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The second T20I between Australia and England is set to take place at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Thursday, January 23. Following a commanding performance in the first T20I on Monday, the Australian team will enter this match with immense confidence and the momentum of a clinical victory. For England, this match holds enormous significance as a loss would dash their hopes of drawing the series, putting them on the back foot in their pursuit of redemption after losing the Ashes.
Match details: Women’s Ashes 2025, 2nd T20I
- Date and Time: January 23 – 01:45 pm IST/07:15 pm local/08:15 pm GMT
- Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Manuka Oval Pitch Report
The pitch at Manuka Oval presents a well-balanced contest between batters and fast bowlers. Early in the game, pacers often find substantial assistance, with noticeable swing helping them make an impact. However, spinners face difficulty due to the limited turn offered by the surface. Consequently, teams that win the toss usually choose to bat first, aiming to set a challenging total and put pressure on the opposition. This approach allows batters to take advantage of the conditions before the pitch settles, while pacers can capitalize on the early movement to create opportunities.
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney
- Batters: Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Phoebe Litchfield
- All-rounders: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, Lauren Bell
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Georgia Wareham (vc)
- Choice 2: Alana King (c), Sophie Ecclestone (vc)
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AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn
AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 23 – 08:15 am GMT):
Squads:
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Grace Harris, Darcie Brown, Georgia Voll
England: Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Freya Kemp, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Alice Capsey, Bess Heath, Danielle Gibson, Linsey Smith, Sarah Glenn
Also READ: AUS vs ENG, Women’s Ashes 2025 – Broadcast and Live Streaming details | When and Where to watch in India, Australia, USA, UK and other countries
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
