The biggest rivalry in cricket returns this weekend down under, as England will look to regain the Women’s Ashes.
This is your one stop guide to everything, including the points system, fixtures and ones to watch.
The last time England won The Ashes was in 2014 and the last series in 2023 saw a dramatic 8-8 draw. What will happen this time round?
Schedule
Heather Knight’s side will face Australia in three one-day internationals, three T20 internationals and the a one-off day night Test Match in Melbourne at the world famous Melbourne Cricket Ground. All dates and times UK.
First ODI: 11.30pm, Saturday 11 January @ North Sydney Oval
Second ODI: 11.05pm, Monday 13 January @ Junction Oval, Melbourne
Third ODI: 11.05pm, Thursday 16 January @ Ninja Stadium, Hobart
First IT20: 8.40am, Monday 20 January @ Sydney Cricket Ground
Second IT20: 8.10am, Thursday 23 January @ Manuka Oval, Canberra
Third IT20: 8.10am, Saturday 25 July @ Adelaide Oval
Test: 3.30am, Thursday 30 Jan – Sunday 3 Feb @ MCG, Melbourne
What is the Points System?
Teams earn two points for victory in the white-ball matches or teams both get a point in a tie or washout.
Four points are up for grabs in the Test match, with both sides getting two points in a draw or tie.
Who’s playing for England?
Four Ashes debuts could occur during the battle down under for all-rounder Freya Kemp, left-arm spinner Linsey Smith, seam bowler Ryana MacDonald-Gay and wicketkeeper-batter Bess Heath.
England ODI squad
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
England IT20 squad
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
England Test squad
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
How Australia line up
Australia have suffered some injuries with all-rounder Sophie Molinuex missing out due to requiring knee surgery following the WBBL. Captain Alyssa Healy is also monitoring her own knee injury, meaning the compact schedule may impact the player selections.
Georgia Voll comes into the green and gold side after an impressive campaign against India in December.
Australia ODI & IT20 squad
Alyssa Healy (captain), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris (T20s only), Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
England fans will be hoping that 11 years of wait will be over by 3 February with Jon Lewis’ side travelling home with an extra suitcase containing The Ashes trophy.
How good was the 2023 Ashes at Edgbaston? Your next chance to see England at Edgbaston is against the Giants of Cricket, India on Saturday 12 July. Early Bird tickets are available from just £19, with U16s only £5.
Early Bird tickets for England Women v India
England Women return to Edgbaston for a third year in a row in 2025 for a heavyweight clash against India on Saturday 12 July (6.35pm start).
Two of the world’s best sides in Birmingham. Save from £5 per ticket with Early Bird tickets which are available now from only £19, with under 16s £5. Over 7,000 tickets have already been sold.
