Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Gardner Confident Australia Remains Best
Ashleigh Gardner, a star player from Australia, thinks her team is still the best in the world, even though they didn't win the recent T20 and ODI World Cups.
She says they need to get better at handling pressure in important moments.
Australia will play India in a series of matches next year.
India won the ODI World Cup and will be confident.
Gardner believes playing at home will help Australia, but she knows India is a strong team.
The last time they played, India won in the semi-finals.
Gardner wants her team to focus on making good decisions under pressure.
Ashleigh Gardner believes Australia is still the best team in the world despite recent losses.
Australia will host India for a series of matches in February and March 2025.
India is confident after winning the ODI World Cup and defeating Australia in the semi-finals.
Gardner identifies handling pressure in key moments as an area for improvement.
Australia aims to use home advantage but acknowledges India's growing threat.
- Who
- Ashleigh Gardner, Australian all-rounder
- What
- Australia's confidence and preparation for the series against India
- When
- Series scheduled for February and March 2025
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- To assess and improve performance under pressure
Australia
India
Team Performance
Australia
Australia believes they are still the best team in the world despite recent setbacks.
India
India is coming with confidence after winning the ODI World Cup.
Pressure Handling
Australia
Australia needs to improve handling pressure in key moments.
India
India has shown they can challenge Australia in high-pressure situations.
Home Advantage
Australia
Australia believes familiarity with home conditions will be an advantage.
India
India is adapting well and poses a growing threat.
- Player
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Teams
- Australia vs. India
- Series
- Three T20s, Three ODIs, One Test
- Series Timing
- February and March 2025
- Recent Performance
- Australia lost in semi-finals of T20 and ODI World Cups
- Key Improvement Area
- Handling pressure in key moments
- Last Meeting
- India defeated Australia in ODI World Cup semi-final
Sources
Ashleigh Gardner To Captain Gujarat Giants In Women's Premier League 2026
Australia still best team in women’s cricket, says Gardner ahead of India series
Gardner warns India: Australia still the team to beat
WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants Retain Ashleigh Gardner As Captain
Australia Legend Sends Big Reminder To India: 'We Are The Best Team In The World'
Ash Gardner named Gujarat Giants captain ahead of Women’s Premier League 2026
