betvisa cricketWATCH: Debutant Georgia Voll takes a blinder to dismiss Lauren Filler on Day 1 of the Pink-Ball Test | Women’s Ashes 2025

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Georgia Voll’s spectacular catch of Lauren Filler
- Here is the video
Darcie Brown’s impact with the ball

The one-off Test of the Women’s Ashes 2025 between Australia and England kicked off at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, with cricket fans treated to an action-packed opening day. The match saw a brilliant performance from Australia’s debutant , who grabbed the spotlight with a spectacular catch to dismiss England’s Lauren Filer.

Georgia Voll’s spectacular catch of Lauren Filler

In a moment of sheer brilliance, Voll pulled off a stunning catch in the 64th over of England’s first innings. Darcie Brown delivered a fuller-length ball angling in on middle and off, and Filer, looking to play an aggressiv🎃e shot, got a thick edge. Voll, stationed at second slip, reacted swiftly, sprinting forward and diving to c🐻omplete an incredible low catch. The debutant’s sharp reflexes and composure under pressure made the difficult grab look effortless. The dismissal saw Filer depart for 8 runs off 12 balls, including two boundaries.

Here is the video:

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Darcie Brown’s impact with the ball

Brown, who played a crucial role with the ball, claimed her second wicket with Filer’s dismissal. Earlier in the innings, she had already sent England’s opener Tammy Beaumont back to the pavilion in the eighth over. Beaumont was trapped leg-before-wicket by a full, nipping delivery that struck her in front of the middle and leg stump. After a brief consultation with captain Heather Knight, Beaumont opted not to review the decision and walked off after scoring 8 runs off 15 ba🌳lls.

Darcie Brown joins the party!
Tammy Beaumont is trappꦺed in front and bot♕h England openers are back in the shed
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Australia in control at stumps

England struggled to put up a formidable first-innings total, getting bowled out for just 170. The standout performer for Australia was leg-spinner Alana King, who ripped through the English batting lineup, finishing as the top wicket-taker with four scalps. In response, Australia ended Day 1 on a solid note, scoring . Despite the early dismissal of one opener, the hosts remained steady, trailing England by 114 runs heading into the second day. With a strong batting lineup still to come, Australia will be looking to take control of the match as the Women’s Ashes Test progresses.