When Australia and India, the two powerhouses last met in the longest format, it was a landmark moment for Indian cricket. In December 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium, India secured their first-ever Test victory over Australia, winning convincingly by 8 wickets. It was a clinical performance that broke a decades-long drought, as India’s spinners, led by Sneh Rana’s brilliant 7-wicket match haul, dismantled the Australian lineup on a turning track. That victory fundamentally changed the narrative of this rivalry, proving that the Australian invincibles could indeed be outmaneuvered in the red-ball arena.
Prior to that Mumbai masterclass, the two sides played out a fascinating but rain-affected pink-ball Test at Carrara in 2021. That match is remembered for Smriti Mandhana’s magnificent 127, which remains the highest score by an Indian woman on Australian soil. While the weather eventually forced a draw, India held the upper hand for the majority of the game, coming tantalizingly close to an upset. Since then, Australia has been on a tear at home, including a massive innings victory over South Africa at this very venue in Perth, while India has remained undefeated in their last five Tests.
The two teams will face off again in the final leg of the ongoing multi-format series, which concludes with a one-off pink-ball Test at the WACA in Perth from March 6-9, 2026. Hosts Australia have already secured the series with an 8-4 lead over India after the six white-ball fixtures. The focus now shifts to the Test, where India will look to claim a win and draw the series, while Australia aims to complete a dominant finish in what will be captain Alyssa Healy’s farewell international.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Tests Played – 11
- Australia Wins – 4
- India Wins – 1
- Draws – 6
Statistically, the history between these two sides heavily favors the Australians, but the gap is closing fast. Out of the 11 Tests played so far, Australia has claimed 4 victories while India has just 1, which famously came during their last meeting at the Wankhede in 2023. Interestingly, over half of their encounters (6 matches) have ended in draws, a testament to how closely fought these red-ball battles can be when both teams dig their heels in.
Squads:
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Alyssa Healy, Darcie Brown, Maitlan Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Lucy Hamilton, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Rachel Trenaman, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Uma Chetry, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud, Kashvee Gautam, Richa Ghosh, Amanjot Kaur, Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sayali Satghare, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Vaishnavi Sharma
Where to Watch: Australia Women vs India Women – One-off Test
Date – March 6 – 9, 2026
Time – 10:50 AM IST
Venue – Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details:
India – Tune into JioHotstar and Star Sports Network TV channels 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 – Sydney Cricket Ground – India won by 21 runs (DLS Method)
2nd T20I – February 19, Thursday – Manuka Oval – Australia won by 19 runs
3rd T20I – February 21, Saturday – Adelaide Oval – India won by 17 runs
1st ODI – February 24, Tuesday – Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba – Australia won by 6 wickets
2nd ODI – February 27, Friday – Bellerive Oval, Hobart – Australia won by 5 wickets
3rd ODI – March 1, Sunday – Bellerive Oval – Australia won by 185 runs
Only Test – March 6–9, Friday – WACA Ground – 10:50 AM IST
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