The white-ball leg of the Australia A Women’s tour of India moves into its next chapter as India A prepare to take on Australia A in the 1st One-Day game at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. Both sides come into this 50-over contest after a hard-fought three-match T20 series in New Chandigarh, where Australia A pulled off a 3-0 sweep.
Despite the scoreline, India A pushed hard throughout the short format, capped off by Vrinda Dinesh’s spirited 69 in the final game, and they will look to harness those lessons on home turf. On the other hand, the visitors arrive with momentum and a well-rounded setup that has adapted quickly to subcontinent conditions, setting up a high-stakes series opener with several players knocking firmly on the door of senior national selection.
Switching to the 50-over game forces a distinct tactical shift, demanding patience, clean strike rotation, and disciplined long-format bowling. Early morning conditions in Mohali often give fast bowlers a brief window of movement before settling into a run-scoring haven, making the decision at the toss crucial for both captains.
India A’s top order will need to build a firm foundation against a potent Australian pace attack, while Australia A must navigate India’s spin options through the middle overs as the pitch wears down. With deep batting lineups and explosive lower-order talent in both dugouts, managing the middle 20 overs with clever partnerships will ultimately determine who takes a 1-0 lead.
Squads:
Australia A Women’s Cricket Team
Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Sianna Ginger, Milly Illingworth, Charli Knott, Anika Learoyd, Katie Mack, Lilly Mills, Frankie Nicklin, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Rachel Trenaman, Tayla Vlaeminck, Courtney Webb, Tahlia Wilson
India A Women’s Cricket Team
Yastika Bhatia (C), Anushka Sharma (VC), Akshita Bhagat, Uma Chetry, Tejal Hasabnis, Jintimani Kalita, Amandeep Kaur, Minnu Mani, Niki Prasad, Priya Punia, Sayali Satghare, Shabnam Shakil, Tanisha Singh, Vaishnavi Sharma, Dinesh Vrinda
Where to Watch India A Women vs Australia A Women
Date – September 20, 2026
Time – 2:00 PM IST
Venue – I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali
Fixtures and Results:
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| September 12 | Australia A Women | Australia A won by 6 wickets |
| September 15 | Australia A Women | Australia A won by 30 runs |
| September 17 | Australia A Women | Australia A won by 7 runs |
| September 20 | Australia A Women | 1st One Dayer |
| September 23 | Australia A Women | 2nd One Dayer |
| September 25 | Australia A Women | 3rd One Dayer |
| September 29 – October 2 | Australia A Women | One-Off red-ball game |
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
| Region | Live Streaming |
|---|---|
| India | BCCI.tv / BCCI Official App |
| Australia | Cricket.com.au |
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