Women's Ashes 2023: ENG-W vs AUS-W Match Prediction - Who will win today's 2nd T20I match?

Australia (AUS), the reigning T20 World Champions, edged past arch-rivals England (ENG) in the first T20I of the ongoing Women's Ashes 2023. It was Beth Mooney's batting heroics that propelled the visitors to their second successive win of the series after a hard-fought encounter at Edgbaston, Birmingham. 

All is not lost for England despite the loss in the first T20I as Heather Knight's side showed tremendous fight against the Women in Yellow. A prospect of another intense battle awaits the fans at the Kennington Oval, the venue for the second and decisive match of the three-match T20I series on Wednesday, July 5. 

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ENG-W vs AUS-W Match Details

England Women vs Australia Women, 2nd T20I Match, Women's Ashes 2023

Venue: Kennington Oval, London

Date & Time: Saturday, July 05, 10:30 PM IST

Broadcast & Live Streaming Details: Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv

Oval pitch report

The surface at the Kennington Oval usually produces high-scoring affairs due to its batting-friendly nature. However, the slower bowlers are expected a play a crucial role in the fixture, especially in the second innings. The team winning the toss would be inclined to at first at this venue. 

ENG-W vs AUS-W Probable Playing XIs

Australia Women (AUS-W):

Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

England Women (ENG-W):

Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Freya Davies, Lauren Bell

ENG-W vs AUS-W Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter

Beth Mooney:

The Australian opener continued her prolific run with the bat after playing a match-winning innings in the T20I series opener. Mooney, who played a crucial knock in the second innings of the one-off Ashes Test, played the role of the anchor initially before turning up the screw in the latter stages of the chase. 

Probable Best Bowler

Sophie Ecclestone:

England's Sophie Ecclestone, who had a memorable outing in the Ashes Test, was at her usual best in the first T20I at Edgbaston. The 24-year-old left-arm spinner not only kept the scoring rate in check but also scalped two crucial wickets of the hard-hitting Tahlia McGrath and Annabel Sutherland to keep her side in the contest. 

Today's Match Prediction: Australia to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.