Women’s WC 2022: SF 1, AUS vs WI Preview – Depleted WI up against unbeaten Aussies
Australia will take on West Indies in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022. The Aussies completed the league stage on a very powerful note as they won all seven to become the first team to qualify for the semi-finals, and ended at the No. 1 spot in the points table with 14 points in their bag.
Australia will face a setback as Ellyse Perry has been ruled out of the semi-final due to an injury. She suffered a back spasm during their match against South Africa, and as a result, was rested for some time.
Australia will look to continue their dominance in the World Cup 2022, and also look to extend their ODI winning streak. In their previous encounter during this World Cup, Australia defeated West Indies by seven wickets. West Indies gave them a tough fight in the game but eventually ended up on the losing side.
Match Info
Australia Women vs West Indies Women, Semi-finals 1
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Start Date and Time: 30th March 2022 at 03:30 AM IST
AUS-W vs WI-W Head-to-Head in World Cups
Matches – 7 AUSW – 6 WIW – 1
Playing Combinations for AUS-W and WI-W
Australia
Star openers Rachel Haynes and wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy will open the semi-finals game for their team. Skipper Meg Lanning will keep her No. 3 spot intact and Beth Mooney will shift a place above to take the No. 4 spot as Ellyse Perry’ has been ruled out. All-rounder Tahlia McGrath might be seen playing at No. 5 followed by Ashleigh Gardner at No. 6. Annabel Sutherland will continue on her team at No. 7 and will be joined by Jess Jonassen in the order at No. 8. Alana King, Megan Schutt, and Darcie Brown will complete the line-up.
Predicted XI: Rachael Haynes, Alyssa Healy (WK), Meg Lanning (C), Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
West Indies
The batting row will start with Deandra Dottin and Hayley Mathews opening the innings for their team. Kycia Knight will complete the top order at No. 3 and skipper Stefanie Taylor will open the middle order at No. 4. Shemaine Campbelle and Chedean Nation will hold the anchor tight at No. 5 and No. 6 positions, followed by Chinelle Henry at No. 7. Aaliyah Alleyne might as well take the No. 8 position. The bottom order will be handled by Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman and Shamilia Connell
Predicted XI: Deandra Dottin, Hayley Mathews, Kycia Knight, Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle, Chedean Nation, Chinelle Harry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman, Shamilia Connell
