AUS vs ENG, Only Test Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | England Women in Australia

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29 January 2025 | 08:51AM
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The highly anticipated Only Test Match between Australia Women (AUS) and England Women (ENG) will take place on January 30, 2025, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne. This Test match is expected to be a thrilling encounter as both teams come with a mix of experience and youth. Australia’s strong side, with the likes of Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, and Alyssa Healy, will be looking to use home conditions to their advantage, especially on a pitch that is often known for offering bounce and turn as the match progresses. 


England, on the other hand, comes into the contest with a formidable squad led by Heather Knight and bolstered by the prowess of Sophie Ecclestone and Nat Sciver-Brunt. With both teams having powerful batting orders and skilled bowling units, this Test match promises to be an exciting one. The battle between Australia’s experienced core and England’s capable newcomers will be key. As fans look forward to seeing how the teams adapt to Test cricket’s demands, the AUS vs ENG live score will provide a real-time glimpse of what unfolds in this historic one-off Test match.


AUS vs ENG, Only Test Match Details

Series

England Women in Australia

Match

Australia Women vs England Women

Date & Time

30 January 2025, 09:00AM

Venue

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

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AUS vs ENG, Only Test Match Weather Condition

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Humidity

39%

Wind

6.8 km/h

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Clear

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

Spinning Pitch

Batting Condition

Average

Pace Bowling

Swing Favourable

Spin Bowling

Average

Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The Melbourne Cricket Ground offers a surface that typically favors both batters and bowlers in equal measure. Early on, the pitch is expected to provide a good bounce for pacers, with seam movement in the first innings. As the Test progresses, it may turn, offering support to spinners. The outfield is generally fast, which should allow batters to score runs, but with the MCG being a large ground, boundaries might require some effort. Teams will need to adapt to the conditions quickly, with the first few days likely seeing the pitch change in character, making the toss crucial. Expect an intriguing contest between bat and ball.

Australia Women Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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England Women Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

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X

0

Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

0

X

0

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

X

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

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Bowling First

AUS vs ENG, Only Test Match Squad

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AUS Probable XI :

Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Darcie Brown, Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney

ENG Probable XI :

Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Linsey Smith, Sarah Glenn, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Tammy Beaumont

Conclusion

The only Test match between AUS and ENG will be a highly competitive affair, with both teams boasting world-class talent in their ranks. Australia’s home advantage and their depth in both batting and bowling make them the favorites, but England’s quality, especially in spin and all-round capabilities, cannot be underestimated. With the game set at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the result will hinge on how well each team handles the fluctuating conditions, particularly the changes in the pitch as the match progresses. The AUS vs ENG live score will be the go-to source for tracking this enthralling encounter, as both sides aim to dominate the Test format and claim victory.