The much-awaited India Women tour of Australia 2026 begins with the T20I series, where both teams will look to start strong. The 1st T20I between Australia Women and India Women will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
This multi-format tour includes one Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is. With several star players returning after the Women’s Premier League 2026, fans can expect a high-quality contest between two strong sides.
Australia will enter the series under new leadership after Alyssa Healy’s retirement, while India will aim to challenge the hosts in their own conditions.
AUS-W vs IND-W Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Women tour of Australia 2026 |
| Match | Australia Women vs India Women – 1st T20I |
| Date | Sunday, 15 February 2026 |
| Time | 01:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
Match Preview
Australia Women
Australia Women remain one of the strongest teams in world cricket. The side will now be led by Sophie Molineux, and the team looks well-balanced with multiple match-winning all-rounders.
Key players like Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Beth Mooney, and Annabel Sutherland are back after the WPL 2026, which adds strength to both batting and bowling.
Key Strengths
- Strong all-round depth
- Quality pace attack suited for Sydney conditions
- Experienced match-winners across departments
Key Concerns
- New captaincy combination
- First T20I series after a long gap
India Women
India Women come into this series after playing competitive cricket recently. The batting lineup looks strong with Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Harmanpreet Kaur.
The team will rely on all-rounders like Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil and their pace attack to challenge Australia.
Key Strengths
- Aggressive top-order batting
- Recent match practice
- Balanced spin and pace options
Key Concerns
- Lack of all-round depth compared to Australia
- Challenging overseas conditions
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Australia Women | 26 |
| India Women | 7 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Australia Women | W, W, W, W, W |
| India Women | W, W, W, W, W |
Weather & Pitch Report – Sydney
Weather
- Temperature: 20–22°C
- Humidity: 65–70%
- Rain: 10% chance
Pitch Report
- Pace-friendly surface
- Good bounce for fast bowlers
- Batting becomes easier once set
- Teams batting first have had more success
Sydney Cricket Ground – T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 23 |
| Bat First Wins | 14 |
| Bat Second Wins | 8 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 161 |
| Highest Score | 221/5 |
| Lowest Score | 101 |
Predicted Playing XI
Australia Women
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Beth Mooney (wk)
- Georgia Voll
- Ellyse Perry
- Ash Gardner
- Annabel Sutherland
- Nicola Carey
- Georgia Wareham
- Sophie Molineux (c)
- Kim Garth
- Darcie Brown
India Women
- Smriti Mandhana
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
- Deepti Sharma
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Arundhati Reddy
- Shreyanka Patil
- Kranti Gaud
- Shree Charani
- Renuka Singh
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Ash Gardner
- Smriti Mandhana
- Ellyse Perry
- Harmanpreet Kaur
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Annabel Sutherland
- Deepti Sharma
- Shafali Verma
- Beth Mooney
AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Australia Women have a stronger squad on paper with multiple all-rounders and better depth in both batting and bowling. The Sydney conditions will also suit their pace attack.
India Women have a strong batting lineup and recent match practice, but the lack of all-round depth could be a challenge against a balanced Australian side.
If Australia’s key all-rounders perform well, they should have the advantage in this match.
Predicted Winner: Australia Women
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Australia Women | No injury updates |
| India Women | No injury updates |
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