The England Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled its squad for the much-anticipated Women’s Ashes 2025 series in Australia. The multi-format series, which begins in January, will feature top players from England, including Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, Maia Bouchier, and Lauren Bell.
Headlining the Test squad is Ryana MacDonald-Gay, who earned her spot following an impressive debut against South Africa earlier this month. England Women’s head coach Jon Lewis praised her composure and resilience, stating, “Ryana’s got real steel in her character. She seems really unflappable and logical in how she approaches a cricket match. She can see a task and execute it.”
Other notable selections include all-rounder Freya Kemp and left-arm spinner Linsey Smith, both receiving their maiden call-ups for the T20I squad. Wicketkeeper-batter Bess Heath, who has recovered from a thumb injury, has been included in both the Test and T20I squads. Maia Bouchier, fresh off a century on her Test debut against South Africa, has been named across all three formats.
The Women’s Ashes 2025 will kick off with a three-match ODI series:
- January 11: First ODI at North Sydney Oval, Sydney
- January 13: Second ODI at Junction Oval, Melbourne
- January 16: Final ODI at Bellerive Oval, Hobart
The ODI series will be followed by a three-match T20I series:
- January 20: First T20I at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
- January 23: Second T20I at Manuka Oval, Canberra
- January 25: Final T20I at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
The series will culminate with a one-off Test match between England and Australia, scheduled for February 2 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
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ODI Squad: Heather Knight (C), 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.
T20I Squad: Heather Knight (C), 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.
Test Squad: Heather Knight (C), 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.