Australia Women will face Pakistan Women in the 2nd of the 3 matches ODI series on Wednesday. In a rain-shortened game, the hosts Australia scripted a convincing 8 wickets win in the 1st ODI to go 1-0 up in the series.
Match Details:
Australia Women vs Pakistan Women, 2nd ODI
Venue: Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Date & Time: January 18th, at 5:35 AM IST and 10:05 AM Local Time
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
What is the pitch report for AU-W vs PK-W, 2nd ODI?
The conditions favor the bowlers early on in the innings and as the game goes on the wicket becomes hard and the runs will come easily. A score of more than 220 is a must to win a game here.
High risk, high reward, but mastering the reverse sweep allows a batter to manipulate the field 🧠
Australia’s newest ODI star Phoebe Litchfield explains how it’s done 🧹@Gatorade | #Masterclass pic.twitter.com/y40vfKF1Jb
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 17, 2023
Recent form:
Australia Women: Won Won Won Won Won
Pakistan Women: Lost Won Won Won Lost
AU-W vs PK-W, 2nd ODI Probable Winners:
Australia Women are expected to win this match.
What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for AU-W vs PK-W, 2nd ODI?
Australia Women
Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Meg Lanning (c), Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Pakistan Women
Muneeba Ali, Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof (c), Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Kainat Imtiaz, Fatima Sana, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal
Injury Updates:
All the players in the squad are fit at the moment. It will be added when there is an update.
What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for AU-W vs PK-W, 2nd ODI?
Top Pick – Batter
Meg Lanning played a captain’s innings of 67 runs in the 1st ODI to take the side home. She is an elite cricketer and a must-pick for your fantasy teams.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Nida Dar is a dependable all-round cricketer for Pakistan. She came in when the side was struggling at 3 for 38 in the 1st ODI and scored 59 runs before getting dismissed in the 40th over.
Top Pick – Bowler
Darcie Brown bowled brilliantly with the new cherry in the 1st ODI and removed Pakistani openers Muneeba Ali and Sidra Ameen for single digits.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Beth Mooney had a bad day at the office in the 1st ODI as she was dismissed for just one run. She has 1751 runs to her name in 50 ODI innings, averaging 48.63.
X-Factor:
What a start to kick off her ODI career, Phoebe Litchfield announced her arrival with an excellent 78* runs in the 1st ODI which comprised 9 fours and a six.
What are the fantasy suggested teams for AU-W vs PK-W, 2nd ODI?
1. Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning, Bismah Maroof, Tahlia McGrath, Phoebe Litchfield (vc), Nida Dar (c), Ashleigh Gardner, Omaima Sohail, Jess Jonassen, Diana Baig, Darcie Brown
2. Beth Mooney (c), Meg Lanning, Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Nida Dar, Ashleigh Gardner (vc), Jess Jonassen, Diana Baig, Alana King
Phoebe Litchfield asking Meg Lanning mid-innings what her favourite shot is. Obsessed 😂@FoxCricket | #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/cgk0gzdUcq
— Australian Women’s Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket) January 16, 2023
Pre-Match Analysis:
It’s always tough to beat Australia Women in their own backyard. In the 1st ODI where the game was reduced to 40 overs, they chased 160 runs with 67 balls to spare to go 1-0 up in the series. Phoebe Litchfield who replaced injured Alyssa Healy scored an unbeaten 78* runs in her first ODI innings. Meg Lanning who returned to International cricket after taking a personal break added a well-made 67 runs. Initially Darcie Brown and Jess Jonassen picked up 2 wickets apiece to restrict the visitors to 160 runs on the board. Considering their rich vein of form in the white ball they are the sheer favorites to win the series with a game left.
Pakistan Women did well to get to the 160 run-mark in the 1st ODI after being reduced to 3 for 38. Nida Dar took the responsibility and scored valiant 59 runs and Bismah Maroof was the other batter who showed more temperament, scoring 28 runs. It was too easy for Southern Stars batters as their bowlers weren’t up to the task while defending the marginal score. They completely rely on Nida Dar which is not a great sign. It’s a do-or-die game for them in order to stay alive in the series.
