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ENG-W vs AUS-W, 1st ODI | Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Fantasy Tips & Prediction


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The 2023 Women's Ashes has truly been a thrilling spectacle of cricket thus far. Following the thrilling display in the T20I series of Women’s Ashes 2023, the spotlight now shines on the 50-over format. The first ODI of the three-match series will see England Women go head-to-head with Australia Women on Wednesday, July 12 at the County Ground Bristol.

Team Previews

England

England's Women's team, freshly revitalized by consecutive victories over Australia in the T20I series will aim to maintain their winning momentum. After being on the back foot following Australia's win in the first T20I, England bounced back to clinch the series 2-1. It's worth highlighting the intense level of competition in the T20Is; each game was hard-fought, with England managing to eke out wins in crucial moments.

Australia

Australia had earlier asserted dominance with a stellar performance in the lone Test in Nottingham. Annabel Sutherland’s knock of 137 and Ellyse Perry’s 99 guided the tourists to a massive 473 in the first innings. Even a resilient double century from England's Tammy Beaumont couldn't turn the tide, with England falling short by 89 runs in their chase of 267 in the fourth innings.

The multi-format Ashes are still in the balance with England trailing 4-6. The upcoming ODI series is a significant showdown with England under pressure to sweep the series to secure the coveted Ashes.

Match Details

Date & Time: July 12, 5:30 PM IST
Venue: County Ground, Bristol
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV App

Pitch Report

As for the pitch at Bristol County Ground, it typically favours pacers with the new ball and spinners in the latter half. Of the 19 ODIs played, 7 were won by teams batting first and 10 by teams chasing, with an average first innings score of 216. Captains winning the toss are likely to choose to field first.

Probable XIs

England Women: Tammy Beaumont, Danielle Wyatt, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer

Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Kim Garth

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-keepers: Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney
Batters: Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight
All-Rounders: Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Nat Sciver-Brunt
Bowlers: Jess Jonassen, Lauren Filer, Sophie Ecclestone

Captain: Tahlia McGrath

Vice Captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt

Prediction

Australia are favourites to win the first ODI considering their formidable line-up and rich form in ODIs.