Twitter Reactions: Ashleigh Gardner leads Australia to victory against England in 1st ODI | Women’s Ashes 2025

The Women’s Ashes 2025 started with the first ODI at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney, where he Australia outplayed England in a low-scoring thriller. Batting first, England could muster only 204 runs in 43.1 overs, succumbing to Australia’s disciplined bowling.

Ashleigh Gardner emerged as the hero for the hosts, contributing with both ball and bat to guide her side to a comfortable four-wicket win. Alyssa HealyHer reigning half-century laid the foundation for Australia’s chase, while Gardner’s all-round brilliance earned her the man of the match award.

English change: A mixed bag of contributions

England’s innings never gained momentum, as their batsmen failed to capitalize on the starts. Tammy Beaumont and Maia Bouchier he fell early, leaving the visitors at 61/2 after 12.3 overs. Heather Knight led a brief recovery with a sharp 39 off 48 balls, with support Danni Wyatt-Hodgewho contributed to patient 38.

However, the English middle order collapsed under the pressure of the Australian spinners, especially Gardner and Alana King. Gardner’s precise line and variations earned her three crucial wickets, including dismissals of Knight and Nat Sciver-Brunt. Extras swelled England’s total to 204, but a lack of partnership and intent from the lower order cost them dearly. In spite of Amy Jones‘ brisk 31, England’s inability to bowl their full quota of overs reflects their struggles against Australia’s disciplined attack.

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Australian chase: Ashleigh Gardner and Alyssa Healy shine

Australia’s chase got off to a shaky start Phoebe Litchfield left early for only 4 rides. However, captain Healy anchored the innings with a fluent 70 off 78 balls, showing her class through 11 boundaries. Partnerships were key, as Beth Mooney he chipped in with an aggressive 28, while Gardner anchored the second half of the chase with an unbeaten 42 off 44 balls. Especially English bowlers Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestonehe threw the ball hard but didn’t have the support of others to be a consistent threat. Ecclestone’s two wickets briefly kept England’s hopes alive, but Gardner’s composure ensured Australia crossed the line with 67 balls to spare. The changes highlighted Australia’s depth, with contributions from multiple players ensuring a smooth chase despite minor issues.

Gardner’s all-round brilliance in the 1st ODI of Women’s Ashes 2025.

Ashleigh Gardner was the best player of the match, excelling in all segments. Her spell of 3/19 in just 6.1 overs tore apart England’s middle order, earning key scalps from the likes of Heather Knight and Lauren Bell. In the field, Gardner showed her sharp reflexes with two incredible catches, further dampening England’s momentum. With the bat, Gardner played a calm and calculated stroke under pressure, rotating the shot and punishing loose deliveries. Her 42 not out included five boundaries and a six, guiding Australia home after a minor middle-order collapse. Gardner’s ability to deliver in clutch moments reaffirmed her status as one of the best all-rounders in the women’s game, making her Man of the Match.

Here’s how Twitter responded:

Ashleigh Gardner wins player of the match award for her brilliant all-round performance 🥇#women #cricket #ENGvAUS #AshleighGardner #Ash #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/CyDTLBaHw1

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) January 12, 2025

A dream start! 🤩

Results table: https://t.co/QRCRi0NZXx #Ash pic.twitter.com/VsPbB3xj2v

— Australian Women’s Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) January 12, 2025

…and England lead 1-0 in The #Ash.

Morally speaking, of course.#AUSvENG

— not Tim (@kimnottim) January 12, 2025

i love #Ash
By that I mean Ash Gardner with the ball and Ash Gardner with the bat 🥰
Also Kingy shows why she should head to Australia in every ceremony

— Picasstonian (@hf2_0_2_) January 12, 2025

A sell-out crowd of 6,236 gathered at North Sydney Oval to see the opening game #Ash pic.twitter.com/6mt0msE7k7

— Lachlan Jeffery (@LachlanJeffery) January 12, 2025

Unfortunately, Ash Gardener is a phenomenal cricketer. We’ll get them next time.

— TheCricketMen (@thecricketmen) January 12, 2025

In awe of Ash Gardener and the talent a team like Australia has.

He arrives and breaks up the partnership between Nat Sciver and Heather Knight. He returns to polish the tail again.

England should have finished around 240 (the predicted score) when they were 92/2 (19) and when they were… pic.twitter.com/1tFtVZteO9

— Kartik Kannan (@kartik_kannan) January 12, 2025

Australian women at home #Ash opener #AUSvENG 🇦🇺

— Robbie Carroll (@yarn22) January 12, 2025

Alyssa Healy’s 70 off 78 today is the joint-highest score by an Australian wicketkeeper against England in ODIs (Men/Women).#Women’s ashes #AUSvENG

— Rhitankar Bandyopadhyay (@_rhitankar_) January 12, 2025

Well done girls! #AUSvENG

— Walko 🐾🏆🏆 🏆🏆 (@maaattz) January 12, 2025

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