In a historic step, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will host day-night test match between Australian And English women’s cricket teams, This will be the first time that a pink ball test Played at a prestigious venue. four day match is determined by 30 January to 2 February 2025,
Celebrating the achievements of women’s cricket
This test match holds special significance as it will mark the 90th anniversary of first time women testPlayed in December 1934. Additionally, it will first time Australian women’s team Plays one Test at MCG since 1949,
Multi-Format Women’s Ashes Series
What is day-night test a part of? Multi-format Ashes series Between Australia and England. first time, women’s ashes Will be played in a separate season from the men’s competition since the beginning of point based system,
The series will start three ODIs Start 12 januaryafter that a t20i series beginning 20 January, test match Will start Ten days After the T20I series ends.
The much awaited summer of cricket
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley expressed excitement for the upcoming summer, saying, “This is one of the most anticipated summers of cricket in memory, with the eyes of the cricket world focused on the extended Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and the multi-format. ” “Ashes of women.”
historical context
In 1949, MCG hosted a test match between England and Australia as part of three match tour, Although the match ended in a draw, Australia won the overall series 1–0. won by 186 runs In the first test in Sydney.
