Australia Women will look to extend their dominance over England Women in the Women’s Ashes when the two sides face off in a one-off Test match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from January 30 to February 2.
Having already secured six consecutive white-ball wins, Australia lead 12-0 and are aiming for a 16-0 sweep with a victory in the Test. The winners of the Test will be awarded four points, while a draw or tie will see both sides earning two points each. This much-anticipated Test begins on January 30 at 9:00 AM IST at the MCG.

Squads:
Australia
Alyssa Healy (C), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney (WK), Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
England
Heather Knight (C), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Bess Heath, Amy Jones (WK), Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Players to watch out:
Ellyse Perry
The 34-year-old Australian all-rounder is a proven legend in Test cricket. From 13 matches, she has scored 928 runs at an impressive average of 61.86, with her career-best of 213* coming against England at the North Sydney Oval. Perry also has 39 wickets to her name, with her best bowling figures of 6/32 also achieved against England.
Annabel Sutherland
The 22-year-old has already made a mark in Tests, scoring 423 runs from just 8 innings at a stellar average of 70.50. Her highest score of 210 came against South Africa, marking the second-fastest double century in history. With the ball, Sutherland has taken 13 wickets, with best figures of 3/19.
Heather Knight
England’s skipper has a solid Test record, accumulating 913 runs from 23 innings at an average of 43.47. She has scored five fifties and two centuries, including a high score of 168*. Knight also has 7 wickets to her name in Tests.
Nat Sciver-Brunt
The 32-year-old all-rounder has been a consistent performer in Tests, amassing 814 runs from 18 innings at an average of 47.88, with four fifties and two hundreds. Sciver-Brunt also has 12 wickets, with her best figures being 3/41.
Pitch:
The MCG offers a balanced surface with good pace and bounce, favoring fast bowlers, especially under lights in pink-ball games. Spinners usually play a minimal role here. Batters find the conditions favorable, particularly in the second innings. Out of 117 matches, 57 have been won batting first, 43 batting second, and 17 ended in draws. Teams may prefer chasing for a slight advantage.
Weather:
The weather is expected to be mostly cloudy, with temperatures around 20°C. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with 62% humidity and moderate wind. No significant interruptions are anticipated.
Fantasy playing XI:
Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tammy Beaumont, Kim Garth, Sophie Ecclestone
Match details:
Date: January 30, 2025, to February 2, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
Live Streaming: Available on Hotstar for Indian viewers.

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