India Women will take on Australia Women in the 3rd T20I on 21st at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.scheduled tribe Feb 1:45 PM IST, Preparing for an exciting encounter.
Get the best IND-W vs AUS-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for the 3rd T20I match of India Women Australia tour 2026. Expert analysis and more.
IND-W vs AUS-W Match Preview:
The momentum changed dramatically in Canberra as Australia Women leveled the T20I series 1-1 with a 19-run win over India Women on 19 February 2026. Now, the stage will move to Adelaide Oval for the third and final T20I on 21st February 2026, where both the teams will fight for supremacy. Australia achieved their win by scoring a competitive score of 163 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs and then defended it with disciplined bowling. Although India showed intent during the chase, they ultimately finished at 144 for 9, giving the hosts a crucial win and forcing a winner-takes-all final.
Georgia Woll scored a brilliant 88 to lead Australia’s innings and earn the Player of the Match award, while Beth Mooney set the stage with 46. Furthermore, Sophie Molineux and Annabel Sutherland controlled the middle phase by taking timely wickets and breaking partnerships. On the other hand, Arundhati Reddy took two wickets for India; However, the batting lineup failed to maintain the momentum in the final overs. As a result, Australia took control when it was needed most.
India started the chase on a positive note, but consecutive dismissals changed the balance. Australia, meanwhile, tightened their grip through explosive performances in the middle and death overs, preventing a late comeback. So, Adelaide is now preparing for an exciting decider where India will look to dominate while Australia will look to convert the momentum into a series win.
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IND-W vs AUS-W head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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india women |
9 |
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australia women |
27 |
IND-W vs AUS-W Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
23°C |
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weather forecast |
cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
165 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Good |
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Victory % |
60% |
IND-W vs AUS-W Playing 11 (Expected):
India Women Playing 11:
1) Smriti Mandhana
2) Shafali Verma
3) Jemima Rodriguez
4) Harmanpreet Kaur ©
5) Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper)
6) Deepti Sharma
7) Arundhati Reddy
8) Kranti Gaur
9) Mr Charani
10) Renuka Singh Thakur
11) Amanjot Kaur
australia women playing 11: :
1) Beth Mooney (Wicketkeeper)
2)Ellyse Perry
3) Phoebe Lichfield
4) Georgia Vol.
5) Ashley Gardner
6) Georgia Wareham
7) Annabel Sutherland
8) Nicola Carey
9) Sophie Molyneux ©
10) Darcy Brown
11) Kim Garth
IND-W vs AUS-W Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Smriti Mandhana – Guiding India Women from the top as vice-captain, the brilliant left-hander has scored 47 runs in 2 innings, continuing to provide assurance and composure at the start of the innings. |
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Georgia Woll – Emerging as a standout performer for Australia Women, the right-handed opening batsman has scored 106 runs in 2 matches, including a brilliant 88 off 57 balls and a record opening partnership of 128 runs against India Women. |
Raises up:
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Ashley Gardner – Dominating with her all-round skills for Australia Women, the accomplished right-hander has scalped 4 wickets in 2 matches, including a decisive spell of 3/22 in Canberra that demolished India’s middle order. |
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Shafali Verma – Setting the pace at the top for India Women, the explosive left-handed opening batsman has scored 50 runs in 2 matches, including a quickfire 21 off 11 balls in the first match and a quickfire 29 in the second to set a strong foundation. |
Budget Selection:
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Georgia Wareham – Adding depth to Australia Women, the adaptable right-hander has scored 30 runs in 2 matches, including a top-scoring effort in the rain-affected opener at the Sydney Cricket Ground. |
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Richa Ghosh – Bringing fearless intent as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman for India Women, she has contributed 19 runs in 2 matches, notably battling to keep her side competitive before a late innings collapse in the 2nd T20I in Canberra. |
IND-W vs AUS-W India Women Australia Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Georgia Woll and Smriti Mandhana |
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vice captain |
Shafali Verma and Ashley Gardner |
IND-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Beth Mooney
- Batsmen – Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma (Vice Captain), Georgia Vol ©
- Allrounders – Deepti Sharma, Annabel Sutherland, Ashley Gardner
- Bowlers- Sophie Molyneux, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy
IND-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh
- Batsmen – Smriti Mandhana©, Shafali Verma, Georgia Vol.
- All-rounders- Deepti Sharma, Annabel Sutherland, Ashley Gardner (Vice-captain)
- Bowlers- Georgia Wareham, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy
IND-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I India Women Australia Tour 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Sneh Rana |
7.5 credits |
No |
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Nicola Carey |
8.5 credits |
No |
IND-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match Today 3rd T20I India Women Australia Tour 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
georgia volume |
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gl captaincy option |
Smriti Mandhana |
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choice of punt |
Richa Ghosh and Georgia Wareham |
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dream11 combination |
1-4-3-3 |
IND-W vs AUS-W Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the team combination, the Indian women’s team is expected to win this match.
