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Australia Women will take on England Women in the only Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, starting on Thursday, January 30.
Australia Women are coming into this Test match after securing an innings and 284-run win over South Africa Women in February 2024. Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardener are two players to watch out for from the Aussies side.
On the other hand, England Women also last played against South Africa Women, winning by 286 runs in December 2024. Lauren Bell, Maia Boucher and Nat Sciver Brunt are three players to watch out for.
AUS-W vs ENG-W Only Test Probable XIs
Australia Women
Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland.
England Women
Heather Knight (c), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier/Sophia Dunkley, Kate Cross, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
AUS-W vs ENG-W Only Test Pitch Report
The Melbourne Cricket Ground’s surface is expected to assist batters more than bowlers. Though scores of 300 are possible on this wicket, seamers might come into the picture as the inning progresses.
AUS-W vs ENG-W Only Test Top Picks
Tahlia McGrath
Batting at No.4, Tahlia McGrath bagged a golden duck against South Africa last year. However, she scalped two wickets with the ball in hand.
Nat Sciver Brunt
Nat Sciver scored 165 runs in two innings with the bat against South Africa in December 2024. Though she couldn’t create an impact with the ball, she can be a decent top pick.
AUS-W vs ENG-W Only Test Captain picks
Ashleigh Gardner
Gardner can be an excellent captaincy choice for your team. She can give you some impressive fantasy points with the bat and ball.
Annabel Sutherland
Sutherland was the player of the match when Australia won over South Africa last year by an innings and 284 runs. She scalped five wickets with the ball and scored 210 runs.
AUS-W vs ENG-W Head to Head Dream11 team
Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Maia Boucher, Nat Sciver Brunt, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland (vc), Ashleigh Gardner (c), Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell.
AUS-W vs ENG-W Grand League Dream11 team
Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Tammy Beaumont, Maia Boucher, Nat Sciver Brunt (c), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Ecclestone, Kim Garth, Lauren Filer.
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