Adelaide Oval Pitch Report For AU-W vs EN-W 3rd T20I

Debashis Sarangi

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On Saturday, Australia will cross swords against England Women in the final T20 International of the ongoing three-match series. The much-awaited face-off will take place at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. 

Led by Tahlia McGrath, Australia Women have been prolific across departments, securing five consecutive wins in the Women's Ashes. The hosts recorded a narrow six-run victory in the last game, taking an unassailable lead and clinching the series. Therefore, moving on to this match, England Women will play for their pride and try to break their humiliating losing steak. 

Ahead of the high-voltage face-off, let's see how the surface at Adelaide Oval will behave throughout the contest. 

Adelaide Oval Stats And Records In T20Is

Criterion
Data
Matches Played19
Matches won batting 1st10
Matches won bowling 1st8
Average 1st innings score158
Average 2nd innings score140


Adelaide Oval Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Adelaide Oval generally favours the batters. The fast bowlers won't likely get significant seam movement. However, the batters might adopt a cautious approach in the initial few overs before going berserk in the latter phase of the game. 

Also, considering it's late summer in Australia, the spinners might get a hint of turn, especially in the latter half of the match. Overall, it will be a good batting deck with something on it for the spinners and hard-length bowlers. Unless the track is on the drier side, expect the toss-winner to bowl first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Adelaide Oval

Danielle Wyatt

  • Experienced English cricketer Danielle Wyatt is the most successful T20I batter from her side at Adelaide Oval. She struck a blistering fifty in the last game and could be a game-changer for the tourists in this match.

Tahlia McGrath

  • Australia Women's captain Tahlia McGrath enjoyed stellar success for Adelaide Strikers in the WBBL this season. She has plenty of experience in playing at the venue and might be vital for the home team. 

Georgia Voll

  • Australia's swashbuckling opener Georgia Voll hasn't had a great series so far. However, she can capitalise on Adelaide's batting-friendly pitch and emerge as a threat to the English side in the powerplay. 

P.S: Apart from the aforementioned players, the eyes will be on Beth Mooney, Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt, Alana King and Sophia Dunkley.