Expert Teams
We have opted for fantasy cricket teams on basis of probable XIs, recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Pitch Data
(Based on the only women’s Test in Nottingham)
1st innings avg. score: 207/10
2nd innings avg. score: 208/6
3rd innings avg. score: 151/8
4th innings avg. score: 107/4
Wins
Batting 1st: —
Batting 2nd: —
Draw: 100%
Seamers took 68% of the wickets. Meanwhile, middle-order batters scored three of four fifties.
Fantasy Tips of The Day
Heather Knight has scored 683 runs in seven matches against Australia, including two hundreds and as many fifties.
Meanwhile, Natalie Sciver has collected 288 runs at 36 and scalped six wickets.
13 of Sophie Ecclestone’s 17 wickets in Tests have come at home. In the practice match against Australia A, she picked a five-for.
In the same game, Tammy Beaumont scored 201.
Versus England, Ellyse Perry has slammed 683 runs at 68 and bagged 35 wickets – of which 265 runs at 66 and 13 wickets have come in four matches in England.
Jess Jonassen registered two fifties in as many matches in England, also picking up three wickets.
Phoebe Litchfield‘s recent form has been impressive. She scored 78 in the practice match, including 12 fours. Above all, she averaged 49.87 in the 50-over domestic cup, which included her maiden century.
Since 2021, only Meg Lanning (160 runs) has scored more runs for Australia than Ashleigh Gardner (145), who smashed two fifties in as many matches.
Probable XIs
England: Emma Lamb, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight (c), Natalie Sciver, Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones, Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Issy Wong, Lauren Bell
Australia: Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham/Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown
