Australia Women host India Women in the only Test of the multi-format series at the WACA Ground in Perth from March 6 to 9, 2026. This will be a day-night affair with the pink ball, adding extra spice to an already high-stakes contest.
Australia has already retained the multi-format trophy after sweeping the ODI series 3-0 and now chases an outright series win. This Test also marks Alyssa Healy’s final international match before retirement.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia Women vs India Women, Only Test (Day-Night) |
| Date | 06-09 March 2026 |
| Time | 1:20 PM AWST / 10:50 AM IST / 5:20 AM GMT |
| Venue | WACA Ground, Perth |
| Series | India Women’s tour of Australia 2026 |
| Last Match | IND Women won by 8 wickets, 21 Dec 2023 |
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Weather Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28-32°C during the day, cooler in the evening session |
| Sky | Clear and dry, typical Perth summer conditions |
| Rain Chance | Very low, no rain expected across the four days |
| Wind | Afternoon sea breeze (Fremantle Doctor) will assist swing bowlers |
| Overall | Hot and dry, ideal conditions for an uninterrupted Test match |
Pitch Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | WACA Ground, Perth, Australia |
| Pitch Type | Fast, bouncy, one of the quickest surfaces in world cricket |
| Average 1st Innings Score (Test) | Around 319 in Tests at this venue |
| Pace vs Spin | Fast bowlers dominate with extra pace and bounce, spinners play a minimal role |
| Pink Ball Factor | The pink ball swings and seams heavily under lights, especially in the evening session |
| Boundary Size | Straight boundary around 70m, square boundaries 80-85m, larger than most grounds |
Injury Updates
Australia Women: Australia faces several injury setbacks heading into this Test. Fast bowler Kim Garth has been ruled out with a quad injury. Captain Sophie Molineux will miss the match due to a back complaint, which means Alyssa Healy will lead the side in her farewell game. Ellyse Perry is also nursing a quad strain and remains doubtful. If Perry recovers in time, she will play purely as a specialist batter and will not bowl. Australia has called up uncapped duo Rachel Trenaman and Maitlan Brown to cover for the injuries. Teenager Lucy Hamilton is in line for her Test debut as a left-arm quick.
India Women: India has lost pacer Renuka Singh Thakur for this Test. The BCCI confirmed that she has been given rest to manage her workload ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in June. All-rounder Kashvee Gautam has replaced her and could earn a maiden Test cap. Opener Pratika Rawal is set to return after recovering from the ankle injury that ended her ODI World Cup campaign. Seven Indian players, including Vaishnavi Sharma and Kranti Gaud, are in line for their Test debuts.
India W vs Australia W Last Five Test Matches
- IND Women won by 8 wickets, 21 Dec 2023
- Match drawn 30-Sep-2021
- AUS Women won by an innings and 4 runs 18-Feb-2006
- AUS Women won by 9 wickets, 09-Feb-1991
- AUS Women won by 10 wickets 02-Feb-1991
