Australian captain Healy, aiming to assess her readiness to return to wicketkeeping after playing solely as a batter against New Zealand, managed a swift 38 runs in a rapid 91-run opening partnership with Georgia Voll, who once again impressed with a half-century off 38 balls.
Following the game's cancellation due to persistent rain interruptions, Healy engaged in a 20-minute wicketkeeping session with the Australian coaching staff on the outfield, preparing for Sunday's opening ODI.
Rain delayed the match's start after the toss. Upon resumption, Filer struggled to maintain her balance at the Scoreboard End, slipping four times before play was halted again due to rain.
When play resumed, Nat Sciver-Brunt completed Filer's incomplete first over. Filer later bowled from the Fig Tree End, but continued to slip during her delivery stride, ultimately finishing with figures of 2.5 overs, 33 runs conceded, and no wickets.
Despite these difficulties, England coach Jon Lewis expressed little concern, explaining that such slips were common for Filer in training due to her powerful approach to the crease, and that the damp conditions exacerbated the issue.
Lewis drew a comparison to Mark Wood's bowling style, explaining that the action of pulling the leg back after the front foot lands requires grip, and the wet conditions hindered this. He expressed hope for a drier pitch for Sunday's match.
Lewis remained confident that Filer's first bowling experience on the tour would not negatively impact her, especially given her pace was expected to be a key asset for England's bowling attack.
He emphasized Filer's confidence and acknowledged that the difficult conditions made it challenging for her to control the ball accurately.
Filer's participation in the first ODI may depend on Kate Cross's fitness. Cross, who was absent from the warm-up game and instead practiced at Cricket Central, is recovering from back spasms that cut short her South Africa tour. Lewis indicated a clearer assessment of her availability would be available within the next few days.
The weather forecast for Sydney predicts further showers in the coming days, potentially disrupting both teams' preparations.
