England Women vs Australia Women, Womens Ashes 2023, Today Match Prediction 18 July 2023

engw vs ausw Match Prediction & Analysis

It's 1-1 after two games in the three-match ODI series, and England Women would battle it out in the last game to earn a rare series win against Australia Women. The visitors snatched a 3-run win in the second game to level the series. Both sides have looked good in this series, and neither would make it easy for the opposition in the final game.  

Australia Women are the best ODI side in the world. They have only two losses in over three years and have the habit of demolishing their opponents. Their batters are in good form, and the side would take confidence from that. It will take a special effort from the English girls to defeat them in this game.

TEAMS PREVIEW

England Women Preview

Heather Knight will be upset with the 3-run loss in the last game. They had the game in the bag but fumbled in the final few overs to suffer a defeat. Australians have not found the momentum and shall come hard at them in this game. Knight would like to see spirited performances from her key players as they  

Tammy Beaumont has played well in both games and must set up a big partnership with Sophia Dunkley at the top. Nat Sciver-Brunt's brilliant knock went in vain in the last game, and she makes the middle order rock solid with Alice Capsey and Knight. In the lower middle order, the side will need good hands from Amy Ellen Jones, Danielle Wyatt, and Sophie Ecclestone.   

Kate Cross did well in the last game and must strike early, opening the bowling with  Lauren Bell. The side will need a good show in the middle overs from Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, and Sarah Glenn. Alice Capsey has an important role in the game, as the Aussie batters are in good form. 

England Women Predicted Playing XI:

Heather Knight (c), Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Danielle Wyatt, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell

England Women Actual Playing XI:

Danielle Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver, Lauren Bell

Australia Women Preview

Alyssa Healy's side held its serves in the dying stages in the last game to win and keep their hopes alive in the series. It hasn't been the most convincing performance from the team in the last few games. Healy would know England's strengths and expect a good show from her players.  

Healy has missed out in both games, and she will need to put up a good show, opening the batting with Phobe Litchfield. Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry have batted well in both games, and they need to set up partnerships in the middle order with Tahlia McGrath. The lower middle order is strong for the side, and they will expect runs from Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, and Georgia Wareham.  

The bowling attack held its nerves in the dying stages of the last game to script a win. The side will expect a good show from Gardner and Megan Schutt with the new ball. Alana King did well in the last game, and she must bowl good lines with Sutherland and McGrath in the middle overs. Jess Jonassen, McGrath, and Wareham add strength to this attack.

Australia Women Predicted Playing XI:

Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt

Australia Women Actual Playing XI:

Beth Mooney, Megan Schutt, Phoebe Litchfield, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Alyssa Healy, Georgia Wareham

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

There are predictions for rains at Taunton, and we expect disruptions in the game. The surface is flat, and the ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing easy stroke play. However, bowlers will get some assistance from the surface here, and a score of 280 would be a good one under these conditions.

Venue Details

The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, has been a paradise for batters. It is one of the smallest grounds in the world and allows batsmen to hit the ball in the air carefree. Fast bowlers get some assistance from the surface, but this venue has been harsh on the spinners.

Toss: To Bowl

Big scores have been made and chased at this venue. It has a great batting surface, which is an advantage for the batters. Most teams have preferred to bat first on this wicket, winning the toss and we hope to see this trend continue here in this game.