AUS-W vs IND-W Match Preview

It's the second game of the three-match Twenty-20 series, and Australia Women will look to level the series against a confident India Women. The Aussies had a poor performance in the final game, losing by 21 runs using the DLS method. It was a poor performance by the bat that brought them down. The team hopes to put that behind them and deliver an outstanding performance in this game. The Australian women are a difficult team to beat at home. They have a great record versus India Women, winning seven of the last ten games between the two teams. They have more depth in their batting lineup and plan to use it. The Indians will not give the hosts an easy win, but will look to put up an intense fight and win the entire series in this game.

AUS-W vs IND-W Match Details

Australia Women vs India Women – 2nd T20I Match, India Women of Australia Women tour 2025

Venue: Manuka Oval, Griffith 

Date & Time: 19th February 2026 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AUS-W vs IND-W Venue Stats 

AUS-W vs IND-W Pitch Report

The skies over Canberra would be clear, making conditions perfect for T20 cricket. The climate will be around 24°C at the beginning of the game, with 41% humidity.

AUS-W vs IND-W Weather Report

Manuka Oval in Canberra has short square boundaries, which is ideal for batters who prefer to play their strokes square of the wicket. The outfield is fast, which is a huge advantage for the batter. The surface helps fast bowlers, but spinners find it difficult to bowl.

AUS-W vs IND-W Last Five Matches

AUS-W vs IND-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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AUS-W vs IND-W Probable Playing XIs:

India Women Probable Playing XIs

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur 

Australia Women Probable Playing XIs

Sophie Molineux (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown

Topmost Picks for AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Australia Women

• Beth Mooney – Beth Mooney scored 622 runs in her previous 18 games at an average of 44.42 and has been the core of this batting lineup.
• Annabel Sutherland – Annabel Sutherland proved to be the most consistent bowler, taking 25 wickets.

Top Picks – India Women

• Smriti Mandhana – Shafali Verma has been India's leading scorer in the last 12 months, scoring 438 runs in 11 games at an average of 48.66.
• Arundhati Reddy – Arundhati Reddy will be confident after her four-wicket haul in the previous game and will look to bowl tight spells in the middle overs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Team:

Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh, Phoebe Litchfield, Smriti Mandhana(C), Harmanpreet Kaur, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner(VC), Deepti Sharma, Georgia Wareham, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Smriti Mandhana, Beth Mooney

Vice-captain – Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland

Wicketkeeper – Beth Mooney

AUS-W vs IND-W Probable Winners:

Indian women were precise in their last match, but they know the Australians are coming after them. The squad has a poor record in Australian soil and will need a strong performance from the top and middle order to win this match. The Australians have a deep batting lineup and a bowling attack that is well-suited to these conditions. It will be an exciting match, but the Australians have the advantage. Considering the team combination, India Women is expected to win this match.

AUS-W vs IND-W FAQ

Q: Who is likely to win the AUS-W vs IND-W match today?

A: India Women is expected to win this match.

Q: Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?

A: Australia Women is ahead in H2H stats.

Q: Who are the top fantasy picks for the AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 team?

A: Smriti Mandhana, Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland.

Q: What is the pitch report for this match?

A: Manuka Oval in Canberra has short square boundaries, which is ideal for batters who prefer to play their strokes square of the wicket.