Before the much-anticipated series against Australia, the India Women’s team will face the Australia Governor-General’s XI in a T20 match on 13th February at 1:35 PM IST at the iconic North Sydney Oval. This fixture serves as an important preparatory game for India ahead of the competitive series, which begins on 15th February, followed by matches on 19th and 21st February.
The match is expected to be a high-stakes contest, especially given the nature of the venue. North Sydney Oval is known for its batting-friendly grass pitch, offering true bounce and pace, which allows stroke-makers to play freely.
Squads:
Governor-General’s XI Women’s Cricket Team
Charli 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, and Corporal Frances Whittaker
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (WK), Gunalani Kamalini (WK), Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, N Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma
Match Details: Governor-General’s XI Women vs India Women
Date – February 13, 2026 (Friday)
Time – 1:35 PM IST
Venue – North Sydney Oval, Australia
Broadcast:
Australia – The game will be live streamed on cricket.com.au.
India – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
The Governor-General’s XI, led by young all-rounder Charli Knott, features an exciting mix of emerging Australian talent and experienced domestic performers. For India, this match is more than just a warm-up; it is an opportunity to fine tune combinations, assess player form, and adapt to Australian conditions before the tougher challenges ahead in the series against top international opposition.
The spotlight of this series will fall on Australia. Cricket Australia’s squad reveal for the upcoming women’s multi-format series against India was paired with the announcement of a carefully managed leadership transition. Sophie Molineux has been appointed Australia’s next captain across formats, underscoring a forward-looking succession plan while maintaining continuity through the immediate campaign.
Alyssa Healy will continue to captain the ODI and Test teams in what will be her farewell series, before Molineux assumes full leadership duties, beginning with the T20I fixtures. Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath will act as vice-captains, anchoring a leadership structure built on experience and versatility. The series runs from mid-February to early March, culminating in a one-off Test at the WACA Ground in Perth.
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