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The long awaited 2025 Ashes of women The series is set to begin on January 12, as Australia and England clash horns in a multi-format contest that promises to deliver high-octane cricket. England, eager to regain the coveted trophy, will face a determined Australian team focused on maintaining their dominance in this historic rivalry.
Australia’s reign since 2014
Australia enters the series as defending champions, having held the Ashes since 2014. Their consistent performances over the years have cemented their position as the powerhouse of women’s cricket. However, England, fresh from a close series in the previous edition, are determined to end their decade-long title drought and write a new chapter in the Ashes story.
A historic contest at the MCG
Adding to the importance of this series, the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will host a women’s Test match for the first time since 1949. This historic occasion coincides with the 90th anniversary of women’s Test cricket, making it a special milestone in the history of the game.
A battle of equals
With a mix of experienced players and rising stars in both teams, the series is expected to offer exciting encounters across all formats. From the ferocious pace bowlers to the cunning spinners and hard-hitting batsmen, both teams are well equipped to seize key moments in what promises to be an exciting contest.
The stage is set for a memorable showdown as these two cricketing giants vie for supremacy in one of the sport’s most famous rivalries. Will Australia continue their dominance or can England mount a remarkable comeback to claim the Ashes? Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the answers as the action unfolds starting January 12 in Sydney.
Women’s Ashes 2025, complete calendar:
| Date | Match details | Schedules (IST, GMT, local) |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, Sunday | Australia Women vs England Women, 1st ODI, North Sydney Oval, Sydney | 5:00 am IST (January 12), 11:30 pm GMT (January 11), 10:30 am LOCAL |
| Jan 14, Mar | Australia Women vs England Women, 2nd ODI, Junction Oval, Melbourne | 4:35 am IST (January 14), 11:05 pm GMT (January 13), 10:05 am LOCAL |
| January 17, Friday | Australia Women vs England Women, 3rd ODI, Bellerive Oval, Hobart | 4:35 am IST (January 17), 11:05 pm GMT (January 16), 10:05 am LOCAL |
| Jan 20, Mon | Australia Women vs England Women, 1st T20I, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 1:45 pm IST, 8:00 am GMT, 7:15 pm LOCAL |
| January 23, Thursday | Australia Women vs England Women, 2nd T20I, Manuka Oval, Canberra | 1:45 pm IST, 8:00 am GMT, 7:15 pm LOCAL |
| January 25, Saturday | Australia Women vs England Women, 3rd T20I, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 1:45 pm IST, 8:10 am GMT, 6:45 pm LOCAL |
| January 30, Thursday – February 2, Sunday | Australia Women vs England Women, Single Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 9:00 am IST, 3:20 am GMT, 2:30 pm LOCAL |
Also READ: Women Ashes 2025: England’s best XI for ODIs against Australia
Squads:
Australia (ODI/T20I): Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris+, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
England (ODI/T20I): Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont*, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross*, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson+, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath+, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp+, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith+, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Australia (Test): Still to be announced
England (Test): Heather Knight (c), 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
Broadcast and Live Stream Details:
- Australia: Channel 7, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
- India: star sports; hot star
- United Kingdom and Ireland: TNT Sports
- United States and Canada: Honda TV – Willow TV [Sign up here]
- New Zealand: sky sports 3
- South Africa: Supersport
Also READ: Women’s Ashes 2025: Australia’s best XI for ODIs against England
This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times business.
