One Day Series: 2nd Match
Stadium: Somerset County Cricket Club, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
26 May 2024
England Women and Pakistan Women are going head to head in the 2nd Match of One Day Series at Somerset County Cricket Club, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom on 26 May 2024.
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England will be pleased with their victory in the first ODI, although they would have preferred a larger winning margin. Despite this, they have taken a 1-0 lead in the series which is the most important thing. The opening batsmen, including Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight, and Alice Capsey, all performed well with the bat. Capsey, in particular, had a standout performance, achieving her best score in an ODI match. England will aim to score a high total once again, as their opponents have never surpassed 209 runs against them. With a number of all-rounders like Nat Sciver and Brunt, England's batting lineup is strong. Additionally, their bowling attack, led by Sophie Ecclestone's 3 wickets, is solid. Support from Charlie Dean was also significant, while Kate Cross and Lauren Bell will need to maintain better line and length in the upcoming matches.
England Women Predicted Lineup
Maia Bouchier, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight (c), Nat Scivr-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell.
Pakistan Women form
Pakistan's winless streak against England continues as they were unable to make a significant impact in the recent match. However, there were some encouraging performances that the team can build on. Nida Dar stood out with both bat and ball, taking 3 wickets and scoring 26 runs. The bowlers also impressed by taking 9 wickets, with Nashra Sandhu and Umme Hani contributing with 2 wickets each. The spin department will be led by Nida, Nashra, and Umme, while the seam attack includes Fatima Sana, Diana Baig, and Aliya Riaz. Sidra Ameen struggled in the previous match, scoring just 2 runs off 18 deliveries. The opening partnership with Sadaf Shamas will be crucial for Pakistan. The middle order boasts talented performers like Najiha Alvi and Muneeba Ali.
Pakistan Women Predicted Lineup
Sidra Ameen, Sadaf Shamas, Muneeba Ali, Ayesha Zafar, Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Najiha Alvi (wk), Umm-e-Hani, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu.
England Women vs Pakistan Women Expert Tips & Prediction
When a team wins the toss at the Cooper Associates ground in Taunton, they are likely to choose to bowl first. The pitch at this ground is known to be challenging for batsmen, with an average first-inning score in WODIs just over 200 runs. The new ball will assist seamers, while spinners will become more effective as the ball gets older due to the grassy surface that allows movement. Anything over 225 runs will be a tough target to chase. The weather forecast predicts overcast conditions with occasional showers, potentially affecting the game.
Considering the conditions, we believe that the home team has an advantage in this match due to their well-balanced team and good form of players. Pakistan may struggle to compete against the opposition. Our recommendation is to bet on England W to win.