Australia vs England: Australia will lock horns with England in a one-off Test match at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from Thursday, January 30. Australia have managed to dominate England throughout the series and will hope for a similar outcome in the one-off Test as well.
Australia will enter the Ashes Test brimming with confidence, having already secured victories in both the ODI and T20I series. The home team boasts a formidable blend of experienced campaigners and rising stars. The all-around prowess of Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, and Ashleigh Gardner, combined with the batting consistency of Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield, makes them a dominant force.
Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Megan Schutt and Darcie Brown, might also prove to be lethal. With an unblemished record so far, Australia will be eager to complete a clean sweep in the multi-format series.
On the other hand, England will be desperate to salvage pride as they head into the only Test of the Ashes series. Despite falling short in the limited-overs matches, they possess the talent to challenge Australia in red-ball cricket. Skipper Heather Knight, alongside experienced names like Tammy Beaumont and Nat Sciver-Brunt, will be key in their batting lineup.
The spin duo of Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean could play a crucial role in countering Australia’s aggressive approach. With a resilient mindset and the hunger to turn things around, England will aim to prevent a series whitewash and make a strong statement in the Test format.
Australia vs England, One-Off Test – Match Details
Date and Time : January 30 – February 02, 09:00 PM IST
Venue : Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
Live Streaming : Disney+ Hotstar (app & website)
Australia vs England, One-Off Test – Pitch Report
The surface at the MCG offers a balanced surface with good pace and bounce, favoring fast bowlers, especially under lights in pink-ball games. Spinners usually play a minimal role here. Batters find the conditions favorable, particularly in the second innings.
Australia vs England, One-Off Test – Weather Report
The weather forecast is expected to be mostly cloudy. However, there are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 20°C with 62% humidity.
Australia vs England, One-Off Test – Probable Playing XIs
Australia : Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Alyssa Healy(c & wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Georgia Wareham/Georgia Voll, Darcie Brown
England : Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight(c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones(wk), Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer
Australia vs England, One-Off Test – Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played | 52 |
| Australia won | 13 |
| England won | 09 |
| Drawn | 30 |
Prediction : Australia to win the match.
Australia vs England, One-Off Test – Key Players
Australia
- Phoebe Litchfield – She looked in good touch in the recently concluded white ball leg of Women’s Ashes. Litchfield is capable of playing long innings for her team and she is expected to shine bright against England in the upcoming Test Match.
- Alana King – She can bowl lethal spells in the longer format of the game. King looked in good form in the recently concluded white ball series of the Women’s Ashes and is expected to continue her good form.
England
- Nat Sciver-Brunt – She is a fine middle order batter who is capable of playing long innings, especially in the red ball format. She is expected to be the top run scorer for England in the upcoming Test.
- Sophie Ecclestone – She showed signs of great form in the white ball segment of Ashes. Ecclestone has a knack of providing breakthroughs at important junctures of the match and she is expected to be amongst the wickets in the one-off Test.
Australia vs England, One-Off Test – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper : Beth Mooney
Batters : Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Phoebe Litchfield
All-rounders : Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham
Bowlers : Sophie Ecclestone(vc), Alana King(c), Megan Schutt
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