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Australia and South Africa are set to meet in a historic encounter in women’s cricket, featuring a one-off Test starting on Thursday (February 15). The iconic WACA Stadium will host this significant match, marking its return to hosting Test matches after a seven-year hiatus.
Alyssa Healy will lead the charge for Australia, while Laura Wolvaardt will captain the South African women’s team. This match promises to be a notable moment in women’s cricket, played at a venue with rich cricketing history.
Test Stats and Records at W.A.C.A. Ground:
- Total Matches: 46
- Matches won batting first: 19
- Matches won bowling first: 18
- Average 1st innings Score: 326
- Average 2nd innings Score: 321
- Average 3rd innings Score: 289
- Average 4th innings Score: 202
- Highest total recorded: 735/6 (146.3 Overs) By Australia vs Zimbabwe
- Lowest total recorded: 62/10 (21.2 Overs) By Pakistan vs Australia
- Highest score chased: 414/4 (119.2 Overs) By South Africa vs Australia
- Lowest score defended: 123/10 (48.1 Overs) By Australia Women vs England Women
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W.A.C.A. Ground Pitch Report:
The WACA pitch is renowned for being hard with a covering of grass, providing favourable conditions for fast bowlers. Batters will need to exercise caution and showcase strong technical skills to succeed, given that the ball tends to come onto the bat rapidly. The substantial bounce can pose challenges for timing shots accurately. As the match progresses, the pitch is expected to flatten out, offering batters a chance to score runs more comfortably. Despite this, the seam movement remains a constant threat throughout the game, making it challenging for batsmen to play through the line. It’s noteworthy that this upcoming match will mark the return of Test cricket to the WACA after a seven-year hiatus.
Perth Weather Forecast:
The upcoming match in Perth is expected to have clear and rain-free weather conditions. There is no chance of precipitation, ensuring optimal playing conditions. The temperature is anticipated to vary, reaching highs of around 41 degrees Celsius and dropping to a low of 27 degrees Celsius. Players and spectators can expect a relatively warm climate throughout the match.
Australia Women vs South Africa Women, One-Off Test: Probable Playing XI:
Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (c), Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt.
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Mieke de Ridder, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba
