The spotlight now shifts to the Adelaide Oval as the Australia women’s cricket team host the India women’s cricket team in the third and final T20I of the 2026 multi-format tour on Saturday, 21 February 2026, at 1:45 PM IST. With the three-match series locked at 1-1, the decider promises to deliver a high intensity contest between two of the strongest sides in women’s cricket.
India started the series on a positive note with a 21-run DLS victory in the rain-affected opener. Australia were bowled out for 133 in 18 overs before the DLS method revised India’s chase to 30 runs in 5.1 overs, a target they were well ahead of to take a 1-0 lead. However, Australia responded strongly in the second T20I. Posting 163 on the board, the hosts showcased their batting depth and composure under pressure. India fought hard but were restricted to 144 in 20 overs, handing Australia a 19-run win to level the series.
Head-to-Head:
- Total T20Is Played – 37
- Australia Wins – 27
- India Wins – 8
- 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: Australia vs India 3rd T20I
Date – February 21, 2026
Time – 1:45 PM IST
Venue – Adelaide Oval, North Adelaide
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 – India won by 21 runs (DLS Method)
2nd T20I: February 19, Thursday: Manuka Oval, Canberra – Australia won by 19 runs
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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