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England Women vs Australia Women, 3rd ODI – Predicted Fantasy XI and Budget Picks

The pitch in Taunton is helpful for batting, but bowlers can also get the benefit if they try well. Fielding first after winning the toss can be a good option.

By Omar | Jul 18, 2023 | 3 Min Read

After securing a victory in a cliffhanger at the Rose Bowl, Southampton, the Ashes urn belongs to Australia but the series isn’t over yet. England Women will lock horns with Australia W in at the Taunton Stadium, which is home to Somerset. The final ODI will be the decider for the ODI series but is a dead rubber with respect to the Ashes title. The points tally lies 8-6 in favour of the Aussies at the moment and even if the home side is triumphant in the 3rd ODI, they won’t be able to win the ashes. Since the Kangaroos won the last multi-format ashes, even a draw in the points would mean the visitors would retain the silverware.

Australia managed to turn the tables in the last ODI after losing three back-to-back matches against England Women. Earlier, they had won the only Test, followed by the first T20I. Right after, England needed to win all the remaining matches in the white ball format. The Heather Knight-led unit managed to topple the mighty Aussies on back-to-back T20Is followed by a victory in 1st ODI. It has been one spectacular series so far between the girls from either part of the globe. We have seen some fighting efforts from Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Sophie Ecclestone, etc.

Meanwhile, the Australian side have performed in patches with Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry manufacturing the bulk of the run-scoring task. The spin all-rounder trio of Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner, and Jess Jonaassen have been influential throughout the series and has stepped up at crucial junctures of the game. Skipper Alyssa Healy along with pacers- Darcie Brown and Megan Schutt haven’t been at their best.

Pitch Report and Weather Forecast

The pitch in Taunton is helpful for batting, but bowlers can also get the benefit if they try well. Fielding first after winning the toss can be a good option. However, there will be a 40 to 50 percent chance of rain during the match. And, that can be a spoilsport as well.

Probable XIs

England: Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont, Danni Wyatt, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Issy Wong, and Lauren Bell.

Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Kim Garth, and Darcie Brown.