The Series Women’s Ashes 2025 kicks off on January 11 in Australia, with England aiming to end a 10-year title streak against their rivals. The series will feature a multi-format structure comprising three One Day Internationals (ODIs), three T20 Internationals (T20Is) and one Test match, culminating on February 2.
Women’s Ashes points system
The Women’s Ashes uses a multi-format scoring system to determine the series winner. Points are awarded based on results in one Test match and six white-ball matches (three ODIs and three T20Is). Here’s how it works:
Awarding of points
- Test match: A win earns the winning team four points, while a draw results in two points for each side.
- Matches with white ball: Each win gives the winning team two points.
- No scores, ties or suspended matches: In white ball games, both teams get one point.
- Total points available: With a maximum of 16 points on offer in the series, a team must secure at least nine points to claim the Ashes outright.
- Ash retention rule
If the series ends in a draw (eg 8-8), the current Ashes holders retain the trophy. This rule was in effect in the 2023 edition, where an 8-8 draw allowed Australia to retain the Ashes.
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England’s performance in the Women’s Ashes
England last secured the Women’s Ashes in 2013-14. Since then, Australia have dominated the series, winning outright in 2019 and 2022, while the last meeting in 2023 ended in an 8-8 draw, allowing Australia to retain the trophy despite England’s strong performance in ODIs. The upcoming series marks a significant change as it will conclude with a Test match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), a venue that has not hosted a women’s Test since 1949.
England Women’s Ashes 2025 Strategy
The England team will be led by the captain Heather Knight and includes key players such as Tammy Beaumont, Nat Sciver-Brunt and fast bowler Kate Cross, who is recovering from injury but remains key to their bowling attack. The team has shown resilience and adaptability, especially after their performance in the last Ashes series where they came back from an early deficit.
The upcoming series will begin with the first ODI on January 11 at the North Sydney Oval. After that, matches will be held at various venues including Junction Oval and Hobart before moving on to T20Is and concluding the Test match at the MCG.
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.comand Cricket times company.
