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The Women’s Ashes 2023 is all set to commence on Thursday, June 22, with a traditional multi-format structure starting with the one-off Test followed by three T20Is and as many ODIs. The first edition of the historic series began in 2013 wherein the English side emerged victorious. However, since then, the Aussies have stamped their authority on each occasion from 2015-2022. 

Notably, following the conclusion of the solitary Test, the two sides will cross swords in three T20I matches scheduled to begin on July 1 and conclude with the final game on July 8. The first ODI will be played on July 12 at the County Ground in Bristol whereas the final 50-over clash to be played on July 18 at County Ground in Taunton.

The Aussies contested in a warm-up match against England A at Grace Road in Leicester, which ended on level terms on June 17. Considering that the Aussies have been dominant in the previous editions, retaining the Ashes from 2015-2022, the English team will be raring to put an end to it in the forthcoming season. 

For the unversed, Australia’s Meg Lanning has been ruled out of the series owing to medical reasons. Furthermore, Aussie skipper Alyssa Healy dropped down to the No. 5 spot after she expressed that she did not want to handle the burden of both wicketkeeping and opening. On that note, the Aussies are likely to see a minor restructuring in their batting order in the forthcoming Test.

England Squad: Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt (vc), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Alice Davidson-Richards, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Amy Jones, Emma Lamb, Issy Wong, Danielle Wyatt

Australia Squad: Alyssa Healy (c), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham