England Women vs Australia Women: head-to-head and other key stats

England W will lock horns with Australia W in the 3rd ODI. In a nail-biting encounter at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, Australia emerged victorious to claim the Ashes urn. Despite a valiant century from Nat Sciver-Brunt, England failed to seal the victory in a final-over thriller. While the upcoming final ODI will decide the ODI series winner, it holds no significance in terms of the Ashes title. With the current points tally at 8-6 in favour of Australia, they cannot reclaim the Ashes even if England triumphs in the 3rd ODI. Since Australia won the last multi-format Ashes, a draw in points would ensure they retain the prestigious silverware.

After three consecutive losses to England Women, Australia turned the tables in the last ODI. Having previously won the sole Test match and the first T20I, England needed to win all the remaining white-ball matches to stage a comeback. Led by Heather Knight, England managed to defeat the mighty Australians in back-to-back T20Is, followed by a victory in the 1st ODI. The series has been a captivating display of skill and determination from players such as Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, and Sophie Ecclestone.

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Meanwhile, the Australian side has shown intermittent brilliance, with Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry leading the run-scoring duties. The spin all-rounder trio of Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner, and Jess Jonassen have been influential throughout the series, stepping up in crucial moments. However, captain Alyssa Healy, along with pacers Darcie Brown and Megan Schutt, has struggled to find their best form.

Pitch

The pitch at the Taunton looks good for batting. The bowlers will have to be on their toes while bowling on this surface with very short boundaries on either side. The batters will enjoy their time at this Venue. The spinners tend to get a bit of purchase from the pitch.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 17

Australia W: 13

England W: 4

Match Details:

England W vs Australia W

Venue: Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton

Date & Time: 18th July, at 5:30 PM IST

FACTS

STATS – T20I