Women's Ashes 2025: All you need to know about the historic day-night Test
The one-off Test is scheduled to commence on January 30.
The 2025 edition of the Women's Ashes is all set to wrap up with the pink-ball Test between Australia Women and England Women, scheduled to commence at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on January 30. The renowned venue is all set to host its maiden pink-ball Test across men's and women's cricket in its fabled 148-year history. The upcoming game also marks the 90th anniversary of women's Test cricket, only enhancing the significance of the occasion.
As far as the latest updates on the squads is concerned, the hosts will most probably be boosted by the presence of Alyssa Healy, after she confirmed herself fit in the pre-match press conference. Ashleigh Gardner will be returning from her calf injury as well. England Women, on the other hand, confirmed the sidelining of experienced seamer, Kate Cross, from their roster, due to not recovering from her back injury. In her place, England are likely to pick either Ryana MacDonald-Gay or an extra spinner.
As far as the series is concerned, Australia won the white-ball leg with the utmost of ease. Wins in the ODI series in addition to the T20I series have placed them as favourites to get past their arch-rivals in the multi-day game. For the record, the Aussies have held the Women's Ashes since 2015.
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When to watch?
The Women’s Ashes 2025 Test will commence at 9 am (IST).
Where to watch?
The broadcasting rights for the Women's Ashes 2025 are with Star Sports Network. Disney+ Hotstar will host the live-streaming of the game.
Session timings (in IST)
First session: 9 to 11 am
Second session: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Third session: 2 pm to 4 pm
Squads
Australia Women
Beth Mooney, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Alyssa Healy (c), Alana King, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown, Megan Schutt
England Women
Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight (c), Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones (wk), Bess Heath (wk), Charlie Dean, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Lauren Bell, Kate Cross, Lauren Filer, Sophie Ecclestone
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