The multi-format Ashes series begins on Sunday when Australia and England meet in the first of three ODIs, followed by a T20 before a day-night Test to conclude the action at the end of the month.
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here, foxsports.com.au We’ve got everything you need to know ahead of the series, from the squad to the weather forecast and the scheduled start times for each game.
squad
australia
ODI: Alyssa Healy (captain), Darcy Brown, Ashley Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Talia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellis Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabelle Sutherland, Georgia Ball and Georgia Wareham.
T20: Alyssa Healy (captain), Darcy Brown, Ashley Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Talia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellis Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabelle Sutherland, Georgia Ball, Georgia Wareham.
test: To be nominated later
uk
ODI: Heather Knight (captain), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Busier, Alice Capsie, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Feiler, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Cyber-Brunt, Danny Wyatt-Hodge.
T20: Heather Knight (captain), Lauren Bell, Maia Busier, Alice Capsie, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Feiler, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Beth Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Lindsey Smith, Nat Cyber-Brunt, Danny Wyatt-Hodge.
test: Heather Knight (captain), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Busier, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Feiler, Beth Heath, Amy Jones, Ryanna McDonald-Gay, Nat Cyber- Brunt, Danny Wyatt-Hodge.
Date (AEDT time)
First ODI – January 12, 10.30am: North Sydney Oval, Sydney.
Second ODI – January 14, 10.05am: Junction Oval, Melbourne.
Third ODI – January 17, 10.05am: Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
1st T20I – January 20, 7.40pm: SCG, Sydney.
Second T20I – January 23, 7.40pm: Manuka Oval, Canberra.
Third T20I – January 25, 7.10pm: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.
Day Night Test – 30 January – 2 February 2.30pm MCG, Melbourne
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weather forecast
Obviously it’s difficult to accurately predict the weather for some of the later games, but for now it looks like there will be sunshine and a very low chance of showers for the first ODI in Sydney.
Meanwhile, rain is unlikely for the second ODI in Melbourne and cloudy weather is expected in Hobart.
How to watch
You can watch every ball of the 2025 Women’s Ashes Series live with no ad breaks while playing on Kayo. If you’re new to Kayo, you can watch for just $1 for your first month. Limited time offer.
format
Since 2013, the Women’s Ashes has been decided on a points system with a multi-format series comprising three T20s, three ODIs and one Test match.
Two points are awarded for white-ball competitions, while the winner of a Test match receives four points, with points split for draws, draws and abandoned games.
Latest Results
Despite losing four of six white-ball matches, Australia retained the 2023 Women’s Ashes after winning the lone Test at Trent Bridge by 89 runs, with the series tied 8-8.
2013: England 12-4 Australia – England win Ashes
2013-14: Australia 8-10 England – England win Ashes
2015: England 6-10 Australia – Australia wins Ashes
2017-18: Australia 8-8 England – Australia retain Ashes
2019: England 4-12 Australia – Australia win Ashes
2021-22: Australia 12-4 England – Australia win Ashes
2023: England 8-8 Australia – Australia retains Ashes
