πππππ : Australia Women vs England Women
ππππ : January 30, Thursdayββ
ππππ :β 09:00 AM ISTβββββββ
πππππ : Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond, Australia
ππππππππππ : Test 2025
Following four straight Test draws, Australia Women have found their groove with wins in two of their last three games. Their last Test outing was a dominant display at the WACA, demolishing South Africa by an innings and 284 runs, thanks to Annabel Sutherlandβs double hundred and Darcie Brownβs first five-wicket haul.
- Australia lead the multi-format series 12-0 and a win in this Test will help them make it 16-0 sweep.
- Ellyse Perry has a stellar record against England in Tests, both with the bat and with the ball, and she will be the one to keep an eye on in this contest.
- Natalie Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knightβs form with the bat will be crucial for Englandβs chances in this Test.
Australia Women vs England Women
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
AUSW vs ENGW Match Prediction & Analysis
Australia Women are chasing an unprecedented Ashes clean sweep across all formats as they gear up for the one-off Test against England, beginning this Thursday. The hosts retained the Ashes after their opening T20I win at the SCG and clinched the series outright with another victory at Manuka Oval.Β With a 3-0 sweep in both the ODI and T20I series, Australia have momentum firmly on their side and looks well-positioned to maintain their dominance in the upcoming day-night Test.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Australia Preview
Australia Women head into the pink-ball Ashes Test at the MCG riding high after a commanding 3-0 sweep of England in both ODIs and T20Is. Their squad is a balanced mix of experienced stars and in-form players. Alyssa Healy has been included in the 13-player lineup as a specialist batter, provided she recovers in time. If not, Tahlia McGrath is expected to continue leading the side.
England Preview
Englandβs tour of Australia has been challenging, with losses in both the ODI and T20I series leaving their confidence shaken. The upcoming Test will demand a monumental effort from the struggling visitors to stay competitive.Β
Heather Knightβs leadership and batting will play a pivotal role. Knight has looked solid, scoring two composed 40s in the last two T20Is against Australia, and her impressive Test average of 51.30 against them makes her a key player.
Weather Conditions
The MCG pitch looks firm with an even grass covering, though slightly drier than usual for a pink-ball Test. The surface should offer good carry early on, with the new ball expected to swing under lights. Spinners might come into play on days 3 and 4 as some wear develops. The drop-in pitch traditionally favors batters in the first two days, but evening sessions could test techniques against the seaming ball.
The weather in Melbourne looks perfect for cricket on Thursdayβs opening day, with 22Β°C forecast. Itβll warm up gradually β 25Β°C on Friday, climbing to 29Β°C on Saturday, before hitting a hot 34Β°C for Sundayβs final day.
AUSW vs ENGW Pitch Report
The MCG hasnβt hosted womenβs Test cricket since 1949, so recent history wonβt help much.Β Still, the pitch looks good for a solid game, with 350 looking like a decent first-innings total. Batting might get tricky in the latter stages of the match.
Toss: To Bat
With the weather expected to be bright and sunny, expect the team winning the toss to bat first in the hope of putting up a huge score in good batting conditions on the first two days.