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Australia Women Edge England in Ashes ODI

England Women faced a challenging defeat against Australia Women in the second ODI of the Women’s Ashes 2025, held at the Junction Oval in Melbourne on January 14, 2025. The match concluded with Australia securing a 21-run victory, setting a target that England could not surpass. Ellyse Perry emerged as the top scorer for Australia, contributing significantly to the team's total, although specific figures of her score were not disclosed.

In another notable match, the Indian Physical Disability cricket team triumphed over England PD by 29 runs during the PD Champions Trophy 2025. This encounter took place on January 13, 2025, at the FTZ Cricket Grounds in Katunayake, Sri Lanka. India set a formidable target of 191 runs in their 20 overs, highlighted by Rajesh Kannur's historic century, marking the first-ever by a PD cricketer in a multi-nation tournament. He was well-supported by Ravindra Sante, who scored 45 runs off 24 balls.

Defending their target, India’s bowlers effectively restricted England to 162 runs. Radhika and Jithendra played crucial roles in taking early wickets during the powerplay, while Ravindra Sante showcased impressive bowling figures of 2 for 24 in his four overs. Despite a valiant effort from Will Flynn, who scored 87 runs off 41 balls, England fell short of the target by 29 runs.

Looking ahead, England has announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with Jos Buttler appointed as captain. Notably, Joe Root makes his return to ODI cricket after a year-long absence. The squad also features players such as Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith, Mark Wood, and Jofra Archer, among others. However, there is no return for Ben Stokes, who has been managing injuries and had previously retired from ODI cricket.

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