Women's Ashes (Australia) 2024/25

The Women's Ashes is the premier bilateral cricket contest between Australia Women and England Women. It began in 1934 under the guidance of the Australian Women's Cricket Council (AWCC), with the inaugural series comprising three Test matches won by England. While the term "Ashes" and the associated trophy were not introduced until 1998, when ashes of a cricket bail were sealed in a wooden ball, the rivalry itself is much older. The original wooden ball was later replaced in 2013 by a trophy featuring nine golden stumps surrounding the historic item. The series is held biennially and features a comprehensive format that balances traditional and modern cricket. A single Test match is followed by three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). A unique points system determines the outcome: a Test win awards four points, while a draw yields two. An ODI victory is worth two points, and a T20I win adds one point. This structure ensures white-ball performance directly impacts the trophy, unlike the Men's version where the Test match is paramount. If points are level, the current holder retains the Ashes. Australia remains the most successful team in the history of the series, having secured eleven series victories compared to England's six, with nine drawn contests. The team holds the trophy following successes in the 2021–22, 2023, and 2024–25 campaigns. The competition stands as a distinct entity within international cricket, offering a multi-format challenge that tests both sides across different disciplines of the game. It continues to be the highest level of women's cricket played between the two nations, drawing significant attention from fans and media alike due to its intense rivalry and evolving format.