India women kicked off their multi-format tour of Australia with a convincing win in the opening Twenty20 International (T20I) of the 3-match series. While the win-loss column leans heavily toward Australia, the numbers represent more of a historic hurdle than a reflection of current form. In the 36 times these two powerhouses have squared off in T20Is, Australia has emerged victorious 26 times, carving out a dominance that has defined the sport for years. India’s 8 wins might look modest in comparison, but those victories often signal the shifting tides in women’s cricket—much like their most recent triumph in Sydney. As they head into Canberra with the momentum of a 1-0 lead, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side isn’t just playing against a lineup; they’re playing to rewrite a legacy and prove that the gap in those career stats is finally closing.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches – 36
- Australia Women Wins – 26
- India Women Wins – 8
- Tied – 1
- No Result – 1
Squads:
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Molineux (C), Tahlia McGrath, 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, Bharti Fulmali, Kranti Gaud, Richa Ghosh, Gunalan Kamalini, Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma
Match Details: 1st T20I – Australia Women vs India Women
Date – February 19, 2026 (Thursday)
Time – 1:35 PM IST
Venue – Manuka Oval, Canberra
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
Schedule:
1st T20I – 15th February 2026 (Sunday) – India won by 21 runs (DLS method)
2nd T20I – 19th February 2026 (Thursday)
3rd T20I – 21st February 2026 (Saturday)
1st ODI – 24th February 2026 (Tuesday)
2nd ODI – 27th February 2026 (Friday)
3rd ODI – 1st March 2026 (Sunday)
Only Test – March 6th – 9th, 2026 (Friday – Monday)
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