At Sydney Olympic Park on April 4, 2025, Australia A Women will play England A Women in the second One Dayer of their three-match series. Georgia Voll’s unbeaten 137 and Sianna Ginger’s remarkable five-wicket haul helped the hosts win the first game by a commanding five wickets.
With 43 each from Grace Scrivens and Hollie Armitage, England A struggled to build on their starts, resulting in England A’s poor showing of 214/9 in the first One Dayer and it was Ginger’s outstanding 5/35 that prevented England A from posting a higher total. In 41.1 overs, Australia A easily chased down the required, while England A’s sole significant highlight with the ball was Mady Villiers’ 3/28. Following their recent defeat to England A in the T20I series, the victory confirmed Australia A’s supremacy.
Squads:
Australia A Women
Nicole Faltum (C, WK), Charli Knott (VC), Lauren Cheatle, Hannah Darlington, Sophie Day, Tess Flintoff, Sianna Ginger, Nicola Hancock, Ella Hayward, Anika Learoyd, Amy Smith, Georgia Voll, Courtney Webb, Tahlia Wilson
England A Women
Hollie Armitage (C), Alice Capsey, Georgia Davis, Mahika Gaur, Kirstie Gordon, Jodi Grewcock, Bess Heath, Emma Jones, Freya Kemp, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Charis Pavely, Grace Potts, Paige Scholfield, Grace Scrivens, Seren Smale, Bryony Smith, Alexa Stonehouse, Mady Villiers, Issy Wong
Players to look out:
Georgia Voll
The 21-year-old all-rounder demonstrated her ability to play under pressure and anchor the innings in the previous game with her match-winning century (137*). She is an essential batter for any team given her recent performance. She is a very gifted player who offers off-break bowling options and has amassed 173 runs in just three ODIs.
Charli Knott
The 22-year-old emerging all-rounder is a dynamic player who can contribute with the bat and the ball. She is a vital asset since she can contribute with critical overs and offers versatility in the middle order. In the 2024-25 domestic One Day competition, she amassed 556 runs in 13 outings and also claimed 14 wickets.
Alice Capsey
The 20-year-old all-rounder is a bright young talent in English cricket. She wins matches with her powerful hitting and potent off-spin bowling. She has taken 8 wickets in 11 innings at an economy rate of 4.57 and amassed 283 runs at a strike rate of 73 in 17 innings of ODIs.
Issy Wong
The 22-year-old pace bowling all-rounder is a threat with her speed and bounce which makes her a serious contender to take wickets. Her aggressive lower order hitting also gives the batting lineup depth. She strikes at a strike rate of 180+ in the lower order and has claimed 4 wickets in just 3 ODI appearances.
Pitch:
Shot making is difficult at first because of the Sydney Olympic Park surface’s favourable bounce and carry for pacers. With an average score of 244 in the first inning, batters who settle in can capitalise later. Since chasing under lights has proven difficult due to rising seam movement, the captain who wins the toss is probably going to choose to bat first.
Weather:
Clear skies and pleasant temperatures of about 22°C are predicted for the match day. There will be some early swing for pacers because the humidity levels will stay mild. A complete game without weather disruptions is anticipated as there is no forecast for rain.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Georgia Voll, Grace Scrivens, Alice Capsey, Charli Knott, Nicole Faltum, Hollie Armitage, Ella Hayward, Mady Villiers, Sianna Ginger, Issy Wong, Nicola Hancock
Match details:
Date – April 4, 2025
Time – 5:00 AM IST
Venue – Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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