Australia Women will face India Women in the One-Off Test of the India Women tour of Australia 2026 at the historic WACA Ground in Perth. The match will be played from March 6 to March 10, starting at 10:50 AM IST.
Australia Women currently lead the tour with 8-4 points after dominating the ODI series. India Women had earlier won the T20I series 2-1 but struggled badly in the ODIs. Now both teams will meet in the only Test match of the tour.
This Test match is also special because Alyssa Healy is expected to play her final international match for Australia, which makes this contest even more emotional for the hosts.
AUS-W vs IND-W Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Women tour of Australia 2026 |
| Match | Australia Women vs India Women – One-Off Test |
| Date | March 6-10, 2026 |
| Time | 10:50 AM IST |
| Venue | WACA Ground, Perth |
Match Preview
Australia Women
Australia Women have been dominant throughout the tour, especially in the ODI series where they defeated India comfortably. Their batting lineup looks very strong and several players are in excellent form.
Captain Alyssa Healy recently played a remarkable innings of 158 runs off 98 balls, showing her aggressive approach. Players like Beth Mooney, Ash Gardner, and Annabel Sutherland also provide strong support in both batting and bowling.
Playing at home conditions in Perth gives Australia another advantage.
Key Strengths
- Strong batting lineup
- Experienced pace attack
- Excellent record at home
Key Concern
- None major, but adapting to the longer Test format will be important
India Women
India Women started the tour well with a T20I series win but struggled badly in the ODI series. Their batting unit failed to deliver big scores and the bowlers also had difficulty controlling the Australian batters.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur will expect better performances from players like Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma in the Test match.
Adapting to the bounce and pace at the WACA Stadium will be the biggest challenge for India.
Key Strengths
- Experienced top-order batters
- Quality spin options
Key Concern
- Struggles against pace and bounce
Head-to-Head Record (Women’s Tests)
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Australia Women | 4 |
| India Women | 1 |
| Drawn | 6 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Australia Women | W, W, L, W, W |
| India Women | NR, W, W, L, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – WACA Stadium
Weather Report
- Temperature: 30-32°C
- Humidity: 30-40%
- Rain Chance: 0%
Pitch Report
The WACA Ground is known for its fast and bouncy pitch. Fast bowlers usually get extra bounce and carry, making it challenging for batters early in the innings.
Once batters settle, scoring becomes easier, but patience and technique are important on this surface.
WACA Ground Test Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 48 |
| Bat First Wins | 19 |
| Bat Second Wins | 19 |
| Drawn | 10 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 319 |
| Highest Score | 735/6 |
| Lowest Score | 62 |
Predicted Playing XI
Australia Women
- Alyssa Healy (c)
- Beth Mooney (wk)
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Georgia Voll
- Ash Gardner
- Annabel Sutherland
- Tahlia McGrath
- Lucy Hamilton
- Alana King
- Georgia Wareham
- Darcie Brown
India Women
- Smriti Mandhana
- Shafali Verma
- Pratika Rawal
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
- Deepti Sharma
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Kashvee Gautam
- Sayali Satghare
- Sneh Rana
- Kranti Gaud
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League Picks
Captain & Vice-Captain Options
- Smriti Mandhana
- Alyssa Healy
- Beth Mooney
- Harmanpreet Kaur
These players are consistent performers and can contribute with both bat and leadership.
Grand League Picks
Captain & Vice-Captain Options
- Ash Gardner
- Deepti Sharma
- Annabel Sutherland
- Phoebe Litchfield
These players are strong differential picks for larger contests.
AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
India Women struggled badly with the bat in the ODI series and will need significant improvement in this Test match. Playing at the WACA Ground will also be challenging because of the pace and bounce.
Australia Women, on the other hand, are in excellent form and have players performing consistently in both batting and bowling.
Considering the current momentum, home advantage, and squad strength, Australia Women will start the match as clear favorites.
Predicted Winner: Australia Women
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Australia Women | No injury updates |
| India Women | No injury updates |
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