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Women's Ashes 2023, ENGW vs AUSW, One-Off Test | Match Preview, Pitch Report, Predicted XIs, Fantasy Tips & Prediction

Vishal Mehra

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After a thrilling men's encounter at Edgbaston, the action shifts to Trent Bridge on Thursday, where England and Australia's Women's teams will clash in the one-off Test. This only Test will kick off the highly-anticipated Women's Ashes 2023, which also sees a white-ball leg, unlike the men's tour. 

In 51 Tests, hosts England have won nine, Australia have won 12, while 30 matches have ended in a draw. This will also be the first time that a women's Test will be played in a five-day format.


Team Preview

England

England will be captained by Heather Knight, who came perilously close to beating Australia, the last time these two arch-rivals met. Since then England have played only one Test which ended in a draw, despite England's dominance.

The hosts will have a mix of experience and youth with players like Tammy Beaumont, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley, and Sophie Ecclestone being joined by Alice Capsey, Izzy Wong, and Lauren Bell.

For several players, it will be about how they handle their nerves while for others it will be about bettering their older selves.


Australia

Australia will be hampered by the loss of regular skipper Meg Lanning; however, Alyssa Healy is no less than a formidable opponent to face. With the retirement of Rachel Haynes, Phoebe Litchfield will look to make the opening slot her own,

Other than that, Australia's playing XI picks for itself, with the likes of Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Jess Jonassen, and Ashleigh Gardner in the squad. Australia's batting did suffer a collapse in their warm-up against England A but were able to get the side out of trouble. The bowling will be a concern having given 550+ runs in the practice tie. 

Australia will be eager to notch up their first win against England in their backyard after 2015. 


Match Details

Date and Time: June 22, 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Live Broadcast and Streaming: Sony Sports TEN 5 and Sony LIV


Pitch Report

One of the better batting surfaces in England, Trent Bridge offers ample assistance for batters. While seamers will need to pull up their socks, the spinners will come into play as the days fly by. ​The average first innings score is abound 320+, while it gets much lower in the fourth innings; 160.


Playing XI

​England: Tammy Beaumont, Emma Lamb, Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt (debutant), Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Lauren Filer (debutant), Lauren Bell


Probable Playing XI

Austalia: Beth Mooney, Pheobe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Mehan Schutt, and Kim Garth

Note: England have announced their Playing XI, but Australia are yet to declare it.


Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicketkeeper: Alyssa Healy

Batters: Beth Mooney, Danielle Wyatt, Alice Capsey, Pheobe Litchfield 

All-Rounders: Ellyse Perry, Nat Sciver-Brunt

Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Issy Wong, Megan Schutt, Jess Jonassen

Captain: Heather Knight

Vice-Captain: Ashleigh Gardner


​Prediction

Given Australia's recent form and their experience in Test, they head into the encounter as favourites over England.