Harmanpreet Kaur– led by Indian Women preparing for themselves three-match T20I series against Australiamatches are scheduled to be held in Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide starting from February 15.
Harmanpreet has been assigned to lead the crew following their date ODI World Cup 2025 victory. Hosts led by new T20I captain Sophie Molineuxtrying to refine their combinations, an important series of adjustments for both sides. T20 World Cup 2026 the title hopes England.
Australia’s transition and preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026
Australia will enter this series in transition after the retirement of the legendary leader Alyssa Healy. Under Molineux, the team focused on a long-term peak for the World Cup in England, recently rested veterans. Megan Shutt and Alan King from the T20I leg to handle workloads. A star all-rounder Ashley Gardner the inclusion of in-form and rising talent Georgia is completeThe Aussies are fielding a deep and versatile squad. Currently world No. 1 in the format, they are eager to test their mettle against India’s spin attack in the familiar home conditions of the SCG and Adelaide Oval.
India’s pace and Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership
India will look to cement their T20I identity Harmanpreet Kaurfresh off the pace of their 2025 global success. After a period of testing, the team is now preparing for the next global demonstration. Harmanpreet remains the focal point of a squad that boasts a comeback Shreyanka Patil and Bharti Fulmali. with the brave as Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma supporting the captain next to stars like Jemima Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, India are desperate to find the right winning rhythm away from home to bring significant momentum into their World Cup season.
AUS-W vs IND-W 2026, T20I series: Broadcast and Live Stream details
- Australia: Fox Cricket (Foxtel), Kayo Sports
- India: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
- Pakistan: Didn’t find it
- South Africa: Supersport
Australia vs India 2026: T20I Series Schedule
| History | Encounter | Location | Time (Local/AEDT) | Time (IST) |
| February 15 | 1st T20I | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 19:15 | 13:45 |
| February 19 | 2nd T20I | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 19:15 | |
| February 21 | 3rd T20I | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 18:45 | 13:45 |
AUS-W vs IND-W Squads
- Indian Women: 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 Rodriyan, Jemimareh Patil.
- Australian Women: Sophie Molineux (c), Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Ahleigh 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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