The hosts hope to disrupt Lanning-less Australia
- Australia will be without Meg Lanning, with Alyssa Healy leading the side
- Three of the previous five Tests between these two teams have ended in a draw
England Women last played a Test in June last year, where they had to settle for a draw against South Africa. England haven’t had a great record against Australia in the last decade and will be facing a big challenge. England Women have odds of 5.10 to beat Australia in this Test.
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Australia are the strongest side in the world. Their previous Test match was back in January 2022 versus England, where the two teams played out a thrilling draw. Australia Women have odds of 1.77 to win this match.
Head-to-head record, England Women vs Australia Women
The head-to-head record between these two rivals is tilted in favour of Australia women. They have played 51 Tests against each other over the years. Australia women have won 12 Tests while England have been victorious nine times. As for the last five encounters, both sides have claimed a game each while three Tests have resulted in a draw.
Toss prediction
England women won the toss in their last two Tests and they elected to field first in both. Australia also chose to bowl first when they last won the toss against India. Teams might want to exploit the early help for bowlers so expect the team winning the toss to field first.
Win probability
Considering the strengths and weaknesses of these two teams and their recent form, Australia walk into this game as heavy favourites, with a win probability of 56%.
Average score
Trent Bridge in Nottingham has only hosted one women’s Test and it was way back in 1979. So there’s not enough data for this venue. In men’s cricket, the average first and second innings scores read 320 and 307, respectively.
Pitch and conditions
Trent Bridge is a venue where batters tend to enjoy more success. But we expect the pitch for this game to have good help for bowlers as well. With the duke balls in hand, seamers should always be in the game.
Players to keep an eye on…
England Women Predicted playing XI:
Tammy Beaumont, Emma Lamb, Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Davidson-Richards, Sophie Ecclestone, Issue Wong, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell
Australia Predicted playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Nat Sciver-Brunt: The England all-rounder smashed an unbeaten 169 in the last Test she played versus South Africa. She has been in magnificent form and will be key for England with her all-round skill set.
Ellyse Perry: The Aussie superstar has a batting average of 75 in Test cricket with two centuries. She also has 37 wickets in 10 games at an excellent average of 19.97. Perry will be one to watch out for.
Women’s Ashes 2023, Only Test predictions
Unlike previous occasions, England Women have a side to challenge Australia after improving in both departments. Australia do have better resources but the last three games between the two sides have ended in a draw. We predict the match to be a draw.
Our pick: Bet on a draw at 3.24!
England Women vs Australia Women Betting tips
Apart from betting on a draw, check our other recommended bet about England Women’s best bowler.
Kate Cross has played six Tests in her career, picking 21 wickets at an average of 24.57. She is a very good new ball seamer and should pose a big threat to Australia. Back Cross at 4.25 to be England Women’s top bowler in first innings!
