As expected Series Women’s Ashes 2025 approach, cricket fans can’t wait to think about the historical context of this prestigious competition. The series, which has a multi-format structure, has seen an intense rivalry between Australia and England since its inception.
Format the Woman’s ashes
The Women’s Ashes differs from its men’s counterpart in that it includes all three formats of cricket: one Test match, three T20 Internationals and three One Day Internationals (ODIs). This unique structure offers more diverse and balanced competition.
The multi-format system was first introduced in the 2013 edition and has since been adopted for seven Women’s Ashes series. Each match contributes points towards the total, and the team with the most points is declared the winner.
For the first time since the introduction of the multi-format setup, the Women’s Ashes is being played in a separate season from the Men’s Ashes, marking a new chapter in the history of the series.
This format ensures that all three formats of the game are given importance, making the Women’s Ashes a dynamic and engaging competition.
Historical winners of the Women’s Ashes
To date, the Women’s Ashes has been contested in 25 editions, with Australia winning 10 times and England winning the title 6 times. Namely, 9 series ended in a draw. The following is a summary of the series’ recent results in multiple formats:
- 2013: England 12-4 Australia | Winner: England
- 2014-15: Australia 8-10 England | Winner: England
- 2015: England 6-10 Australia | Winner: Australia
- 2017-18: Australia 8-8 England | Australia retain the Ashes
- 2019: England 4-12 Australia | Winner: Australia
- 2021-22: Australia 12-4 England | Winner: Australia
- 2023: England 8-8 Australia | Australia retain the Ashes
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The scoring system introduced in 2013 added a new level of excitement to the series, awarding points based on the outcome of matches across ODIs, T20Is and Test matches. An ODI or T20I win gives 2 points, while a Test win gives 4 points. If the match ends in a tie or no score, both teams are awarded points accordingly.
Details ouupcoming series
The Women’s Ashes 2025 series is scheduled to begin on January 11, 2025 at the North Sydney Oval. It will consist of three ODIs, three T20Is and a one-off Test match ending on February 2, 2025 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This year marks a significant occasion as it will be the first women’s Test at the MCG since 1949, celebrating the 90th anniversary of women’s Test cricket.
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.comand Cricket times company.
