AUS-W vs IND-W 2nd T20I 2026 Match Prediction & Odds

India Women head into the 2nd T20I riding high after a convincing series-opener victory, where Arundhati Reddy’s four-wicket haul restricted Australia to just 133 before Shafali Verma’s explosive 21 off 11 balls set India on course for a comfortable chase.

The action now shifts to Manuka Oval in Canberra for the second fixture of this three-match series.

Harmanpreet Kaur’s side will be eager to wrap up the series with a game to spare, while Sophie Molineux’s Australia Women, under pressure on home soil, must find significant improvement across all departments to level the contest.

With a perfect weather forecast and a batting-friendly surface awaiting, both teams can expect an even higher-scoring encounter in the nation’s capital.

Australia Women vs India Women Match Details

Aspect	Details
Match	AUSW vs INDW, 2nd T20I
Tournament	India Women’s tour of Australia, 2026
Date	Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time	7:15 PM LOCAL / 8:15 AM GMT / 1:45 PM IST
Venue	Manuka Oval, Canberra, Australia

Australia Women vs India Women Betting Odds

Despite India Women’s series-opening victory, bookmakers continue to favour Australia Women at home, though the margin has tightened considerably after India’s dominant first-match performance.

Platform	Australia Win Odds	India Win Odds	Toss Odds (AUS)	Toss Odds (IND)
1xBet	1.72	2.10	1.90	1.90
Stake	1.75	2.07	1.91	1.89
4RABET	1.70	2.14	1.88	1.92
BetVibe	1.73	2.11	1.90	1.90

Australia Women vs India Women 2nd T20I Squad

Australia is expected to shuffle its batting order and potentially bring in a specialist spinner after being bowled out for 133, while India may opt to retain a near-identical winning combination.

Australia Women’s Squad

Sophie Molineux (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Megan Schutt

India Women’s Squad

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Amanjot Kaur, Vaishnavi Sharma, Bharti Fulmali, Sneh Rana, Gunalan Kamalini

Manuka Oval Pitch Report

Manuka Oval is widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest batting venues, and its T20 record reflects that.

Aspect	Details
Pitch Behaviour	Traditionally, a very good batting wicket offering true bounce and even carry. Batters who get in can play their natural game with minimal early risk.
Batting Conditions	Excellent for strokeplay throughout the innings. The outfield is fast, and the shorter square boundaries reward aggressive hitting.
Bowling Support	Pace bowlers can extract some movement with the new ball but are generally at the mercy of well-set batters. Spinners may come into play in the second half of an innings.
Average 1st Innings Score (T20s)	148 runs, with the highest total recorded being 195/3.
Matches Won Batting First	10 out of 22 T20 matches — a relatively even split, suggesting chasing is equally viable.
Highest Score Chased	181/6 by England Women vs Australia Women, suggesting big chases are achievable here.

Australia Women vs India Women Weather Forecast

Aspect	Details
Temperature	A pleasant 28°C throughout the evening fixture.
Weather	Sunny and clear skies, ideal conditions for an uninterrupted T20.
Precipitation	Zero rain threat with 0% precipitation probability.
Humidity	Comfortable at just 24%, making conditions pleasant for players and spectators alike.
Wind	Light breeze at 10 km/h, minimal impact on play expected.

Australia Women vs India Women T20I Head-to-Head Record

Australia Women hold a commanding overall head-to-head lead across women’s T20 Internationals, though India have shown they can compete and beat Australia in recent encounters.

Team	Span	Matches	Won	Lost	Tied	No Result	Win %
Australia Women	2008–2026	36	26	8	1	1	74.28%
India Women	2008–2026	36	8	26	1	1	25.71%

Key Players & Match-Winners

Player	1st T20I Performance
Arundhati Reddy (IND)	4/22 in 4 overs (Eco: 5.50) Player of the Match
Shafali Verma (IND)	21 off 11 balls (SR: 190.91) explosive powerplay opener
Renuka Singh Thakur (IND)	2/14 in 4 overs (Eco: 3.50) miserly with the new ball
Shree Charani (IND)	2/14 in 3 overs (Eco: 4.70) impactful debut performance
Georgia Wareham (AUS)	30 off 19 balls Australia’s top scorer in 1st T20I
Phoebe Litchfield (AUS)	26 off 19 balls steady top-order contribution
Ellyse Perry (AUS)	20 off 11 balls explosive cameo