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The Women’s Ashes 2024 moves into the T20I format, and Australia Women are looking to continue their dominance. England Women staged a strong comeback in the previous Ashes series at home, but playing in Australia is an entirely different challenge.
The Aussies currently lead the points table 6-0, and they will aim to extend that to 8-0 with a win at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). England Women, on the other hand, desperately need a victory to keep the series alive.
T20 cricket often levels the playing field, and England will see this as a chance to bounce back. But with Australia having a formidable squad and home conditions in their favor, they start as strong favorites in this contest.
Match Details
| Fixture | Australia Women vs England Women |
|---|---|
| Date | January 20, 2024 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) |
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Australia Women have been dominant in all formats for the past few years, and they are a difficult team to beat in home conditions. However, their recent T20 World Cup semi-final exit against South Africa showed they are not invincible.
In the ODI series, their batting had some inconsistent performances, with collapses in the first and second ODIs. However, Ashleigh Gardner’s century helped them recover in the third ODI, proving their depth and resilience.
Their bowling attack remains world-class, with Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, and Georgia Wareham leading the charge. With the bat, Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, and Beth Mooney will look to set the stage on fire at the SCG.
Key Players: Alyssa Healy, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry
Predicted Playing XI:
Alyssa Healy (wk) (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham
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England Women are struggling in this Ashes series, having lost all three ODIs. But the shorter format gives them a better chance to compete against a dominant Australian side.
Despite ODI failures, there were positives:
- Tammy Beaumont (54) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (61) played crucial knocks in the last game.
- Sophie Ecclestone remains England’s biggest threat with the ball, despite a rare off-day in the last match.
The biggest concern is their batting consistency. Players like Danni Wyatt, Heather Knight, and Amy Jones must step up in this T20I to challenge the Aussies.
Key Players: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tammy Beaumont, Sophie Ecclestone
Predicted Playing XI:
Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith
Fantasy Team XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Ashleigh Gardner |
| Vice-Captain | Nat Sciver-Brunt |
| Batsmen | Alyssa Healy, Tammy Beaumont, Phoebe Litchfield |
| All-rounders | Ellyse Perry, Alice Capsey, Tahlia McGrath |
| Wicketkeeper | Amy Jones |
| Bowlers | Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Georgia Wareham |
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report
The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is one of Australia’s most iconic venues. Historically, the pitch has:
- Assistance for spinners as the game progresses.
- Not an easy track for batters, requiring application.
- A par score of 140-150 in women’s T20 cricket.
Weather Conditions
- Clear and warm evening expected in Sydney.
- Temperature will hover around 20°C during the match.
- No chances of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted match.
Toss Prediction
- Only 3 WT20Is have been played at SCG, with the last two won by the team batting first.
- Australia also won their last two ODIs while batting first, so expect both captains to prefer setting a target.
Winning Prediction
England Women must win this match to keep the Ashes series alive. However, Australia have looked far superior in both batting and bowling and have the home advantage.
While England have the firepower to pull off an upset, Australia’s depth and experience give them the upper hand.
Prediction: Australia Women to win
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