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After a scintillating encounter between Australia and England in the ODI and T20I format for the Women’s Ashes 2025, the red-ball action between the two nations has emerged on the scene at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Australia have already won the Ashes with their brilliant performance in white-ball cricket as they dominated England in all the ODI and T20I matches to white-wash the two series. The home side will now aim to win the Test match and finish their Ashes campaign with a perfect score against England.
On the other hand, it has been a disappointing tour to Australia for England. The visitors have failed to leave a mark in limited overs format and will now try to have some sort of redemption against the dominant Australians.
Match details: Women’s Ashes 2025, One-off Test
- Date and Time: January 30 – 09:00 am IST/02:30 pm local/03:30 am GMT
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The pitch at the MCG is expected to provide a well-balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers, particularly those with the new ball, are likely to find early assistance, but as the match progresses, the surface should increasingly favour the batters. With its consistent bounce and pace, the pitch will encourage aggressive stroke play, allowing batters to score freely. However, the large boundaries at the venue may slow the scoring rate, requiring players to blend precision with power to keep the runs flowing. This mix of challenges sets the stage for a captivating contest, where both teams must strike the right balance between attack and defense. The conditions promise an exciting and dynamic match, as both bowlers and batters adjust to the shifting demands of the game.
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Beth Mooney, Amy Jones
- Batters: Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Phoebe Litchfield
- All-rounders: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Megan Schutt, Alana King
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Beth Mooney (c) Sophie Ecclestone (vc)
- Choice 2: Ellyse Perry (c) Nat Sciver-Brunt (vc)
Also Read: Women’s Ashes 2025: Top 5 key battles to watch out for in the Pink Ball Test
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Voll, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 30 – 03:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Australia: Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Alyssa Healy (c), Beth Mooney, Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Alana King, and Megan Schutt.
England: Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Heather Knight (c), Sophia Dunkley, Ryana Macdonald Gay, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tammy Beaumont, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Lauren Bell, Kate Cross, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Filer
