India Women will tour Australia from February 15 to March 9, 2026, for a multi-format series featuring three T20 Internationals, three One-Day Internationals, and a single Test match across six Australian venues.
The tour comes shortly after India’s ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 triumph and will see them face Australia in conditions that have traditionally favoured the hosts.
The series also carries added significance with Alyssa Healy set to lead Australia in her final ODI and Test appearances, while 19-year-old fast bowler Lucy Hamilton is in line for her Test debut.
India Women vs Australia Women 2026: Full Tour Schedule
The seven-match tour spans just over three weeks and includes day-night fixtures across formats to maximise viewership in both countries.
T20I Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Day | Time (GMT / Local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Feb 15, 2026 | Sunday | 8:00 AM / 7:00 PM | SCG, Sydney |
| 2nd T20I | Feb 19, 2026 | Thursday | 8:00 AM / 7:00 PM | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| 3rd T20I | Feb 21, 2026 | Saturday | 8:30 AM / 7:00 PM | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
All three T20Is will begin at 7:00 PM local time. India will also play a warm-up match against the Governor-General’s XI on February 13 at North Sydney Oval.
ODI Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Day | Time (GMT / Local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Feb 24, 2026 | Tuesday | 3:30 AM / 1:30 PM | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| 2nd ODI | Feb 27, 2026 | Friday | 3:30 AM / 2:30 PM | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| 3rd ODI | Mar 1, 2026 | Sunday | 3:30 AM / 2:30 PM | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
Both the second and third ODIs will be played in Hobart after the third match was shifted from Melbourne due to floodlight concerns.
Test Match Schedule
| Match | Date | Day | Time (GMT / Local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Only Test | Mar 6–9, 2026 | Fri–Mon | 5:30 AM / 1:30 PM | WACA, Perth |
The pink-ball day-night Test at the WACA will mark Alyssa Healy’s final international appearance and is also expected to be Lucy Hamilton’s Test debut.
India Women vs Australia Women: Head-to-Head Record
Australia Women hold a clear historical advantage over India Women across formats, although recent results suggest the gap is narrowing.
T20I Head-to-Head
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women | 35 | 26 | 7 | 74.3% |
| India Women | 35 | 7 | 26 | 20.0% |
Australia leads the T20I rivalry with 26 wins from 35 matches, including a 2-1 series victory during their last tour of India in January 2024.
ODI Head-to-Head
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women | 59 | 48 | 12 | 81.4% |
| India Women | 59 | 12 | 48 | 20.3% |
Australia’s dominance is strongest in ODIs, though India’s most notable recent success came in the 2025 World Cup semi-final, where they chased 339, the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history.
Test Head-to-Head
| Result | Matches |
|---|---|
| Australia Women Win | 4 |
| India Women Win | 1 |
| Draws | 6 |
| Total Matches | 11 |
Complete Squad Lists for India Women vs Australia Women 2026
Both teams have named balanced squads combining senior players and emerging talent.
India Women’s T20I Squad
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Harmanpreet Kaur |
| Vice-Captain | Smriti Mandhana |
Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Bharti Fulmali, Vaishnavi Sharma, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Shreyanka Patil, Richa Ghosh (wk), Gunalan Kamalini, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud and Arundhati Reddy are part of the squad.
Shreyanka Patil and Bharti Fulmali return, with Fulmali making her T20I comeback after last playing in 2019.
India Women’s ODI Squad
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Harmanpreet Kaur |
| Vice-Captain | Smriti Mandhana |
Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Vaishnavi Sharma, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, Richa Ghosh (wk), Gunalan Kamalini, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud and Kashvee Gautam complete the squad.
Vaishnavi Sharma and Gunalan Kamalini receive their maiden ODI call-ups.
India Women’s Test Squad
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Harmanpreet Kaur |
| Vice-Captain | Smriti Mandhana |
Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues, Amanjot Kaur, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Vaishnavi Sharma, Sneh Rana, Richa Ghosh (wk), Uma Chetry (wk), Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Gaud and Sayali Satghare are included in the squad.
Pratika Rawal returns to the Test squad after missing the white-ball series due to injury.
Australia Women’s T20I Squad
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Sophie Molineux |
| Vice-Captain | Tahlia McGrath |
| Vice-Captain | Ashleigh Gardner |
Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll and Georgia Wareham are named in the squad.
Sophie Molineux begins her tenure as Australia’s T20I captain following her WBBL title success with Melbourne Renegades.
Australia Women’s ODI Squad
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Alyssa Healy |
| Vice-Captain | Tahlia McGrath |
| Vice-Captain | Ashleigh Gardner |
Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll and Georgia Wareham complete the ODI squad.
Nicola Carey returns to international cricket, while Megan Schutt is omitted from the ODI squad.
Australia Women’s Test Squad
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Alyssa Healy |
| Vice-Captain | Tahlia McGrath |
| Vice-Captain | Ashleigh Gardner |
Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll and Georgia Wareham are selected in the Test squad.
Teenage fast bowler Lucy Hamilton is set for her Test debut.
Where to Watch India Women vs Australia Women Live
Indian viewers can watch the series live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network, while fans in Australia can follow the action on Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports.
| Country | Platform | Coverage Type |
|---|---|---|
| India | JioHotstar | Live Streaming |
| India | Star Sports Network | TV Broadcast |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | TV Broadcast |
| Australia | Kayo Sports | Live Streaming |
Venue Overview: Australian Grounds Hosting the Series
The series will be played across six Australian venues, covering all three formats. Matches range from batting-friendly night conditions in Adelaide to pace and bounce at Brisbane and Perth, offering varied playing environments throughout the tour.
| Venue | City | Matches Hosted |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Cricket Ground | Sydney | 1st T20I |
| Manuka Oval | Canberra | 2nd T20I |
| Adelaide Oval | Adelaide | 3rd T20I |
| The Gabba | Brisbane | 1st ODI |
| Bellerive Oval | Hobart | 2nd & 3rd ODIs |
| WACA Ground | Perth | Only Test |
Key Storylines to Watch
Key statistics across formats will shape the narrative of this multi-format series.
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Alyssa Healy Farewell | Final international appearance in the WACA Test |
| Lucy Hamilton | Expected Test debut for Australia |
| India’s Objective | First white-ball series win vs Australia |
| Australia T20I Captaincy | Sophie Molineux begins leadership role |
Conclusion: India Women vs Australia Women 2026
The India Women’s tour of Australia 2026 brings together two of the strongest sides in women’s cricket across all three formats.
With seven matches scheduled between February 15 and March 9, the series combines competitive cricket, major career milestones, and evolving team dynamics.
The tour will play a key role in shaping both teams’ trajectories following the 2025 World Cup and ahead of future ICC events.
