The spotlight shifts to the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as Australia women’s cricket team host India women’s cricket team in the opening T20I of the 2026 multi-format tour on Sunday, 15 February 2026. The three-match T20I series is expected to set the tone for what promises to be an intense and closely fought contest between two heavyweights of the women’s game.
Australia enters the contest with the advantage of home conditions and a strong recent T20 record at the venue, while India arrive with renewed confidence and a batting unit capable of challenging any attack on its day. The SCG has historically been a favourable venue for Australia in women’s T20Is, offering consistent bounce and a quick outfield that rewards positive stroke play. India, however, have shown steady growth in the shortest format over the past few seasons, narrowing the competitive gap between the two sides.
Head-to-Head:
- Total T20Is Played – 35
- Australia Wins – 26
- India Wins – 7
- Tie/No result – 2
Squads:
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Molineux (C), Ashleigh Gardner (VC), Tahlia McGrath (VC), Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Arundhati Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Shreyanka Patil
Where to watch: India vs Australia 1st T20I
Date – February 15, 2026
Time – 1:45 PM IST
Venue – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Broadcast:
India – Tune into JioHotstar and Star Sports Network TV channel for live coverage of the game.
Australia – Australian viewers can catch the live action on Foxtel (Channel 501) and streaming platform Kayo.
US/UK – The matches will be available on local broadcasters like Willow TV and Sky Sports
Fixtures:
1st T20I: February 15, Sunday: SCG, Sydney – 1:45 PM IST
2nd T20I: February 19, Thursday: Manuka Oval, Canberra – 1:45 PM IST
3rd T20I: February 21, Saturday: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide – 1:45 PM IST
1st ODI: February 24, Tuesday: Allan Border Field, Brisbane – 9:20 AM IST
2nd ODI: February 27, Friday: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne – 9:20 AM IST
3rd ODI: March 1, Sunday: Bellerive Oval, Hobart – 9:20 AM IST
Only Test: March 6-9, Friday: WACA Ground, Perth – 10:50 AM IST
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