Harmanpreet Kaur-led India Women are gearing up for their three-match T20I series against Australia, with matches scheduled to take place across Sydney, Canberra, and Adelaide, starting on February 15.
Harmanpreet has been entrusted to guide the squad following their historic ODI World Cup 2025 triumph. The hosts, led by new T20I captain Sophie Molineux, are looking to fine-tune their combinations in what is a crucial tune-up series for both sides’ T20 World Cup 2026 title hopes in England.
Australia’s transition and T20 World Cup 2026 readiness
Australia will enter this series in a transition phase following the retirement of legendary leader Alyssa Healy. Under Molineux, the team has focused on long-term peaking for the upcoming World Cup in England, recently resting veterans like Megan Schutt and Alana King from the T20I leg to manage workloads. With star all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner in great form and the inclusion of rising talent Georgia Voll, the Aussies signal a deep and versatile squad. Currently the world No. 1 in the format, they are eager to test their mettle against India’s spin attack in the familiar home conditions of the SCG and Adelaide Oval.
India’s momentum and Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership
India will look to solidify their T20I identity under Harmanpreet Kaur, fresh off the momentum of their 2025 global success. Following a period of experimentation, the team is now in a focused phase of preparation for the next global showpiece. Harmanpreet remains the focal point of a squad that boasts the return of Shreyanka Patil and Bharti Fulmali. With stalwarts like Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma supporting the captain, alongside stars like Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, India are desperate to find the right winning rhythm away from home to carry significant momentum into the World Cup season.
AUS-W vs IND-W 2026, T20I series: Broadcast and Live Streaming details
- Australia: Fox Cricket (Foxtel), Kayo Sports
- India: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- South Africa: Supersport
Australia vs India 2026: T20I Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local/AEDT) | Time (IST) |
| February 15 | 1st T20I | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 7:15 PM | 1:45 PM |
| February 19 | 2nd T20I | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM | |
| February 21 | 3rd T20I | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:45 PM | 1:45 PM |
AUS-W vs IND-W Squads
- India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), G Kamalini (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Shreyanka Patil.
- Australia Women: Sophie Molineux (c), Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner (vc), Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Beth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
