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The women’s Ashes 2023 is levelled on six points each as England and Australia women gear up to clash in the second ODI at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on July 16. Australia have lost three games on the trot in the Ashes but still remain favourites with the odds of 3/5 (1.60). England have higher odds of winning the match at 6/5 (2.20).
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- England vs Australia, Women’s Ashes, 2nd ODI
- July 16, 2023 – 12 PM GMT
- The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
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The Rose Bowl in Southampton has been a pretty balanced venue, with something in it for everyone. There hasn’t been any women’s ODIs played here since 2006. In the men’s ODIs, the average batting first score reads 255.
Southampton could witness a couple of showers in the afternoon but it is expected to be clear in the evening. There’s around a 60% chance of precipitation so a shortened or delayed game could be on the cards.
England Women vs Australia Women – Match Predictions
Australia saw their 15-match streak come to an end in the first ODI but it should only fuel them to do better. They have lost the resources to bounce back after the defeat. England managed to pull off the win but only by a narrow margin and will need a better performance at Southampton.
Prediction 1
Mooney to be Australia's Top Run Scorer
11/4 (3.75)
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Prediction 2
Ecclestone to be England's Top Bowler
5/2 (3.50)
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Top Run-scorer
Beth Mooney has scored 852 runs from 16 innings in the last two years, averaging 122 at 97 strike rate. She’s coming off a 81-run knock and you can bet on her to be Australia’s top batter at 11/4 (3.75). Tammy Beaumont has been in great form, scoring 83* and 47 in her last two One-Day innings. Back her to be England’s top batter at 5/2 (3.50).
Our Prediction: Beth Mooney to be Australia’s top run-scorer at 11/4 (3.75).
Top Wicket-taker
Sophie Ecclestone has a superb record in the fifty-over format with 88 wickets from 56 ODIs at 3.72 economy. Bet on Ecclestone to be England’s top bowler at 5/2 (3.50). Ashleigh Gardner has taken 18 scalps in the last 11 games at 3.92 economy. Back her to be Australia’s best bowler at 13/4 (4.25).
Our Prediction: Sophie Ecclestone to be England’s top wicket-taker at 5/2 (3.50).
Player of the Match
Ashleigh Gardner has taken three wickets each in the last two ODIs. Add her batting to it and she is a top candidate for the player of the match at 9/1 (10.00). Among others, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone are top betting options.
Our Prediction: Ashleigh Gardner to be the player of the Match at 9/1 (10.00) odds.
England Women vs Australia Women, 2nd ODI Preview
With the points tied at 6-6, there’s everything to play for when the two rivals meet on Sunday. Let’s take a look at two sides before their encounter.
England
England women made history yet again as they defeated Australia by two wickets to end their 15-match winning streak. Chasing 264, Tammy Beaumont and Alice Capsey got them off to a flying start before England lost their way a bit. Captain Heather Knight scored an excellent 75 not-out to steer her side home.
England went aggressive with Alice Capsey at number three while trusting Nat Sciver-Brunt and Capsey to share the fifth bowler’s responsibility.
Squad: Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Danni Wyatt, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell
Australia
Australia women would regret their missed opportunities and poor control with the ball in the first ODI. Beth Mooney starred with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 81. Seamers leaked too many runs in the first 15 overs before spinners brought them back in the game, however, it wasn’t enough.
Phoebe Litchfield opened the innings in the first game with Mooney batting at number four. Kim Garth could come in for Darcie Brown in this game.
Squad: Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Kim Garth
How to Watch the Women’s Ashes in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List
The UK viewers can catch the Women’s Ashes action live on Sky Sports Cricket. For online streaming, you can access the Sky Go application.
- Sky Sports Cricket (TV)
- Sky Go (Streaming)
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