Australian cricketer Elysse Perry (3R) is sorrounded by teammates as they celebrate the wicket of unseen West Indies cricketer Stafanie Taylor during the final match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2013 between Australia and West Indies at the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on February 17, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Indranil MUKHERJEE (Photo credit should read INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP/Getty Images)

The Southern Stars have named their squad for the all important three-match T20 series against England.

With Australia currently leading 4-2 on points following the drawn Test, the hosts only need to win one match of the T20 series to secure the Ashes.

Australia has been forced to leave exciting young quick Luaren Cheatle out of the 13-player squad due to a back injury.

Cheatle is one of three changes from the Test side that drew with England last week, with opener Nicole Bolton and allrounder Tahlia McGrath also withdrawn.

Bolton, McGrath and Cheatle have been replaced in the squad by fast bowler Sarah Aley, allrounder Delissa Kimmince and off-spinner Molly Strano.

Australia squad: Sarah Aley, Alex Blackwell, Ashleigh Gardner, Rachael Haynes (c), Alyssa Healy, Jess Jonassen, Delissa Kimmince, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Molly Strano, Elyse Villani, Amanda-Jade Wellington.

  • First T20 North Sydney Oval, November 17
  • Second T20 Manuka Oval, November 19
  • Third T20 Manuka Oval, November 21