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Womens Ashes 2023 EN-W vs AU-W 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report | EN-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Today | Edgbaston Pitch Report

It may be the first T20I, but it’s already must-win territory for England. Coming into this series with hopes of finally retaining the Ashes, the home side fell to a potentially fatal defeat in what turned out to be a gripping Test match against Australia. However, they had a number of terrific individual performances, which can bode well for the limited overs matches.

Following their Test win led by Ashleigh Gardner’s superb 12-wicket haul, all Australia needs is two wins out of the six white-ball games. But, expect this magnificent team to fight for every victory, with the sheer depth and quality in their lineup so difficult to overcome. Indeed, a win here will put a firmer grip on the Ashes.

Womens Ashes 2023 EN-W vs AU-W 1st T20 Possible Playing XIs

England could look to play Danielle Gibson who batted well against Australia A recently. She scored 20* and 44 in two T20 matches.

England: 1. Sophia Dunkley, 2. Danni Wyatt, 3. Nat Sciver-Brunt, 4. Heather Knight (c), 5. Alice Capsey, 6. Maia Boucher/Danielle Gibson, 7. Issy Wong, 8. Sophie Ecclestone, 9. Kate Cross, 10. Charlie Dean, 11. Sarah Glenn

Australia can adjust their batting lineup according to the situation. Also, it will be a tough call regarding the final XI, with the likes of Phoebe Litchfield, Kim Garth and Georgia Wareham potentially missing out.

Australia: 1. Alyssa Healy (c & wk), 2. Beth Mooney, 3. Tahlia McGrath, 4. Ellyse Perry, 5. Ashleigh Gardner, 6. Grace Harris, 7. Annabel Sutherland, 8. Jess Jonassen, 9. Darcie Brown, 10. Alana King, 11. Megan Schutt

EN-W vs AU-W 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction 2023: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

England:

• Sophia Dunkley is an X-Factor player for England. She is striking at 160.48 in 11 T20s this year, but is only averaging 18.09. If she can get through the powerplay, watch out.
• Nat Sciver-Brunt was excellent in the inaugural Women’s Premier League earlier in 2023. She is on fire with the bat this year, with 548 runs at a superb average of 68.50 and strike rate of 140.51.
• Against Australia, Sciver-Brunt has scored 459 runs (avg. 24.16, SR 105.52) and picked up 18 wickets (avg. 23.67, econ. 7.58).
• Heather Knight averages just 14.95 in 23 T20 innings against Australia.
• Alice Capsey has smashed 232 runs in T20s this year at a strike rate of 154.67. The all-rounder could be key as a finisher for the home side.
• Sophie Ecclestone continues to amaze. The left-arm spinner recently took ten wickets in the Test match. Against Australia in T20s, she has taken 16 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 20.88 and economy of 6.70.
• Ecclestone has a good record against Alyssa Healy in T20Is: 46 balls, 44 runs, two dismissals.

Australia:

• The consistent Beth Mooney is one to watch, as always. The opener has excellent T20 numbers against England: 12 inns, 419 runs, avg. 46.56, SR 137.38.
• Tahlia McGrath has struck 615 runs in 18 T20I innings at an average of 61.50 and strike rate of 142.69. Her top score of 91* came against England.
• Ashleigh Gardner is coming off a superb 12-wicket haul in the Test. She averages just 18.44 with the bat against England, but can improve on that record. She also has seven wickets in nine innings against them (avg. 19.71, econ. 7.26).
• Grace Harris can cause damage as a finisher. In nine T20 innings this year, she has smashed 265 runs at a strike rate of 166.67.
• Megan Schutt has dismissed Danni Wyatt six times for 154 runs in 148 deliveries in all T20s. She has 26 wickets overall against England, the second-most in ENG-AUS T20s behind Ellyse Perry’s 29.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 40, England 19, Australia 19, 2 N/R.
• Australia have won nine of the last 11 completed T20s between the teams.
• Nat Sciver-Brunt has taken 11 wickets along with her 548 runs in T20s this year.
• Issy Wong has taken 15 wickets in ten T20s this year (econ. 6.46).

Edgbaston Birmingham Pitch Report and Weather

Expect excellent batting conditions in Birmingham. Warwickshire Bears smashed 228 in the Vitality Blast on June 24, soon after the first men’s Ashes Test saw a good batting surface. A clear and cool evening is forecast.

Women’s Ashes 2023 1st T20: EN-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Today 1 July

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

EN-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction: Ideal team combination

• 1-2 wicket-keepers
• 3 batters
• 4 all-rounders
• 2-3 bowlers

Option 1:

Option 2:

Womens Ashes 2023 EN-W vs AU-W 1st T20 Match Prediction – Who will win?

Australia to win.