The series commenced with the touring party grabbing a hard-fought victory in the opening match. Displaying their prowess, the visitors clinched a thrilling win by four wickets, setting the tone for what promised to be a closely contested battle.
However, the hosts showed tremendous resilience and bounced back in the second T20I, staging a remarkable comeback to level the series. The home team exhibited exceptional skill and character, outclassing their opponents and securing a convincing victory to ensure a nail-biting finale at Lord’s.
The forthcoming encounter at the revered Lord’s Cricket Ground holds immense significance for both teams. England will be aiming to maintain their momentum and clinch the series triumph on home soil, while Australia will be determined to reclaim their winning form and secure a memorable victory.
Pitch report:
The pitch at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London typically offers assistance to bowlers in the initial phase of the match. However, as the game progresses, the track tends to improve, making it more favorable for batting. As a result, teams winning the toss often choose to chase at this venue.
Head-to-head record:
Played: 41 | England won: 20 | Australia won: 20 | No Result: 01
Probable XIs:
England: Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Charlotte Dean, Lauren Bell
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c and wk), Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Dream11 Prediction:
- Wicketkeepers: Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy
- Batters: Heather Knight, Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt (c)
- All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone (vc)
Squads:
England: Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Charlotte Dean, Lauren Bell, Freya Davies, Maia Bouchier, Issy Wong, Kate Cross, Lauren Winfield-Hill
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c and wk), Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Phoebe Litchfield, Alana King, Kim Garth
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