Epic Rivalry Renewed: Australia Women vs India Women in Blockbuster ODI Series 2026

The upcoming ODI series between the India Women’s National Cricket Team and the Australia Women’s National Cricket Team promises to be a compelling contest featuring two of the strongest sides in women’s cricket. With three matches scheduled across Brisbane and Hobart, the series serves as a crucial benchmark for both teams ahead of major ICC events and offers valuable insights into squad depth, tactical flexibility, and player form.

Series Schedule

Match	Date	Time	Venue
1st ODI	24 Feb 2026	1:50 PM	Allan Border Field
2nd ODI	27 Feb 2026	2:50 PM	Bellerive Oval
3rd ODI	1 Mar 2026	2:50 PM	Bellerive Oval

Australia Women’s National Cricket Team Squad

Phoebe Litchfield — Batter
Alyssa Healy (C & WK) — Wicketkeeper-batter
Ellyse Perry — Batting all-rounder
Beth Mooney — Wicketkeeper-batter
Annabel Sutherland — Bowling all-rounder
Ashleigh Gardner — Batting all-rounder
Tahlia McGrath — Batting all-rounder
Sophie Molineux — Bowling all-rounder
Alana King — Bowling all-rounder
Kim Garth — Bowling all-rounder
Megan Schutt — Bowler

India Women’s National Cricket Team Squad

Shafali Verma — Batter
Smriti Mandhana — Batter
Amanjot Kaur — Batting all-rounder
Harmanpreet Kaur (C) — Batter
Jemimah Rodrigues — Batter
Deepti Sharma — Batting all-rounder
Richa Ghosh (WK) — Wicketkeeper-batter
Radha Yadav — Bowler
Kranti Gaud — Bowler
N Shree Charani — Bowler
Renuka Singh Thakur — Bowler

AUS W vs IND W — Head-to-Head ODI Record

The ODI rivalry between the Australia Women’s National Cricket Team and the India Women’s National Cricket Team has largely been dominated by Australia, reflecting their long-standing strength and consistency in the 50-over format.

Stat	Record
Matches Played	61
Won by Australia Women	49
Won by India Women	12
Tied / No Result	0
First-ever Fixture	January 8, 1978 (Australia won)
Most Recent Fixture	October 30, 2025 (India won)

Probable Best Batter: Smriti Mandhana

India’s vice-captain, Smriti Mandhana, could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Australia. The left-handed batter has been running high on confidence after an impressive performance in the T20I leg of the series. Mandhana scored 129 runs in three innings at an average of 64.50 and a strike rate of 134.38, including one fifty to her name.

Probable Best Bowler: Annabel Sutherland

Right-arm pacer Annabel Sutherland could make the difference with her bowling. The speedster picked up four wickets in three T20Is and was her team’s best bowler. With the pitch having something for the bowlers, Sutherland will look to make the most of it and pick wickets at regular intervals.