Healy out injured as Australia opts to bowl against England at Women’s Cricket World Cup

Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first against England in the Women’s Cricket World Cup in Indore, India. The defending champions are led by Tahlia McGrath in the absence of Alyssa Healy, who is sidelined with a calf injury.

Both Australia and England have already secured spots in the semifinals and remain undefeated in the tournament. Australia, a seven-time champion, currently sits in second place with four wins in five games and a no result. They have made three changes to their lineup, with Georgia Voll replacing Healy as the opener, Sophie Molineux and Kim Garth coming in for Georgia Wareham and Darcie Brown. Beth Mooney will take over wicketkeeping duties in Healy’s absence.

On the other hand, England, a four-time champion, is in third place with four wins and a no result in five games. They have opted to stick with the same lineup that defeated India in a thrilling match at the same venue to secure their spot in the semifinals.

The pitch at the Holkar Stadium in Indore is expected to be favorable for batsmen, with some grass on the surface. The evening dew could play a role in aiding the chasing team.

The teams for the match are as follows:
England: Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.

Australia: Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath (captain), Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.

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