As India Women step onto the lush turf of the North Sydney Oval today, February 13, 2026, they are setting the tone for a high-stakes affair. multi-format tour against their fiercest rivals. Their history is fresh ODI World Cup 2025 triumphHarmanpreet Kaur’s side are facing starvation Governor General XI in a T20 clash that serves as the final litmus test before the official series begins.
India’s women are looking to dominate under Harmanpreet Kaur
This fixture for Indian Women’s team 13:35 IST It is a critical opportunity to get used to the particular ‘real bounce’ and pace of Australian pitches. Harmanpreet Kaur. After a monumental chase of 339 against Australia in last year’s World Cup semi-final, the pressure is on to maintain their world-leading status. Head coach Amol Muzumdar uses this game to finalize opening combinations and test his death-bowling prowess Renuka Singh and Arundhati Reddy under local conditions.
The match represents a significant comeback Shreyanka Patil and Bharti Fulmali It has provided the Indian T20 setup with a vital chance to find their rhythm ahead of the first T20I at the SCG. With explosives Shafali Verma and productive Smriti Mandhana Top-ranked India aim to use the batting-friendly North Sydney Oval to gain a huge psychological advantage before the competitive leg of the tour begins on February 15.
Australian Governor-General’s XI: Charlie Knott’s leadership
The Governor General XI is led by a young all-rounder Charlie KnottHe has been given the task of captaining a side that combines up-and-coming Australian talent with experienced homegrown stars. This leadership role is a huge milestone for Knott as he leads his team against the newly crowned World Champions. The squad also has a leg-spinner Alan Kingwho enters this match with a point to prove after being left out of the main Australian T20 squad.
Off the field, the series marks a historic transition as it serves as a farewell tour for Australia. Alyssa Healy. When Healy last led the ODI and Test teams, Sophie Molineux has already been named as the all-format captain ready to take over the T20I reigns. The Governor General’s XI acts as the first line of defense in this new era, featuring rising stars such as 19-year-old pacer Lucy Hamilton, who is set to make her Test debut later this month.
Stream and Live Streaming details
Fans in India can follow the progress of the world champions as they refine their strategy ahead of the three-match T20I series.
| Region | Platform | Timing |
| India | FanCode App and Website | 13:35 IST |
| Australia | cricket.com.au, Kayo Sports & Foxtel | 19:05 Local |
Groups
- Indian Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Sneh Ranai, Krantho Singh, Sharma.
- Governor General XI: Charlie Knott (C), Chloe Ainsworth, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Alana King, Anika Learoyd, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Rachel Trenaman, Georgia Voll, Annie Wikman, Corporal Frances Whittaker.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
