Australia will aim to secure a complete Ashes whitewash when they host England in a one-off day-night Test match in Melbourne this Thursday.
The hosts blew away the English team with their stunning all-round performances in both the ODI and T20I legs of the series.
England, on the other hand, has consistently struggled on this Ashes tour. Moreover, the Heather Knight-led side is gunning to clinch their first Women’s Ashes since 2014.
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Unlike the men’s Ashes Tests, the women compete in multi-format Ashes series. While an ODI or T20I win is worth two points, four points are on offer for a victory in the Test match. Hosts Australia already have an unassailable 12-0 lead, but they are hungry to make it a 16-0 sweep.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Australia vs. England Test live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Test match in Australia:
- TV Channel: Fox Cricket, Channel 7
- Live stream: Kayo, 7Plus
This game is available for the live TV broadcast on Foxtel’s dedicated cricket channel – Fox Cricket –and Channel 7 in Australia. You can also live stream this game on Kayo.
New users to Kayo can currently sign up to a FREE trial.
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What time does Australia vs. England Test kick off?
This Test match takes place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia and kicks off on Thursday, January 30 at 2:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Thu, Jan. 30 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Thu, Jan. 30 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thu, Jan. 30 | 11:30 a.m. |
Australia vs. England Test team news
Skipper Alyssa Healy, who missed the T20Is due to a foot injury, may return for the pink-ball Test match. However, she is likely to play this match as a specialist batter.
Ashleigh Gardner was also ruled out from the T20I series due to her calf injury but is likely to recover in time for this clash.
With the Australian bowlers delivering match-winning performances in both ODI and T20I, the hosts are likely to keep their bowling lineup unchanged for this match.
Australia women predicted XI: Healy (c), Litchfield, Perry, Mooney (wk), Gardner, Sutherland, McGrath, King, Garth, Schutt, Brown.
With batting woes plaguing the team, England is yet to win a single match on this tour. Heather Knight‘s side will be hoping to bounce back in the MCG Test match and earn their first points of the series.
Tammy Beaumont and Ryana MacDonald-Gay have been included in England’s Test squad for the match. Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean are likely to retain their places in the starting XI for this match after their decent outings in the T20I series.
Lauren Bell is likely to lead the bowling attack for the English team along with Lauren Filer.
England women predicted XI: Bouchier, Beaumont, Sciver-Brunt, Knight (c), Wyatt, MacDonald-Gay, Jones (wk), Dean, Ecclestone, Filer, Bell.
Commbank Women’s Ashes 2025 Schedule
All times AEDT
ODI Matches
- First ODI: January 12, Australia won by four wickets
- Second ODI: January 14, Australia won by 21 runs
- Third ODI: January 17, Australia won by 86 runs
T20I Matches
- First T20I: January 20, Australia won by 57 runs
- Second T20I: January 23, Australia won by 6 runs (DLS)
- Third T20I: January 25, Australia won by 72 runs
Day-night Test
- One-off Test: January 30 – February 2, MCG, Melbourne, 2.30 p.m.