Australia Women v England Women predictions: Aussies should start strongly

Free cricket tips, best bets and analysis for Australia v England in the Women's World Cup on Saturday.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Cricket & Main Event, 1am Saturday

Best bet

Australia Women to have higher opening partnership
2pts 4-6 Betfair, Paddy Power

Match preview

England Women start their World Cup defence with the toughest possible fixture, against an Australia side who were odds-on favourites for the tournament in New Zealand ante-post.

The Aussies brushed aside England 3-0 in the ODI leg of their recent multi-format Ashes series and the English top-order batters can expect another examination with the new ball in Hamilton.

England lost their first wicket with the score at ten, 11 and two during February's Ashes one-dayers and Australia's top two Alyssa Healy and Rachael Haynes average 51 and 42 in ODIs since the 2017 World Cup.

Australia, 1-3 to start their campaign with a victory over 5-2 England, are an appealing bet to post a higher opening partnership than their Ashes rivals.

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