A blockbuster showdown looms large on the women’s cricket calendar as Australia gear up to host India in an electrifying multi-format series early next year. The tour will feature three T20Is, three ODIs, and a one-off day-night Test, bringing together two of the fiercest rivals in the sport for a contest that promises intensity, skill, and high emotion.
The rivalry has gained fresh fire since India’s sensational World Cup semi-final triumph in Navi Mumbai, where they scripted a record-breaking chase that stunned the reigning champions. For Australia, this home series is more than just a return fixture — it’s an opportunity for redemption and few players embody that hunger more than Phoebe Litchfield.
Litchfield was one of Australia’s shining lights in the tournament, amassing 304 runs from seven innings, including a blistering 119 against India in that fateful semi-final. Reflecting on the upcoming series, the 21-year-old admitted that emotions will run high.
“I think this series will be fiery — the memories of that World Cup loss are still fresh,” Litchfield said on Wednesday. “We’re motivated to get one back on them. We’ve been in great form across formats, and this is our chance to prove it on home soil.”
She also spoke passionately about the multi-format structure, which blends the explosive pace of T20 cricket with the tactical depth of ODIs and the endurance of Test matches, “Multi-format series are awesome for women’s cricket,” Litchfield said. “They show who the best all-round side really is — you need balance, adaptability, and a squad that can handle every challenge.”
Australia vs India Women’s Multi-Format Series 2025 — Full Schedule
T20I Series
- Feb 15: SCG, Sydney (N)
- Feb 19: Manuka Oval, Canberra (N)
- Feb 21: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (N)
ODI Series
- Feb 24: Allan Border Field, Brisbane (D/N)
- Feb 27: Bellerive Oval, Hobart (D/N)
- Mar 1: Bellerive Oval, Hobart (D/N)
Test Match
- Mar 6–9: WACA Ground, Perth (D/N)
This action-packed itinerary ensures that every aspect of the teams’ depth — from power-hitting to red-ball temperament — will be thoroughly examined.
Off the field, the spotlight continues to shine on Litchfield following recent praise from Meg Lanning, Australia’s former captain and two-time World Cup-winning leader. Speaking on The ICC Review, Lanning tipped Litchfield as her ideal successor to Alyssa Healy as future national skipper — a sentiment that both humbled and surprised the young star.
“It definitely made me nervous hearing that from Meg,” Litchfield admitted with a smile. “But if the opportunity ever came, I’d take it. I’ve been lucky to learn from some incredible leaders — Ash Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux — they’ve all had a massive influence on me. If I ever reach that point, it’ll be because of them.”
As the countdown begins, this Australia–India clash carries more than just ranking points. It’s about pride, rivalry, and unfinished business. For Phoebe Litchfield, it’s a personal mission — to reclaim lost glory, silence the memories of that heartbreak in Navi Mumbai, and reaffirm that Australia remains the gold standard of women’s cricket across every format.
(Quotes sourced from cricket.com.au)
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