Women’s Ashes 2025: Cricket Australia has announced its squad for the historic day-night Test against England.

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Cricket Australia has announced its squad for the much-awaited day-night Test match against England. Women’s Ashes 2025. The historic match is scheduled to be played from January 30 to February 2 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This will be the first day-night Test in the women’s Ashes history, adding an exciting dimension to the intense rivalry between the two teams.

Historical significance of the day-night test

The day-night Test is a momentous occasion for women’s cricket, reflecting the growing recognition and support for female athletes in the sport. The match format aims to attract large audiences and provide a spectacular spectacle under lights, similar to that seen in men’s cricket. The Ashes series itself has a lot of history with Australia currently holding the trophy after their recent success in the ODI and T20I formats.

Australian test team for the day-night test

Alyssa Healy (captain), Tahlia McGrath (vice-captain), Darcy Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney (wicketkeeper), Elise Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabelle Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

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Key highlights

  • Alyssa HealyShe will return to the side that missed the T20I series due to injury, bringing her extensive experience as an opening batsman.
  • Tahlia McGrath She was named vice-captain, showing her leadership qualities and recent performances.
  • The team consists of star players Elise Perry And Ashleigh GardnerWhose contribution will be crucial in both the bat and the ball at the same time in the Test.
  • As promising young talents Phoebe Litchfield And Georgia full The team has also been named for the longest format, showing its commitment to nurturing the next generation of cricketers.
  • Megan Schutt And Darcy Brown As versatile players, they lead the pace attack in support. Annabelle Sutherland And Kim Garth.

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This article was originally published by WomenCricket.comThe Cricket Times Company.