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A game of monumental proportions is set to unfold as England Women are set to take on Australia Women in the second ODI at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Sunday, July 16.
The exciting clash comes on the heels of England's impressive run, managing to bounce back from the solitary Test defeat to win the recent T20I series coming from behind, as well as, the first ODI.
Team Previews
England
Led by Heather Knight, England sealed a thumping victory in the opening ODI. The captain's sterling performance with an unbeaten 75 off 86 balls ensured England secured their highest successful chase to date, ending the match with 11 balls to spare. As they head into the second ODI with a 1-0 lead, England will aim to clinch victory and keep their Ashes dream alive.
Australia
The first ODI witnessed a spirited effort from the Aussies, marked by Beth Mooney's unbeaten 81, and impressive bowling by Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham. However, despite these individual performances, Australia fell short of defending their 263/8, marking their third consecutive defeat in the series. Another defeat here will lead to the third ODI becoming the decider which is why Australia will look to secure a victory here and clinch the Ashes.
Match Details
Date & Time: July 16, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV App
Pitch Report
Historically, the Rose Bowl pitch has been kind to the chasing side, with both previous women's ODIs at the venue won by the team batting second. With the highest successful run-chase pegged at 193 by England against India in 2006 and an average first innings score of 161, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Probable XIs
England Women: Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer
Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-keepers: Alyssa Healy
Batters: Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney
All-Rounders: Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey
Bowlers: Jess Jonassen, Sophie Ecclestone
Captain: Ellyse Perry
Vice Captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt
Prediction
England are favourites to win the second ODI considering their form recently and familiarity with the conditions in Southampton.
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