
As India Women step onto the lush green grounds of North Sydney Oval today, February 13, 2026, they are setting the stage for a high-stakes affair. multi-format tour Against its arch rivals. fresh from their historical ODI World Cup 2025 victoryHarmanpreet Kaur’s team is facing hunger Governor-General’s XI In a T20 clash that serves as the final litmus test before the official series begins.
India’s women seek dominance under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur
For the Indian women’s team, this stability 1:35 PM IST There is a significant opportunity to adapt to the “real bounce” and pace typical of Australian pitches Harmanpreet Kaur. After chasing a mammoth target of 339 against Australia in last year’s World Cup semi-final, the pressure is on to maintain their status as the world-leading team. head coach Amol Muzumdar This game is being used to finalize starting combinations and test death-bowling skills Renuka Singh And Arundhati Reddy Under local conditions.
This match marks an important comeback Shreyanka Patil And Bharti Fulmali For the Indian T20 setup, they have been provided with an important opportunity to find their rhythm ahead of the first T20I at the SCG. with explosives Shafali Verma and prolific Smriti Mandhana With the top order in charge, India are aiming to take advantage of the batting-friendly North Sydney Oval to gain a massive psychological advantage ahead of the competitive leg of the tour starting on February 15.
Australia Governor-General’s XI: led by Charlie Knott
Governor-General’s XI is led by the young all-rounder Charlie KnottWho has been tasked with captaining a team that blends emerging Australian talent with experienced domestic stars. This leadership role marks a major milestone for Knott as she guides her team against the newly crowned World Champions. Leg spinner is also included in the team alana kingWho is entering this match with a point to prove after being left out of the primary Australian T20 squad.
Off the field, this series marks a historic transition for Australia as it serves as a farewell tour for Alyssa Healy. Whereas Healy had last led the ODI and Test teams. Sophie Molineux Set to take over the T20I reins, he has already been named as the captain-in-waiting for all formats. The Governor-General’s XI acts as the first line of defense in this new era, which includes rising stars such as 19-year-old fast bowler Lucy Hamilton, who is also eyeing a Test debut later this month.
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
Fans in India can follow the progress of the world champions as they fine-tune their strategies ahead of the three-match T20I series.
| Area | platform | Time |
| India | FanCode App and Website | 1:35 PM IST |
| Australia | Cricket.com.au, Kayo Sports and Foxtel | 7:05 pm local |
squads
- India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chhetri (WK), Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaur, N Sri Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma.
- Governor-General’s XI: Charlie Knott (captain), Chloe Ainsworth, Nicole Falton, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Sienna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Alana King, Anika Learoyd, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Rachel Trenaman, Georgia Woll, Anne Wickman, Corporal Frances Whittaker.
Also read: Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 Squad: List of players and captains of all teams
This article was first published here WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.


