The Women’s Selection Committee has announced the India A squads for Australia A Women’s tour of India, which will feature three T20s, three One-Day matches and a Multi-Day fixture from 12 September to 2 October 2026.
The announcement comes on the eve of the sixth edition of the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates from 28 August to 13 September, with India beginning their campaign against Thailand on 30 August.
India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur at the Asia Cup, have been placed in Group A alongside Thailand, Hong Kong and Pakistan. The Asian powerhouse, 2012, 2016, and 2022 champions, will open their campaign against Thailand, captained by Naruemol Chaiwai, in the third match of the tournament at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium from 8 PM IST.
While the senior side focuses on continental glory, the India A programme will provide a valuable platform for emerging and established domestic performers to test themselves against Australia A. The T20 leg will be played in New Chandigarh, followed by the One-Day series at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. The tour will conclude with a four-day Multi-Day fixture in Dharamshala.
India A T20 Squad:
Anushka Sharma (C), Sayali Satghare (VC), Vrinda Dinesh, Sujata Dey, Tejal Hasabnis, Nikki Prasad, Shipra Giri (WK), Shweta Sehrawat, Uma Chetry (WK), Tanuja Kanwer, Minnu Mani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Jintimani Kalita, Shabnam Shakeel, Simran Dil Bahadur
Anushka Sharma will lead India A in the T20 series, with Sayali Satghare serving as vice-captain. The squad has variety across the bowling and all-round departments.
India A One-Day Squad:
Yastika Bhatia (C, WK), Anushka Sharma (VC), Vrinda Dinesh, Priya Punia, Tanisha Singh, Tejal Hasabnis, Nikki Prasad, Uma Chetry (WK), Minnu Mani, Amandeep Kaur, Vaishnavi Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Jintimani Kalita, Shabnam Shakeel, Akshita Bhagat
Yastika Bhatia will captain the One-Day and Multi-Day squads, with Anushka Sharma named her deputy. The longer-format groups feature experienced domestic campaigners.
Multi-Day squad:
Yastika Bhatia (C, WK), Anushka Sharma (VC), Shubha Satheesh, Priya Punia, Tanisha Singh, Tejal Hasabnis, Nikki Prasad, Mamata Madiwala (WK), Sushree Dibyadarshini, Shuchi Upadhyay, Vaishnavi Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Jintimani Kalita, Shabnam Shakeel, Akshita Bhagat
Sayali Satghare, Tejal Hasabnis, Tanisha Singh, Shabnam Shakeel, and Anushka Sharma are some of the players to watch out for in the upcoming multi-format series.
Australia A Women’s Tour of India Schedule:
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Sep-26 | 1st T20 | 6:00 PM | New Chandigarh |
| 15-Sep-26 | 2nd T20 | 6:00 PM | New Chandigarh |
| 17-Sep-26 | 3rd T20 | 6:00 PM | New Chandigarh |
| 20-Sep-26 | 1st One-Day | 2:00 PM | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
| 23-Sep-26 | 2nd One-Day | 9:00 AM | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
| 25-Sep-26 | 3rd One-Day | 2:00 PM | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
| 29-Sep-26 – 2-Oct-26 | Multi-Day fixture | 9:30 AM | Dharamshala |
The series promises a comprehensive examination of India’s emerging talent across white-ball and red-ball cricket, making it an important step in strengthening the country’s next generation of women cricketers.
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