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Australia has already won the Women's Ashes series, but there is still excitement around the upcoming standalone Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This historic match, which is the first-ever pink-ball Test at the MCG, will be an important event for women's cricket.
Match Time and Details
The Women’s Ashes Test will start at 2:30 pm AEDT on day one. Since it is a day-night match, fans can enjoy the action in the afternoon and evening. The starting times are different depending on where you are in Australia:
- 2:30 pm AEDT: NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT
- 1:30 pm AEST: Queensland
- 2:00 pm ACDT: South Australia
- 1:00 pm ACST: Northern Territory
- 11:30 am AWST: Western Australia
How to Watch the Test Live
If you can’t make it to the MCG, you can still follow the game. ABC Sport will have live updates on their website at abc.net.au/sport. You can also listen to live commentary on digital radio or the ABC Listen app.
For TV coverage, Channel 7 will show the match on their main channel and 7plus app. You can also watch on Foxtel and Kayo.
Teams for Australia and England
Alyssa Healy will captain Australia, but due to injury, she may only bat and let Beth Mooney keep wicket. Other top players include Ellyse Perry and Tahlia McGrath.
England's squad for the Test includes Heather Knight as captain, with Kate Cross, Tammy Beaumont, and Ryana MacDonald-Gay joining the team for this match.
Historic Significance of the MCG Test
This Test at the MCG is a big moment in women’s cricket. It marks 90 years since the first women’s Test and is the first one at the MCG since 1949. It’s also the first-ever pink-ball Test played at this famous ground.
The last pink-ball Test between Australia and England took place in 2017 at North Sydney Oval, and it ended in a draw with Ellyse Perry scoring a famous double century.
Conclusion
The Women’s Ashes Test at the MCG is a huge moment in cricket. With both teams eager to win, it will be an exciting match full of history. Don’t miss it, whether you’re there in person or watching on TV!
