The countdown to the Women’s Ashes 2025 is finally over. England are on a mission to end their 12-year wait for an Ashes trophy against Australia. The multi-format series begins on January 12
Women’s Ashes 2025 Format
The 2025 Women’s Ashes will follow a fresh format. A one-off Test match will end the series instead of opening it. The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will host the final match of the series. This will be the first women’s Test at the MCG since 1949.
The test will last four days day-night, bringing a unique challenge for both teams under the lights. It also marks the 90th anniversary of the first women’s Test match, making it a historic occasion in more ways than one.
The 2025 Women’s Ashes will follow the same scoring system as before. A Test match carries four points, while each T20I and ODI win is worth two points. Nine points is the magic number to take home the Ashes. If it ends in a draw? Australia holds the trophy.
Women’s Ashes 2025. Determine
Here are the squads for the Women’s Ashes 2025:
Australia
GO: Alyssa Healy (captain), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.
T20s: Alyssa Healy (captain), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.
Test: Not yet announced.
England
GO: Heather Knight (captain), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
T20: Heather Knight (captain), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Linsey Smith, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
Test: Heather Knight (captain), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge .
Women’s Ashes Schedule 2025
| Date | Match details | Place of action | Time (GMT) | Time (IST) |
| January 11, 2025 | 1st ODI – Australia v England | North Sydney Oval | 23:30 | 5:00 in the morning |
| January 14, 2025 | 2nd ODI – Australia v England | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 23:05 | 4:35 in the morning |
| January 17, 2025 | 3rd ODI – Australia v England | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 23:05 | 4:35 in the morning |
| January 20, 2025 | 1st T20I – Australia vs England | Sydney Cricket Ground | 08:40 hours | 13:45 |
| January 23, 2025 | 2nd T20I – Australia vs England | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 08:40 hours | 13:45 |
| January 25, 2025 | 3rd T20I – Australia vs England | Oval Adelaide | 08:10 am | 1:45 in the morning |
| January 30 – February 2, 2025 | The only test – Australia v England | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 03:30 in the morning | 9:00 in the morning |
Previous Women’s Ashes winners
So far, 25 Women’s Ashes series have been held, Australia has won 10 and England six. The remaining nine series ended in a draw.
When it comes to holding the trophy, Australia have had the upper hand 15 times compared to England’s 10.
Since 2013, the Women’s Ashes has followed a multi-format structure, and here’s how those series looked:
- in 2013: England 12-4 Australia – England win the Ashes
- 2014-15: Australia 8-10 England – England win the Ashes
- 2015: England 6-10 Australia – Australia win the Ashes
- 2017-18: Australia 8-8 England – Australia retain the Ashes
- in 2019: England 4-12 Australia – Australia win the Ashes
- 2021-22: Australia 12-4 England – Australia win the Ashes
- in 2023: England 8-8 Australia – Australia retain the Ashes
It is worth noting that a test win was initially worth six points until 2015 when it was reduced to four.
Where to watch Women’s Ashes 2025 in India?
Fans in India can enjoy live streaming of Women’s Ashes 2025 on the Disney+Hotstar app and website. Television viewers can watch the live coverage on Star Sports Network.
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