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After losing the first WT20I by four wickets, England will be charged up to get the job done and bring the series to level terms at The Oval in London on July 5. Notably, their bowlers did a decent job towards the fag end but their struggle with the new ball was under scanner. When it comes to batting, Sophia Dunkley was sensational but a complete flop show from the middle order ultimately cost them the match. 

Thus, certain things need to change for them in the second WT20I. Since more or less it’s the batters who dominate and change the complexion of the game, the batters will have to do something special in the upcoming match in order to get the job done. Who can the hosts rely upon? Let’s dissect:

Danielle Wyatt

After having a poor game last time around, opener Danielle Wyatt will be hoping to score big in the upcoming match. The 32-year-old is known for her power-hitting abilities and thus, it will be interesting to see how she goes about her business. Notably, she has represented the national team in 144 T20I matches, scoring 2376 runs in the process.

Nat Sciver-Brunt

Veteran all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt is very consistent and can wreak havoc against any opponent on her day. She has represented England in 109 WT20I matches, scoring 2182 runs in the process. She has played multiple vital innings for the national team in the past and thus, the team management will be hoping for similar performances from her in the upcoming game.

Sophia Dunkley

Flamboyant opener Sophia Dunkley was at her very best in the last match, scoring 56 runs off 49 deliveries. She had very little support from the middle order batters and thus, the cricketer couldn’t accelerate much in the last match but has the talent to go after every ball. The 24-year-old has represented the national team in 45 WT20I games, scoring 708 runs in the process.