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AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices For Only Test

Akshita Patel

Australia Women to face England Women in only Test [Source: @englandcricket/X.com]Australia Women to face England Women in only Test [Source: @englandcricket/X.com]

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Women’s Ashes Series 2025 will reach its conclusion with the only Test scheduled from January 30 to February 02. Australia Women will clash with England Women at the Melbourne Cricket Ground starting from 9.00 AM IST. 

Australia Women

Australia Women are on the brink of a historic Ashes clean sweep as they prepare for the one-off pink-ball Test against England at the MCG. The hosts are feeling pretty confident given that they already have a 3-0 win over England in ODI and T20I series. Ellyse Perry will be a key player for Australia, boasting an impressive Test record against England, including two centuries. The bowling attack, led by Perry, Kim Garth, and Darcie Brown, is equally formidable.

England Women

England Women are the ones in trouble, having been on the losing end of two successive series. Heather Knight, with a solid Test average of 51.30 against Australia, will be pivotal in stabilising the batting order. Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones, and Maia Bouchier will need to step up to challenge Australia’s disciplined bowlers. England’s bowling hopes rest on Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Charlie Dean, and Sophie Ecclestone, who will need to be at their best to keep Australia in check.

Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch report for Women’s Ashes Only Test

The MCG pitch for the upcoming Test between Australia Women and England Women looks firm with an even grass covering, although slightly drier than typical for this format. The surface is expected to offer good carry early on, with swing likely under lights. As wear develops, spinners could come into play by days 3 and 4. With bright and sunny conditions expected, the team winning the toss will likely choose to bat first.

Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices For AU-W vs EN-W Only Test

1. Ellyse Perry

Ellyse Perry is an excellent choice as a captaincy pick with her great Test record. She has the best batting average of 67.25 against England, where she has scored two centuries and made a career-high 213*. Her all-round abilities, which include 36 Test wickets at an impressive average of 19.11, make her a game-changer with both bat and ball.

2. Heather Knight 

Heather Knight's consistency and experience put her forward for the vice-captain role. She averages 51.30 against Australia and has performed decently in recent T20Is. She would be an important component in England's batting lineup and is likely to help them stabilise when they need it most in the format.

3. Annabel Sutherland

The young all-rounder, Annabel Sutherland holds impressive records against England Women in Test format. She has amassed 167 runs in 4 innings with a century and 83.50 average. She also scalped 6 wickets with 4.23 economy. Hence, her ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes her a smart captain or vice-captain pick for fantasy teams.