England and Australia to battle for Ashes supremacy in second ODI

England and Australia will clash in the second ODI of the Women’s Ashes on Sunday, July 16 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. The series is currently tied at 1-1, with each team having won one match.

England will be looking to build on their momentum after their thrilling win in the first ODI. Captain Heather Knight led from the front with an unbeaten 75, as England chased down a target of 264 with just three wickets to spare.

Australia will be hoping to bounce back after their loss in the first ODI. They will be led by Meg Lanning, who is the leading run-scorer in the series so far.

The second ODI is a crucial match in the Ashes series. The winner of the match will take a 2-1 lead in the series, and will be in a strong position to win the series.

The match is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST. It will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv.

Here are some key things to watch out for in the second ODI:

• England’s batting: England’s batting has been in good form in the series so far. Knight has been in excellent form, and she will be looking to continue her good run. Tammy Beaumont and Natalie Sciver are also in good form, and they will be looking to contribute with the bat.
• Australia’s bowling: Australia’s bowling has been the Achilles heel in the series so far. They have struggled to contain the England batsmen, and they will need to improve their bowling if they want to win the second ODI. Jess Jonassen has been the pick of the bowlers, but she will need support from the other bowlers if Australia want to win the match.
• The pitch: The pitch at The Rose Bowl is a good batting surface, and it is expected to be a high-scoring match. However, there is some grass on the pitch, so the bowlers will have some help if they can get it to move.

The second ODI is sure to be a thrilling contest, and it is one that cricket fans will not want to miss.

Here are some other things to watch out for in the second ODI:

• The toss: The toss will be crucial in the second ODI. The team that wins the toss will have the option of batting first or bowling first. If they choose to bat first, they will need to score a big total to put pressure on Australia. If they choose to bowl first, they will need to take early wickets to put England under pressure.
• The weather: The weather is expected to be good for cricket on Sunday. There is a slight chance of rain, but it is not expected to be a major factor in the match.
• The crowd: The crowd at The Rose Bowl is expected to be large for the second ODI. The Ashes is a major rivalry in women’s cricket, and the fans are always passionate about the matches. The crowd will be a factor in the match, and it could help to lift either team.

The second ODI is sure to be a close contest, and it is one that could decide the outcome of the Ashes series. Cricket fans will not want to miss this match!