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Will AUS-W Vs ENG-W 2nd T20I Be Abandoned Due To Rain? Check Canberra Weather Update

Anurag Dasgupta∙ Updated: Jan 23 2025, 4:38 PM

AUS-W Vs ENG-W 2nd T20I [Source: @cricketontnt/X.com]AUS-W Vs ENG-W 2nd T20I [Source: @cricketontnt/X.com]

The second T20I between Australia Women and England Women faced the wrath of rain god as the match has been paused due to persistent rain. The game was evenly poised but rain had sone other say as the players walked back to the pavilion. The entire squared was covered up as the players rushed back in the blink of an eye.

England Women need 186 runs to win the contest but at the moment are 2 runs ahead on the DLS method, and if no play is possible tonight, England Women will emerge victorious. There was rain predicted throughout the day and this could potentially spoil spectators' fun.

Will rain play spoilsport in AUS-W vs ENG-W match?

As per Accuweather, There were evening showers predicted and it has come true as heavy rain has spoiled the match. There is also rain prediction for the night as well, which could potentially give England an advantage, if the match doesn't start. The probability of 100% rain has come true and Australia will be the disappointed of the two sides.

England dominate proceedings with the bat

Luckily, the game resumed shortly as England eye a victory at the Manuka Oval. Australia posted 185/5 in their 20 overs, with Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris helping the team post a strong total after the top and middle-order collapse.

In reply, with the rain around the corner, England openers, Danielle Wyatt and Maia Bouchier added a quick-fire 46 runs for the opening wicket and laid the foundation for a big win. However, just before rain, England lost Bouchier as Australia sneak in a crucial wicket, but still are on the back-foot.