1984–85
Women's Ashes⁠

How England performed

Five Tests in Australia in 1984–85 ended in a 1–2 series defeat for England, who had retained the Ashes in 1976.

The opening Test at the WACA Ground, Perth was drawn: England led on first innings, 290 to 251, declared their second on 242/9, and Australia finished on 209/8. At Adelaide England were dismissed for 91 in their first innings against Australia's 262, but recovered with 296 and bowled the hosts out for 120 to win by five runs. Brisbane was drawn, Australia declaring on 326/9 and England making 275 and 204/7.

Australia then turned the series around. At Gosford they declared twice, on 232/8 and 153/9, and bowled England out for 140 and 128 to win by 117 runs. In the final Test at Bendigo England were bowled out for 196 and 204, and Australia, who had declared on 285/8, reached 118/3 to win by seven wickets.

Captain

Jan Southgate

Record

P5 W1 D2 L2