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The final T20I of the Women’s Ashes series between Australia Women and England Women will take place at Adelaide Oval on January 25, 2024, at 1:45 PM IST.
Australia Women have dominated the tour so far, winning the ODI series 3-0 and securing the T20I series with a 2-0 lead after a thrilling victory in the second T20I. England Women are yet to win a match on this tour and will be desperate to end their losing streak before heading into the one-off Test match.
Can England Women salvage some pride, or will Australia Women complete a clean sweep in the T20I series as well?
Match Details
| Fixture | Australia Women vs England Women |
|---|---|
| Date | January 25, 2024 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
Teams Preview
Australia Women Preview
Australia Women continue to prove why they are the best in the world, currently ranked No.1 in the ICC Women’s T20I rankings. Over the last year, they have played 16 T20Is, winning 14 of them, with a superb win-loss ratio of 7.00.
Beth Mooney has been their standout performer, scoring 292 runs in the last 10 T20Is at an average of 32.44. She has been in outstanding form in this series, scoring 75 (51) in the 1st T20I and 44 (31) in the 2nd T20I.
Tahlia McGrath, the captain, has been instrumental in both batting and bowling, leading from the front with a match-winning 48 (35) in the 2nd T20I*.
In the bowling department, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, and Megan Schutt have been consistent wicket-takers. Annabel Sutherland has been their best bowler in recent T20Is, picking up 15 wickets in the last 10 matches at an economy of just 5.65.
Australia Women will be keen to finish the T20I series with a 3-0 whitewash before heading into the Test match.
Key Players:
Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland
Predicted Playing XI:
Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath (c), Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
England Women Preview
England Women have struggled throughout this tour, losing the ODI series 3-0 and now trailing 0-2 in the T20I series. They came agonizingly close to winning the 2nd T20I, but rain interruptions and the DLS method worked in Australia’s favor as England lost by just 6 runs.
Danielle Wyatt was the standout batter, scoring 52 off 40 balls, while skipper Heather Knight smashed 43 off just 19 balls to bring England close to victory.
Their bowling attack showed signs of improvement in the 2nd T20I, with Charlie Dean (2/28) and Sophie Ecclestone (1/33) troubling the Aussie batters. However, they will need to be more consistent with the ball to contain the Australian batters.
England will be desperate to win this game to restore some confidence before the Test match and avoid being completely whitewashed in this Ashes series.
Key Players:
Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight, Sophie Ecclestone, Danielle Wyatt
Predicted Playing XI:
Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Freya Kemp, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell
Fantasy Team XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Beth Mooney |
| Vice-Captain | Nat Sciver-Brunt |
| Batsmen | Danielle Wyatt, Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Knight |
| All-rounders | Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Ecclestone |
| Wicketkeeper | Amy Jones |
| Bowlers | Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham, Charlotte Dean |
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report
- Adelaide Oval is one of the best batting venues in Australia.
- The pitch has good bounce and pace, allowing batters to play their shots freely.
- Spinners will come into play in the middle overs, while pacers can extract movement early on.
- The average 1st innings score in T20Is at this venue is 160+, making it a good contest between bat and ball.
- Teams batting first have won 8 out of 13 T20Is here, so putting runs on the board is crucial.
Weather Conditions
- The weather in Adelaide will be perfect for cricket, with temperatures ranging between 17°C and 29°C.
- There is no chance of rain, ensuring a full and uninterrupted match.
Toss Prediction
- Since teams batting first have won 8 of 13 T20Is at Adelaide Oval, the captain winning the toss should opt to bat first.
Winning Prediction
Australia Women have been dominant throughout the series and have found match-winners in every game. England Women showed signs of improvement in the 2nd T20I but fell short due to rain and DLS calculations.
Given their current form, squad depth, and home advantage, Australia Women are the favorites to win this match and complete a 3-0 clean sweep in the T20I series.
Prediction: Australia Women to win!
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