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Australia and England women are set to compete in the Women’s Ashes from June 22 and the prediction is out. It’s a multi-format series with points cumulating to decide the winner. They will play one Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Australia women head into the match as huge favourites with the odds of 4/5 (1.80) while the home side England have 7/2 (4.50) odds of winning this match. There are 11/5 (3.20) odds for the match to result in a draw.
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- England vs Australia, Women’s Ashes, Only Test
- June 22-26, 2023 – 9:30 AM GMT
- Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
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Trent Bridge has not hosted a women’s Test in the last four decades. If we refer to men’s cricket, the pitches here are generally pretty good for batting. Seamers should typically get some movement with the new ball before things ease out for batters.
The weather forecast for Nottingham suggests the first day of the Test could witness some rain with a 40% chance of precipitation. The remaining days should have mostly clear weather.
England Women vs Australia Women – Match Predictions
England have improved a lot as a side over the last couple of years in both bowling and batting departments. But Australia have better resources and will be hard to beat. Expect Australia women to win this Test.
Prediction 1
Sciver-Brunt to be England's Top Run Scorer
11/4 (3.75)
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Prediction 2
Perry to be Australia’s Top Bowler
3/1 (4.00)
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Top Run-scorer First Innings
Nat Sciver-Brunt scored a brilliant 169 not-out against South Africa in their previous Test. She has 512 runs in eight Tests at 46 average. Back Sciver-Brunt to be England’s top batter at 11/4 (3.75). Beth Mooney scored a superb century in the tour match against England A women. Bet on her to be Australia’s top batter at 11/4 (3.75).
Our Prediction: Nat Sciver-Brunt to be England’s top run-scorer in the first innings at 11/4 (3.75).
Top Wicket-taker First Innings
Ellyse Perry could play a big role for Australia with her right arm seam bowling. She has 37 wickets from 10 Tests at an average of 19.97. Bet on Perry to be Australia’s best bowler at 3/1 (4.00). Sophie Ecclestone has 17 wickets in five Tests with two four-wicket hauls. You can back Ecclestone to be England’s top bowler at 9/4 (3.25).
Our Prediction: Ellyse Perry to be the top wicket-taker for Australia in first innings at 3/1 (4.00).
Player of the Match
Ellyse Perry has a remarkable record in Test cricket with 752 runs at an average of 75 while picking 37 wickets at 19.97 apiece. Perry is a good bet to be the player of the match at 9/1 (10.00). Other top betting options include Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight.
Our Prediction: Ellyse Perry to be the player of the Match at 9/1 (10.00) odds.
England Women vs Australia Women, Only Test Preview
Four points will be on the line when England and Australia women go head to head in this Test. Let’s take a look at two sides before their clash on Thursday.
England
England last played in the longer format when they hosted South Africa last year. The match ended in a draw after some top performances from Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Davidson-Richards and Kate Cross.
England have most of the slots nailed on. Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey and Danni Wyatt will be vying for one spot. The bowling attack could comprise Kate Cross, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong, Sophie Ecclestone and Sciver-Brunt.
Squad: Emma Lamb, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Davidson-Richards, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Issy Wong, Lauren Bell
Australia
Australia haven’t played any Tests since their last Ashes clash in January last year. The match was a thriller draw, with England just holding to 245/9 while chasing 257. Australia won the multi-format series quite comprehensively.
With Meg Lanning out, there will be a few changes in the Aussie side. Phoebe Litchfield is likely to debut as an opener with Alyssa Healy moving down the order. Darcie Brown and Kim Garth could be fighting for one spot in the bowling unit.
Squad: Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
How to Watch the Women’s Ashes in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List
Those living in the UK can witness all the live action of the Women’s Ashes on Sky Sports Cricket. You can also stream the match live on the Sky Go application.
- Sky Sports Cricket (TV)
- Sky Go (Streaming)
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