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England Women are set to take on Pakistan Women at the County Ground, Derby, in the first WODI of the series. The match is scheduled to start at 13:00 local time on Thursday, May 23, 2024. After a successful series in New Zealand, England Women are looking to continue their winning form, while Pakistan Women aim to improve their performance after a disappointing WT20I series.
Pitch Report
The County Ground in Derby is known for offering a balanced contest between bat and ball. Both pace bowlers and spinners can expect to make an impact on this pitch. A par score is anticipated to be below 300, suggesting that batsmen will need to work hard to post competitive totals.
Team Previews
England Women Team News & Playing XI
ENG-W Team News
England Women come into this series following a 2-1 series victory in New Zealand. The team, led by Heather Knight, is full of experienced players, with no un-capped players in the squad.
ENG-W Team Batting
The batting lineup for England Women is robust, featuring Heather Knight at number three and Nat Sciver-Brunt at number four. Amy Jones, the wicketkeeper-batter, is expected to bat at number seven, providing depth to the lineup.
ENG-W Team Bowling
In their last WODI, England Women saw wickets from Kate Cross, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Sophie Ecclestone. The pace of Lauren Filer is anticipated to be crucial in this match, while Sophie Ecclestone’s left-arm spin will pose a significant threat to the opposition.
ENG-W Team Form
Although they lost their last WODI, England Women were unbeaten in their previous four matches, demonstrating strong form coming into this series.
England Women Predicted Playing XI
- Maia Bouchier
- Danni Wyatt
- Alice Capsey
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Heather Knight (c)
- Amy Jones (wk)
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Kate Cross
- Charlie Dean
- Sarah Glenn
- Lauren Filer
Pakistan Women Team News & Playing XI
PAK-W Team News
Following a 3-0 defeat in the WT20I series, Pakistan Women may be focusing more on their overall performance rather than just seeking a victory. Nida Dar will captain the side, aiming to inspire an improved performance.
PAK-W Team Batting
Sidra Ameen will face significant pressure at the top of the order, given her impressive average of 42.44 in her last ten innings. Fatima Sana is another key player who needs to perform well to bolster Pakistan’s chances.
PAK-W Team Bowling
Waheeda Akhtar, Diana Baig, and Nida Dar were the top wicket-takers in the WT20I series and will be crucial in this opening WODI. Diana Baig, with her experience and previous four-wicket hauls, will be looking to exploit the conditions at Derby.
PAK-W Team Form
Pakistan Women have struggled recently, losing their last three WODIs against West Indies Women at home. They will be aiming to turn their fortunes around in this series.
Pakistan Women Predicted Playing XI
- Sidra Ameen
- Ayesha Zafar
- Sadaf Shamas
- Aliya Riaz
- Nida Dar (c)
- Fatima Sana
- Diana Baig
- Waheeda Akhtar
- Muneeba Ali (wk)
- Sadia Iqbal
- Tuba Hassan
Match Prediction
The WT20I series highlighted the disparity in performance levels between England Women and Pakistan Women. England’s strong batting lineup and effective bowling attack make them the favorites for this match. We expect England Women to win and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Prediction: England Women to beat Pakistan Women.
