Australia Women vs Pakistan Women, AUSW vs PAKW, Today Match Prediction 16 January 2023

ausw vs pakw Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Australia will be looking to start their home season on winning note when they take on Pakistan in the opening game of the one-day series at Allan Border Field in Brisbane

World Champions Australia will be keen to deliver a clinical performance in this opening game of the one-day series.

On the other hand, Captain Bismah Maroof will be hoping that the side can deliver a decent show with bat and ball. The visitors will need to adjust to the conditions in Australia.

The three-match ODI series is a part of 2022-2025 ICC Women’s Championship. Australia have yet to play a match, whereas Pakistan are placed at second position with five victories to their name.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Australia Women Preview

The team management will be looking to field their strongest XI for this opening encounter.

In the batting department, the side will be relying heavily on the likes of captain Meg Lanning, opener Beth Mooney, all-rounder trio of Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner to deliver runs with the bat in this game.

Since January 2021, Beth Mooney has topped the batting charts for Australia women in the 50 over-format. In 16 matches, Mooney has scored 646 runs at an average of 80.75 with one century and four half-centuries to his name. The team management will be hoping that Mooney can continue her excellent form with the bat for Australia.

In the bowling department, left-arm orthodox Jess Jonassen has been a consistent performer for Australia women in limited-overs cricket. Since January 2021, Jonassen has taken 22 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 18.04

Australia Women Predicted Playing XI:

Meg Lanning (captain), Beth Mooney, Kim Garth, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Megan Schutt, Alana King, Jess Jonassen, Ashleigh Gardner, Nicola Carey, Annabel Sutherland

Australia Women Actual Playing XI:

Meg Lanning, Beth Mooney, Megan Schutt, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Jess Jonassen, Darcie Brown, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland

Pakistan Women Preview

The visitors have named their 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia. Sadaf Shamas, Ayesha Naseem, Kainat Imtiaz and Omaima Sohail have retained their place in the limited-overs squad.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Bismah Maroof, opener Sidra Ameen, Muneeba Ali, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Naseem and veteran all-rounder Nida Dar to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since Jan 2021, opener Sidra Ameen has topped the batting charts for Pakistan women in the limited-overs format. In 17 matches played, Ameen has accumulated 764 runs at an average of 50.93 with three centuries and four half-centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Diana Baig, Ghulam Fatima, Nashra Sandhu and Fatima Sana to deliver crucial breakthroughs

Pakistan Women Predicted Playing XI:

Bismah Maroof (captain), Muneeba Ali(wk), Sidra Ameen, Omaima Sohail. Aliya Riaz, Nida Dar, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Ghulam Fatima, Nashra Sandhu and Fatima Sana

Pakistan Women Actual Playing XI:

Diana Baig, Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Muneeba Ali, Sadia Iqbal, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Fatima Sana, Kainat Imtiaz, Sidra Nawaz, Sidra Ameen

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the opening game at Allan Border Field will provide an interesting contest between bat and ball. The quick bowlers will get some lateral movement off the pitch with the new-ball. The weather forecast for the game on Monday is going to be overcast with gentle breeze.

Venue Details

Allan Border Field in Brisbane is going to host the opening game between Australia women and Pakistan women. Australia will take heart from the fact that they have won all fifteen one-day matches played at Allan Border Field.

Toss: To Bowl

The side that wins the toss will be looking to bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 200 runs. The average first innings score at Allan Border Field is 239 runs.