Women’s Ashes 2025: All You Need to Know About the Historic Day-Night Test

With the pink-ball Test between Australia Women and England Women slated to start at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 30, the 2025 Women’s Ashes will come to a close. The iconic stadium is prepared to host the first pink-ball Test match in its legendary 148-year history for both men’s and women’s cricket. The fact that the forthcoming match also commemorates the 90th anniversary of women’s Test cricket only adds to the event’s importance.

The addition of Alyssa Healy, who verified her fitness during the pre-match news conference, is likely to help the hosts, according to the most recent roster reports. Ashleigh Gardner will also be making a comeback after her injury to her calf. However, England Women revealed that seasoned seamer Kate Cross would not be returning from her back injury, thus she will not be playing. England will probably select Ryana MacDonald-Gay or an additional spinner in her place.

From a series perspective, Australia easily won the white-ball leg. Their victories in both the T20I and ODI series have positioned them as the favorites to defeat their bitter rivals in the multi-day match. Just so you know,

The Australians have dominated the Women’s Ashes since 2015.

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