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The eagerly anticipated Women’s Ashes 2023, featuring a multi-format series, is set to kick off on Thursday (June 22) at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The series will commence with a one-off Test match between arch-rivals England and Australia, followed by three T20Is and three ODIs.
Alyssa Healy will be taking charge as the captain of the Australian team for this series, as regular skipper Meg Lanning has been sidelined due to medical reasons. On the other side, England will be led by Heather Knight, adding to the excitement of the high-stakes encounter.
One notable change in this edition of the Women’s Ashes is the extension of the Test match duration from four days to a full five-day affair. This alteration aims to provide a more comprehensive and competitive Test match experience for the players and fans alike.
Additionally, there will be a significant shift in the ball used for the Women’s Ashes Test match. The traditional Kookaburra ball will be replaced by the renowned Dukes ball, marking the first time it will be employed in a women’s Ashes Test. This change is expected to introduce a new dynamic to the game and test the skills of both bat and ball.
Head to head record
Played: 51 | England won: 9 | Australia won: 12 | Drawn: 30
England vs Australia, Only Test
Date: June 22-June 26
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Time: 3:30 pm IST / 10:00 AM GMT/ 11:00 am local
Pitch Report:
The Trent Bridge pitch offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with spinners expected to find some assistance and the bowlers benefiting from the atmospheric conditions. The opening batters will be under pressure to navigate the early stages of the game, setting the tone for their team’s batting performance.
Playing XI
England: Tammy Beaumont, Emma Lamb, Heather Knight (c), Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell
Australia: Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Jess Jonassen, Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown.
Dream11 Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy
Batters: Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Tahlia McGrath
All-rounders: Ellyse Perry (c), Nat Sciver (vc), Ashleigh Gardner
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Kim Garth, Jess Jonassen
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
