Alyssa Healy will tell Australia to ensure they throw the first punch in the Ashes, knowing an early blow could prove hard to overcome in a congested series.

England and Australia will today begin the 2025 Women’s Ashes. The multi-format cricket series begins with an ODI at the North Sydney Oval as the hosts look to defend their crown. The teams will earn two points for a victory in the white-ball games,

Australia will bowl first in the opening ODI of the Women's Ashes series at North Sydney Oval, meaning Alyssa Healy will captain from behind the stumps again. Follow all the action from North Sydney Oval here.