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Australia will face England in the 2nd Women’s ODI of the three-game series, part of the Women’s Ashes 2025 on Tuesday (January 14). The contest will take place at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. In the first game, Ashleigh Gardener’s all-round brilliance lead Australia to victory in the first game by four wickets in a low-scoring encounter.
Match details: Women’s Ashes 2025, 2nd ODI
- Date and Time: January 14 – 04:35 am IST/10:05 am local/11:05 pm GMT (Jan 13)
- Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne
Junction Oval Pitch Report:
The Junction Oval is renowned for delivering a balanced and competitive playing surface that gives all players – batters, bowlers, and all-rounders – an equitable opportunity to showcase their skills. Historical data suggests that teams opting to bat first may enjoy a slight advantage at this venue. As the match progresses, the pitch typically exhibits signs of wear, making it increasingly difficult for batters to score freely. Consequently, establishing a solid total early on can be crucial for teams aiming to secure victory.
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Alyssa Healy
- Batters: Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- All-rounders: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, Kim Garth, Lauren Bell
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Annabel Sutherland (vc)
- Choice 2: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophie Ecclestone (vc)
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AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 13 – 11:05 pm GMT):
Squads:
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
England: Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.