Women’s Ashes series to start a Week Earlier
The Women’s Ashes series would originally start a week earlier, with England and Australia beginning with the first T20I on January 20 at the Adelaide Oval.
Test matches remain in place – to be played from January 27 to January 30 at Manuka Oval in Canberra. This will be followed by ODIs on February 3, 6, and 8.
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The change in schedule was made to accommodate enough time for teams to complete their inevitable quarantine period ahead of the 50-over World Cup in New Zealand, starting March 3.
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said: “We are looking forward to an excellent series between the two best teams in the world, with each side being the T20 and ODI world champions respectively.”
Cricket Australia has also had to take ‘logistic considerations’ into consideration while making the schedule. Which was resulting in the T20I being moving out of Sydney.
All three T20 Internationals are scheduling in Adelaide before the teams travel to Canberra for the Test and the first ODI before traveling to Melbourne to conclude the series.
“Sadly, logistical considerations meant we had to move two T20 games away from the North Sydney Oval, which has long been the home of the women’s game in Sydney. And also hopeless that the annual Governor-General. The XI match schedule to be playing at Drummoyne Oval. This season is unable to proceed.
The Full Women’s Ashes Fixtures :-
Date Setting:-
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| January 20 | 1st T20I | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| January 22 | 2nd T20I | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| January 23 | 3rd T20I | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| January 27-30 | Test Match | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| February 3 | 1st ODI | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| February 6 | 2nd ODI | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| February 8 | 3rd ODI | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
Cricket Australia has also backed fixtures for the ‘A Series’ to run concurrently. With the Ashes in Adelaide and Canberra.
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The Australia A vs England A fixtures :-
Date Setting:-
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| January 20 | 1st T20 | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
| January 21 | 2nd T20 | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
| January 23 | 3rd T20 | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
| January 28 | 1st 50-over match | Phillip Oval, Canberra |
| January 30 | 2nd 50-over match | Phillip Oval, Canberra |
| February 2 | 3rd 50-over match | Phillip Oval, Canberra |
We thank Abhinandan of Cricket in Sydney for their understanding and there is no doubt that three T20Is at the Adelaide Oval will set the tone for a great series.