After decisively winning the three-match T20I series with a 3-0 sweep, where England Women (ENG W) successfully defended their totals in every match, they continued this trend in the ODI series by comfortably defending their score against the Pakistan Women (PAK W).
England’s brilliant all-round performance proved too strong for the visitors. Looking ahead to the second ODI, England aim to bat first again and target a score above 300. For Pakistan, this series is proving to be extremely challenging, and they risk being whitewashed unless something dramatic happens. England are expected to be too formidable for the Pakistani women to handle in the upcoming second game as well.
Match Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Match | England vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI |
| Venue |
The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
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| Date & Time | May 26, Sunday, 7:00 pm (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | FanCode (website and app) |
Pitch Report
The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton typically offers a balanced challenge for both batters and bowlers. Early on, seamers benefit from movement off the pitch and good bounce, aiding stroke-making. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to flatten, favoring the batters, with spinners potentially becoming influential in the later stages.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 13 |
| Won by England Women | 12 |
| Won by Pakistan Women | 00 |
| No Result | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | December 12, 1997 |
| Most-recent Fixture | May 22, 2022 |
Predicted Playing XIs
England Women:
Maia Bouchier, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell.
Pakistan Women:
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.
Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Nat Sciver-Brunt
Although Nat Sciver-Brunt managed only 39 runs in the two recent T20Is and had a low score in the initial ODI, her impressive record of 550 runs in the last 11 ODIs highlights her proficiency in the longer format. Looking ahead, she will be determined to continue her fine form in the upcoming 50-over matches.
Probable Best Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone
Left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone comes into the ongoing ODI in impressive form, having taken 15 wickets in her last seven matches, both in the domestic and international circuits. With the County Ground known for favoring the spinners in the later stages of games, she is most likely to make a significant impact in the forthcoming match.
Scenario 1
England Women win the toss and opt to bat first.
Powerplay: 40-50
England Women: 290-300
Powerplay: 25-35
Pakistan Women: 210-220
England Women win the match.