Only three members of Australia’s 15-woman T20 World Cup squad have performed in South Africa earlier than however the reigning champions are undaunted as they defend their title.
The world No.1 Australian ladies’s group has flown out to South Africa forward of their first match of the group stage, to be performed in opposition to New Zealand within the south-western city of Paarl on February 11.
Nine of the touring celebration featured in Australia’s squad at their T20 World Cup triumph on dwelling soil in 2020 however far fewer have skilled South African situations at any level of their careers.
Bowlers Annabel Sutherland and Georgia Wareham toured with the Australian U19s facet in April 2018, whereas Dublin-born Kim Garth performed for Ireland as a part of the 2010 ICC Women’s Challenge staged within the nation.
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic compelled Australia’s 2020 tour of South Africa to be cancelled, that means veterans Meg Lanning, Alyssa Healy and Ellyse Perry will probably be amongst these enjoying within the nation for the primary time.
But regardless of having little expertise to attract from, the Australians are unconcerned by the unknown.
“Depending on where you play, different grounds are going to play differently,” spinner Alana King instructed AAP.
“The general consensus is it’s going to play quite similarly to the grounds we have here (in Australia).”
Some members of the squad have sought recommendation from male counterparts with earlier consultant expertise enjoying in South Africa.
“I’ve been told by Travis Head that the ball flies off the edge at altitudes,” Grace Harris instructed AAP.
“I’m really looking forward to having a crack at the boundaries.
“‘Finchy’ (Aaron Finch) additionally mentioned it is fairly much like Brisbane and Perth climate. I’m actually wanting ahead to it, possibly it’s going to really feel like a second dwelling.”
Practice games against India and Ireland on February 6 and 8 are set to provide further insight into the conditions as well.
“We’re actually wanting ahead to those warm-up video games,” allrounder Tahlia McGrath told AAP.
“I’m fortunate I’ve had 50-over World Cup expertise and I’ve performed a little bit of T20 cricket so it is nearly adjusting to the situations actually.”
King said the bowling unit would steel itself for batter-friendly wickets.
“I simply assume it is about adapting on the day,” she mentioned.
“You can get all of the intel you need however you’ll be able to’t actually assess it till you are there and enjoying.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
