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Dani Wyatt-Hodge warned England about the Australian batting order ahead of the Women’s Ashes. With the 2025 Women’s Ashes just around the corner, the experienced England batsman is not taking Australia lightly. Wyatt-Hodge, who will appear in his eighth Ashes series, praised the Australians for their batting depth and resilience. He dismissed any rumors that Australia are in decline following their shock semi-final defeat, and stressed that they remain a formidable opponent.
Australia’s batting depth remains intact
Since failing to reach the T20 World Cup final for the first time since 2009, Australia have been on a winning streak. Australia have been in top form in ODIs, recording five consecutive wins during their home summer. They swept India 3-0 and followed it up with a 2-0 series win against New Zealand, showing why they remain a powerhouse in women’s cricket.
One of the key players in their recent success has been 21-year-old Georgia Voll. With an impressive ODI average of 86.50 and a strike rate of 108.80, Voll quickly secured his place in Australia’s white-ball team.
“Not at all, they are a quality team,” Wyatt-Hodge said when asked if Australia had weakened. “Anyone on his team who comes in performs. Look at Georgia Voll, she has had a great start to her ODI career. “Anyone in your lineup is capable of putting together winning performances.”
England draws confidence from the ashes of the past
In the 2023 Ashes, England showed they could challenge Australia by winning both white-ball matches at home. Although Australia retained the trophy after a drawn series, England’s performance injected confidence.
“We’re going to take confidence from what happened,” Wyatt-Hodge said. “But we are starting a new Ashes, obviously on their conditions. “We all know how good the Australians are, they are a truly quality team, full of world-class players.”
The upcoming Women’s Ashes in Australia will bring unique challenges for visitors. Danni Wyatt-Hodge admitted that playing against the Australians on their own turf is no easy task.
“They bat so deep, don’t they, the Aussies?” he added. “Anyone who comes in is capable of getting valuable runs for their team. “They are so ruthless that they fight until the end.”
England form on the rise
England have also shown improvement since their group stage exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup. They finished the year with a triumphant tour of South Africa, winning the Test match, sweeping the T20Is 3-0 and losing just one ODI. . Wyatt’s performances stood out as she topped the T20I run charts and finished second overall in England batting.
However, the England camp is worried about the tight Ashes schedule. England manager Jon Lewis criticized the busy schedule, which includes seven games in just 22 days.
“We can’t complain about it, we just have to accept it and prioritize rest,” he said. “Once we’re in it, we’ll be in it. There is a lot of buzz around Ashes and the first game. There will be some nerves, but it all depends on who stays calmer.”
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