Harmanpreet Kaur-led India Ladies are gearing up for his or her three-match T20I series in opposition to Australia, with matches scheduled to happen throughout Sydney, Canberra, and Adelaide, beginning on February 15.
Harmanpreet has been entrusted to information the squad following their historic ODI World Cup 2025 triumph. The hosts, led by new T20I captain Sophie Molineux, want to fine-tune their mixtures in what is a vital tune-up collection for each side’ T20 World Cup 2026 title hopes in England.
Australia’s transition and T20 World Cup 2026 readiness
Australia will enter this collection in a transition section following the retirement of legendary chief Alyssa Healy. Below Molineux, the crew has targeted on long-term peaking for the upcoming World Cup in England, not too long ago resting veterans like Megan Schutt and Alana King from the T20I leg to handle workloads. With star all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner in nice kind and the inclusion of rising expertise Georgia Voll, the Aussies sign a deep and versatile squad. At present the world No. 1 within the format, they’re keen to check their mettle in opposition to India’s spin assault within the acquainted residence circumstances of the SCG and Adelaide Oval.
India’s momentum and Harmanpreet Kaur’s management
India will look to solidify their T20I identification below Harmanpreet Kaur, recent off the momentum of their 2025 international success. Following a interval of experimentation, the crew is now in a targeted section of preparation for the subsequent international showpiece. Harmanpreet stays the focus of a squad that boasts the return of Shreyanka Patil and Bharti Fulmali. With stalwarts like Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma supporting the captain, alongside stars like Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, India are determined to seek out the suitable successful rhythm away from residence to hold vital momentum into the World Cup season.
AUS-W vs IND-W 2026, T20I collection: Broadcast and Dwell Streaming particulars
- Australia: Fox Cricket (Foxtel), Kayo Sports activities
- India: Star Sports activities Community, JioHotstar
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- South Africa: Supersport
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Australia vs India 2026: T20I Collection Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Native/AEDT) | Time (IST) |
| February 15 | 1st T20I | Sydney Cricket Floor, Sydney | 7:15 PM | 1:45 PM |
| February 19 | 2nd T20I | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 PM | |
| February 21 | third T20I | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:45 PM | 1:45 PM |
AUS-W vs IND-W Squads
- India Ladies: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), G Kamalini (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Shreyanka Patil.
- Australia Ladies: Sophie Molineux (c), Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner (vc), Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Beth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt.
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This text was first revealed at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times firm.
