The Women’s Ashes

The Women’s Ashes has been one of cricket’s most historic bilateral contests, dating back to the first women’s Test series between England and Australia in 1934 to 1935. Over the decades, the rivalry has evolved from a purely Test-based contest into a modern multi-format points system introduced in 2013, blending Tests, ODIs and T20Is into a single trophy race. Australia have been the dominant force across eras, especially in the 2010s and 2020s, while England’s strongest spells came during the Charlotte Edwards era. The series has produced landmark moments, iconic players and a long statistical trail that continues to shape betting interest and match-odds discussions today.

Past The Women's Ashes Editions

• The Women’s Ashes 2024-2025

  The 2024-2025 Women’s Ashes was held in Australia from 12 January to 2 February 2025, featuring one Test, three ODIs and three T20Is. Australia entered as holders and delivered a historic clean sweep, winning every match across formats to secure a 16 to 0 points victory. The series included a landmark day-night Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the first women’s Test at the venue since 1949 and staged to mark the 90th anniversary of the first women’s Test series. Australia’s dominance was visible throughout, with Alana King named Player of the Series for her all-format impact. The tour formed part of Australia’s 2024-2025 home season and reinforced their long-running supremacy in the multi-format era.

  Australia’s sweep also carried cultural significance, with the MCG Test drawing global attention due to its historical context and prime-time scheduling. The series structure followed the established 24-point format, and Australia retained the urn after securing an early unassailable lead. The 2024-2025 edition is widely regarded as one of the most one-sided Women’s Ashes campaigns, strengthening Australia’s grip on the trophy and influencing long-term prediction angles for future Ashes cycles.

• The Women’s Ashes 2023

  The 2023 Women’s Ashes took place in England from 22 June to 18 July 2023, featuring one Test, three ODIs and three T20Is. Australia won the five‑day Test at Trent Bridge by 89 runs, the first women’s Test in England scheduled for five days, giving them an early advantage in the multi‑format points race. England responded strongly in the white‑ball legs, winning both the T20I and ODI series 2-1, Australia retained the Ashes after securing enough points through the Test and the second ODI. The final tally ended 8-8, marking one of the closest Women’s Ashes contests in the multi‑format era.

  The 2023 edition carried cultural weight due to packed venues, prime‑time scheduling and the historic nature of the Trent Bridge Test. England’s dual white‑ball series wins were significant, breaking Australia’s long unbeaten ODI run dating back to 2013 and handing them their first T20I series defeat since 2017-2018. The competitive balance across formats made the series a major talking point for match‑odds trends and long‑term prediction angles, with both sides showcasing depth and adaptability under pressure.

• The Women’s Ashes 2021-2022

  The 2021-2022 Women’s Ashes was held in Australia from 20 January to 8 February 2022, using the multi‑format structure of one Test, three ODIs and three T20Is. Australia dominated the series, finishing 12-4 on points and remaining unbeaten across all formats. The Test in Canberra ended in a dramatic draw, with England falling just 12 runs short of a challenging fourth‑innings chase. Weather disruptions affected the T20Is, but Australia still claimed the leg 1-0, and they completed a 3-0 sweep in the ODIs to retain the Ashes comfortably.

  This edition was shaped by logistical challenges, including schedule adjustments due to quarantine requirements for the upcoming Women’s World Cup. England showed resilience, especially in the Test, but struggled to convert competitive moments into wins. The 2021-2022 series reinforced Australia’s dominance in the multi‑format era and influenced long‑term betting patterns, with their ability to control matches even in shifting conditions becoming a defining narrative.

• Earlier Seasons

  Across earlier decades, the Women’s Ashes moved through several distinct phases. The pre-2013 era was defined almost entirely by Test cricket, with series ranging from one to five Tests and played biennially from 2001 onward. England enjoyed notable successes in 2007 and 2009, including a six-wicket win in Bowral and a drawn Test at Worcester that allowed them to retain the trophy. Australia responded strongly in 2011 with a one-off Test win in Sydney, setting the stage for the modern era.

  The introduction of the multi-format points system in 2013 transformed the competition. England won the inaugural multi-format series in 2013 and defended it in Australia in 2013 to 2014, marking their last Ashes triumph to date. Australia regained the urn in 2015 and have held it continuously since then, producing a dominant run that includes victories in 2017 to 2018, 2019.

Milestones across the rivalry include the first women’s Test series in 1934-1935, the creation of the Women’s Ashes trophy in 1998, the shift to multi-format competition in 2013 and the historic 16-0 whitewash in 2024-2025. Australia remains the most successful team overall, holding the urn for extended stretches and consistently shaping the competitive balance of the series. These earlier editions provide a rich backdrop for match-odds trends, long-term prediction angles and the evolving tactical identity of women’s Ashes cricket.