Harmanpreet Kaur-Indian women are gearing up for themselves Three-match T20I series against AustraliaThe matches starting from February 15 are scheduled to be held in Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide.
Harmanpreet has been given the responsibility of guiding the team after their historic performance one day world cup 2025 Triumphant. Host team led by new T20I captain Sophie MolineuxAn important tune-up for both sides looking to improve their combinations in the series. t20 world cup 2026 title hopes England.
Australia’s transformation and preparations for T20 World Cup 2026
After the retirement of the veteran leader, Australia will enter a period of change in this series. Alyssa Healy. Under Molineux, the team has focused on long-term peaking for the upcoming World Cup in England, recently resting veterans such as megan shutt And alana king From the T20I stage to manage the workload. with star allrounder Ashley Gardner Incorporation of more emerging talent in excellent form georgia volumeThe Australian team indicates a deep and versatile team. Currently ranked world No. 1 in this format, he is keen to test his mettle against India’s spin attack in the familiar home conditions of the SCG and Adelaide Oval.
India’s momentum and leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur
India will try to strengthen its T20I identity under this Harmanpreet KaurFresh off the pace of their 2025 global success. After a period of experimentation, the team is now in a focused phase of preparation for the next global showpiece. Harmanpreet remains the focal point of a team that is claiming a comeback Shreyanka Patil And Bharti Fulmali. like with giants Smriti Mandhana And Deepti Sharma Like with the stars, supporting the captain jemima rodrigues And Shafali Verma, India are desperate to get the right winning streak away from home to maintain vital momentum heading into the World Cup season.
AUS-W vs IND-W 2026, T20I series: Broadcast and live streaming details
- Australia: Fox Cricket (Foxtel), Kayo Sports
- India: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
- Pakistan: frenzy
- South Africa: supersport
Australia vs India 2026: T20I series schedule
| date | match | venue | Time (local/AEDT) | Time (IST) |
| 15 February | 1st t20i | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | 7:15 pm | 1:45 pm |
| 19 February | 2nd t20i | Manuka Oval, Canberra | 7:15 pm | |
| 21st February | 3rd t20i | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 6:45 pm | 1:45 pm |
AUS-W vs IND-W Squad
- India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Shree Charnani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaur, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Shreyanka Patil.
- Australia Women: Sophie Molineux (captain), Darcey Brown, Nicola Carey, Ashley Gardner (vice-captain), Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Phoebe Lichfield, Tahlia McGrath (vice-captain), Beth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Woll, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt.
Also read: Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 Squad: List of players and captains of all teams
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