Women’s Ashes 2021-22, 2nd ODI: AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Australia will face England in the 2nd ODI on Sunday. Australia registered a 27-run win in the 1^st ODI to retain the Ashes and currently leading 2-0 with two matches still to be played. Beth Mooney who played excellent innings in the 1^st ODI may be rested for the 2^nd game as she didn’t take the field in the 2^nd innings. They are one win away from regaining the Ashes.

England, on the other hand, are yet to win a game on this tour. They are under tremendous pressure to win the remaining 2 matches to level the Ashes in terms of points. They did exceptionally well to restrict the Australia Women for just 205 runs in the 1st ODI, however, batters’ failure in the 2^nd half cost them.

Match Details:

Australia Women vs England Women, 2nd ODI

Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne

Date & Time: February 6th, at 4:35 AM IST and 10:05 AM Local Time

Pitch Report:

Junction Oval is hosting an ODI for the first time. It’s a batting-friendly surface with a quick outfield. The teams batting first will have more chances of winning this game.

Probable Playing XIs AU-W vs EN-W:

Australia Women

Rachael Haynes, Alyssa Healy (wk), Meg Lanning (c), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney / Nicola Carey, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

England Women

Lauren Winfield, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight (c), Natalie Sciver, Amy Jones (wk), Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt, Katherine Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, Anya Shrubsole, Kate Cross

Top Picks for AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Australia Women

Tahlia McGrath is a having great summer. She steadied the things in the middle in the 1^st ODI by scoring 29 runs from 48 balls and later picked up 2 wickets at an economy of 3.4.

Alyssa Healy got the required start in the 1st ODI and failed to capitalize on it as she was dismissed for 27 runs. She is expected to score big runs in the 2nd ODI.

Top Picks – England Women

Katherine Brunt had a great game in the 1^st ODI though England Women lost the match by 27 runs. Initially, she picked up 3 wickets at an economy of 4 and later scored 32* runs from 46 balls.

Natalie Sciver was the top scorer for England Women in the 1^st ODI. She scored 45 runs from 66 balls with three fours. She has got immense talent and is a must-buy for your fantasy teams.

AU-W vs EN-W Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Alyssa Healy (c), Meg Lanning, Danielle Wyatt, Lauren Winfield (vc), Rachael Haynes, Katherine Brunt, Natalie Sciver, Tahlia McGrath, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Kate Cross

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AU-W vs EN-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Alyssa Healy, Heather Knight (vc), Tammy Beaumont, Rachael Haynes (c), Katherine Brunt, Natalie Sciver, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Jess Jonassen, Kate Cross, Darcie Brown

AU-W vs EN-W Risky Captaincy Choices:

Meg Lanning is in good form with the bat, she managed to score 28 runs in the 1^st ODI. It’s worth a risk and you can pick her as your fantasy team skipper.

Tammy Beaumont had a short stay at the crease in the 1^st ODI. You can take a risk and pick her as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Ellyse Perry is not in the best of forms with the bat for the standards she has set and also considering plenty of options in the all-rounder’s slot, it’s better to avoid her while making your fantasy teams.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.