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AUSW vs ENGW Match Prediction & Analysis

The Women's Ashes are back! The rivalry between Australia and England resumes on January 12th with the first of three ODIs. The teams will then go head-to-head in three T20 matches before concluding the series with a day-night Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Ashes trophy has been held by Australia since 2015, and they will be the favorites for the ODI portion of the series given their current form.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Australia Preview

Australia Women,  the reigning ODI world champions, are set to continue their dominance in the format as they take on England in the Women’s Ashes. Led by Alyssa Healy, the team boasts a mix of experience and in-form players. Ellyse Perry remains their standout all-rounder, with an impressive batting average of 45 against England, backed by nine fifties, along with 40 wickets at 27.67.

Annabel Sutherland has been in excellent form recently, scoring 346 runs in her last 10 matches at an impressive average of 57.67. Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, and Ashleigh Gardner bring depth and experience to a batting lineup that looks formidable.

The bowling attack is equally potent, featuring Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, and Alana King. Perry, Gardner, and Sutherland add versatility to the attack, with Sutherland taking nine wickets in her last five outings. This depth gives Australia a strong edge over England.

Australia Predicted Playing XI:

Alyssa Healy (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown/ Georgia Voll

Australia Actual Playing XI:

Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt

England Preview

England Women face a tough challenge as they prepare to take on the reigning world champions on their home turf. Their recent performances, however, should inspire confidence. The team comes off a successful tour of South Africa, where they won the T20I, ODI, and Test formats. Moreover, they have won two of their past three ODIs against Australia, and have won nine of their past 11 ODIs.

Heather Knight’s leadership will be key, but Tammy Beaumont’s form with the bat could make the biggest impact. Beaumont was England’s top scorer in the ODIs against South Africa, amassing 110 runs in three innings at an average of 55. Amy Jones also contributed consistently, finishing as the second-highest run-getter in that series.

Maia Bouchier adds depth to the batting lineup with her impressive 257 runs across six recent games, averaging 51.4. 

In the bowling department, Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone will spearhead the attack, having picked up 12 wickets between them in just three ODIs against South Africa. Additional support could come from Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, and Lauren Filer, who bring versatility to the squad.

England Predicted Playing XI:

Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight (c), Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Kate Cross

England Actual Playing XI:

Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Danielle Wyatt, Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver, Amy Jones, Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

North Sydney Oval typically offers a good batting surface, favoring early scoring. Expect true bounce, allowing batters to play through the line. Spinners, however, might find some assistance later in the day as the pitch wears, particularly with any footmarks developing. The outfield is usually quick, rewarding well-timed shots. Overhead conditions could also influence swing for the faster bowlers, particularly early in the innings.

The forecast for the opening match of the series in Sydney on Sunday calls for warm weather, with a high of 29 degrees Celsius. There is a slight risk of some rain, with projected totals between 0 and 2mm.

AUSW vs ENGW Pitch Report

The average score batting first at North Sydney Oval in women’s ODIs is 193. The highest total posted at the venue is Australia Women’s 289-6 while chasing versus New Zealand Women back in 2012. The team batting first in this game will be eyeing a score of around 240-250 runs.

Toss: To Bowl

10 of the 17 women’s ODIs played at North Sydney Oval have been won by the chasing side. This record will tempt both captains to field first in this game.