained the Ashes in the short term, they really are frighteningly good.#pere
— Sight Screen Cricket Journal (@SightScreenCJ) January 20, 2025
Congratulations Australia / ASHES stay at home! 💪🏏🇭🇲 pic.twitter.com/buG8mH8IDU
— 🇳🇿🇺🇸🇬🇧 UNITED (@NoJabsForMeFKU) January 20, 2025
ashes kept 🥂 pic.twitter.com/cz9xHFyX0U
— Clare Cozy (@ClareCosy) January 20, 2025
Most 50+ scores in Women’s T20Is:
* Smriti Mandhana: 30
* Suzie Bates: 29
* Beth Mooney: 26
* Sophie Devine and Stefanie Taylor: 22 pic.twitter.com/54wwNhPxcM— Sports (@the_sports_x) January 20, 2025
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.comand Cricket times company.
