The historic WACA Ground in Perth is set to host a high-stakes, one-off Women’s Test in between. Australia and India It starts from March 6, 2026. The match serves as the grand finale of India’s multi-format tour of Australia and carries significant emotional baggage as the farewell appearance of the Australian legend. Alyssa Healy.
After India took the T20I leg 2-1, Australia head into the Test with an 8-4 lead in the multi-format series and lead the ODIs 3-0. Although the series trophy is now out of India’s grasp, this match is about pride and history. India won the last encounter between these two sides at the Wankhede in 2023 and will be looking for back-to-back Test victories against the Aussies for the first time.
For Australia, the focus is on a perfect send-off for Healy, who recently smashed 158 in the last ODI. For India, it’s a test of their temperament in fast, choppy conditions – a stark contrast to the subcontinental tracks they’ve developed recently.
Team news
Australia
- Saying goodbye to Alyssa Healy: The captain will play his 299th and last international match.
- Injury concern: Ellyse Perry battling a quad injury; if he plays, it may be as a specialist batter. Kim Garth (injury) and Sophie Molineux (back) excluded.
- New faces: Duet without cover Rachel Trenaman and Maitland Brown was called to the staff. Lucy Hamilton is also in line for a potential debut.
India
- Renuka Singh is out: In a big blow, India’s top order has been ruled out to handle his workload.
- Substitution: Young fast bowler Kashvee Gautam He was recruited as a replacement for Renuka.
- Claims are led by: Harmanpreet Kaur continues to lead with Smriti Mandhana– fresh strong form on the white ball foot – serves as his deputy.
AUS vs IND, Women’s only Test schedule
| History | Encounter | Location | Timings (IST) | Times (GMT) | Timings (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 06 | One-time Test | WACA, Perth | 10:50 IST | 5:20 GMT | 13:20 Local |
Also READ: ICC Women’s ODI Rankings: Smriti Mandhana and Alana King claim top spots
Stream and Live Streaming details
- Australia: Fox Cricket (Foxtel), Kayo Sports, Channel 7 and 7plus
- India: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
- Pakistan: Not found
- South Africa: Supersport
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)Trill TV
Also READ: Indian skipper Renuka Singh ruled out of one-off Test against Australia; change was announced
This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
