With 2 rounds now completed in the ICC Women's International Championship, one particular pattern stands out - home advantage appears to be a significant factor in women's international cricket.
We've seen this with the West Indies - winning 3/0 at home; then losing 3/0 away - and New Zealand too - losing 3/0 away; then winning 2/1 at home.
But the anecdotal evidence is also supported by the stats.
Overall, the home side has won over 70% of the 27 ODIs played, while the away side has won just 22%, with a couple of "No Results" making up the numbers.
England will be hoping the model persists this August against the Southern Stars; but if there's one stat that stands out above even home-field advantage, it's this one:
Australia: Played 6; Won 6; Lost 0!
It is going to be an interesting summer!
Aren't South Africa the exception to this though? They're still doing pretty well in ODI championship away from home. They haven't played many of the "big" teams yet though.
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