The stage is set for a blockbuster opening in a multi-format series Australia Icon takes on India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This isn’t just a two-way series; it’s a points-based battle between formats and the first T20I offers a chance to deliver a huge psychological blow.
Australia is entering a new era Sophie Molineuxwho took over the reins of T20I captaincy for the first time. The Australians have been a fort at home, winning the last 10 bilateral T20I series on their soil. However, they face a rare stumble at the 2025 World Cup, reaching the semi-finals, and will be eager to regain their dominance.
Indiadominance ODI World ChampionsComing off a 5-0 sweep with significant momentum Sri Lanka and a clinical warm-up win over Governor General XI. Harmanpreet Kaur‘s side have historically struggled against the Aussies, but their 2016 win in Australia remains a blueprint they will look to repeat.
Australia Women vs India Women: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 15; 13:30 IST/ 08:00 GMT/ 19:00 Local
- Location: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Sydney Cricket Ground Report
The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) pitch for the 1st T20I is expected to be a balanced, ‘sporty’ surface with something for everyone. Historically, the track offers decent bounce that fast bowlers will try to exploit during the Powerplay, while the surface traditionally slows down as the match progresses. As the match is a night game, dew is expected to be a major factor, potentially making the ball slippery for the bowlers and easier for the batsmen in the second innings. Consequently, the chase has been the winning formula in recent T20Is here and the captain who wins the toss is likely to opt to field first to take advantage of the better batting conditions under the lights.
Groups
India: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Bharti Fulmali, Sneh Redhati Kamilna, Shriyan Ranaal,
Australia: Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (week), Georgia Voll, Annabel Sutherland, Ahleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Kim Garth, Sophie Molineux (c), Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Grace Harris, Nicola Carey, Georgia Wareham
Australia Women vs India Women: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- India Women win the toss first
- Australia Women power play score: 65-75
- Australian Women’s overall score: 200-210
Case 2:
- Australia Women win the toss first
- India Women power play score: 60-70
- Indian Women’s total score: 190-200
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition
Also READ: 10 little-known facts about Australia’s newly appointed all-format captain Sophie Molineux
This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
