Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the India women’s cricket team, stated on Wednesday that winning last year’s ODI World Cup at home has given the team much-needed confidence and self-belief to secure more titles anywhere in the world.

India defeated the South Africa women's national cricket team in Navi Mumbai to claim their maiden ICC title in November last year.

This achievement has strengthened the team’s belief in their abilities and their potential to succeed again in the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United Kingdom from June 12 to July 5.

Watch the video here: 

VIDEO | Delhi: "We’ll try our best (to win T20 World Cup later this year), last World Cup gave us confidence, and now we have the belief that we can win the World Cup anywhere in the world," says Team India captain Harmanpreet Kaur.

(Full video available on PTI Videos -… pic.twitter.com/Fv7U9ltHD5

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 25, 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur opens up on India’s title ambitions

Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, has expressed strong confidence in the team’s title ambitions after their recent success.

"Obviously, I am feeling good. We all knew that when we win a World Cup, things will change. So, to feel that change and to get a chance to live that change is a great feeling," Harmanpreet told PTI.

She added, "Winning the ODI World Cup at home has given our team strong confidence and self-belief. It shows that we can compete and win titles anywhere in the world."

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India women’s team preparations and key players to watch

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India Women’s National Cricket Team squad for the upcoming T20I series against the South Africa women's national cricket team. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the 15-member squad in the five-match series from April 17 to April 27 in South Africa.

This South Africa tour is very important for the team’s preparation for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England. The team will use these matches in overseas conditions to prepare well and decide the final squad for the World Cup.

Apart from captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, some new players like Bharti Fulmali and Anushka Sharma are also in the squad. These matches will give them a good chance to earn a place in the World Cup team.

Arundhati Reddy won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for February 2026. All-rounder Deepti Sharma and spinner Shreyanka Patil are also important players to watch.

Renuka Singh Thakur will lead the pace attack, along with Kashvee Gautam, who is also a player to watch.

Fans react to Harmanpreet Kaur’s confident statement

So far, both ICC events in 2026 have been won by India, and all eyes will be on Harmanpreet & Co to keep the trend going when they compete in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, set to take place in England from June 12 to July 5. Reflecting on India’s dominance across formats, Harmanpreet credited the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for investing in all levels of the game.

Fans have reacted positively to the confident statement made by Harmanpreet Kaur about the team’s future. Many supporters praised her leadership and said her words show strong belief and a winning mindset. Fans also feel that the team is now more confident after their recent success and can perform well in big tournaments. Some also said that this positive attitude will help the Indian women’s team aim for more titles in the coming years.

The BCCI Naman Awards, which honour Indian cricketers for their performances in the 2024-2025 season, were held on Sunday. The evening celebrated top stars of Indian cricket, while legends like Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, and Mithali Raj were recognised for their contribution to Indian cricket.

However, there was an error in the graphics during the broadcast that upset Rohit Sharma fans. When Shubman Gill, India’s ODI and Test captain, appeared on screen, the graphics called him "Winning captain, Champions Trophy 2025." This mistake put the BCCI under criticism. The board later deleted the video from X. 

India had actually won the Champions Trophy 2025 under Rohit Sharma, defeating New Zealand in the final.

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Shubman Gill a Key Member of India’s Champions Trophy 2025 Win

Shubman Gill was an important member of Team India in their Champions Trophy 2025 win. India stayed undefeated to win their third title. The Punjab-born player scored 188 runs in five matches, including an unbeaten 101 against Bangladesh in a tough run chase in Dubai.

However, it was Rohit Sharma, Gill’s opening partner, who was the captain when India defeated New Zealand in the final. Later, Gill was promoted as the new ODI captain ahead of the tour of Australia, where both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played under his leadership.

Fans Troll BCCI and Broadcasters Over Champions Trophy Error

Fans quickly noticed a big mistake by the event’s official broadcasters. Some wrote that Shubman Gill was shown as the Champions Trophy-winning captain, not Rohit Sharma, calling it “unreal daylight robbery.” One fan wrote, “BCCI, kuch toh sharm karo 🤣🤣🤣🤣.”

Another fan said, “Rohit Sharma won the ICC Champions Trophy as captain, but here at the BCCI Naman Awards, they are naming Shubman Gill as captain. Please don’t rewrite history.”

Some people also criticised BCCI’s PR, asking, “What kind of PR is this?”

Here’s how netizens reacted to the blunder from BCCI.

according to them Shubman Gill was the champions trophy winning captain and not Rohit Sharma, unreal daylight robbery.@BCCI kuch toh sharm karo🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/2cHKQPMJSx

— Arnav. (@TheDrArnav) March 15, 2026

Rohit Sharma won the ICC Champions Trophy as captain, but here at the BCCI Naman Awards they’re naming Shubman Gill as captain. Please don’t rewrite history 🤷‍♂️😕#bcci

— Uma shankar (@JustShankar_) March 15, 2026

Shubman Gill :- Winning captain icc Champions trophy 2025 🤔 @BCCI we thought Rohit Sharma was the captain. pic.twitter.com/jAo2PSe5wt

— अभि 🇮🇳 (@abhi7781_) March 15, 2026

What kind of PR is this ? pic.twitter.com/x3svN62n4p

— . (@edgeandgonee) March 15, 2026

Ye kya Bhai bcci walo kuch to Sharam kar liya Karo gill kab captain tha champion trophy mein winning captain dikha raho champion trophy ka .. wo bol aisa rha hai jaise wahi captain tha... pic.twitter.com/BAW1TpXLiI

— Sudhanshu Rao Chandel Rajput (@qZub76dgqPkCbaj) March 15, 2026

Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana Win Top Awards at BCCI Naman Awards

Shubman Gill won the Polly Umrigar Award for the best international cricketer, while Smriti Mandhana was named Best International Cricketer in women’s cricket. Gill finished 2025 as India’s top run-scorer in Test cricket, scoring 983 runs in nine matches at an average of 70.21, including five centuries. If not for an injury during the home series against South Africa, he would have crossed 1,000 runs. Most of his runs, 754, came during the tour of England, highlighted by a career-best 269 at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Gill also played a pivotal role in India's Champions Trophytriumph last year, having entered the tournament as the No.1-ranked ODI batter in the world. He made an unbeaten 101 against Bangladesh in India's opening match and finished the tournament with 188 runs.

On the other hand, Mandhana was India’s highest scorer as they won the 50-over World Cup for the first time, scoring 571 runs in nine innings at 71.37, including one hundred and two fifties. She ended 2025 with 1,703 international runs, including 1,362 in ODIs, becoming the first woman to score 1,000 ODI runs in a calendar year.

Lifetime Achievement Awards were also presented to Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid, and Mithali Raj for their contribution to Indian cricket.

Gill said, “Thank you to the BCCI for recognising me with this award. Many legends have received it before, so it is a huge honour. What we achieved last year — five ICC trophies — was truly tremendous. I also want to thank my teammates and family for helping me reach here.”

Mandhana added, “I can’t talk about individual achievements without mentioning the team. It has been a brilliant year. Thank you to the BCCI for supporting women’s cricket. I hope we continue to reach even greater heights.”

The Indian and Australian women's sides met each other during their only Test at the WACA in Perth after completing the games in the ODI and T20I formats. The visitors claimed the T20I series with a 2-1 margin before the home side staged a special comeback with a 3-0 margin, and the action and focus shifted to the red-ball fixture between the two sides.

Making her debut in the longest format, Lucy Hamilton celebrated the maiden wicket with the dismissal of Smriti Mandhana. It was a beautiful delivery that nipped back sharply off the surface as the left-handed batter looked to play a big drive, but left a massive gap between the bat and pad, which allowed the ball to sneak through and shatter the middle stump as Hamilton was pumped with her teammates in celebration. 

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It wasn’t a great start for the Indian side, who lost four wickets inside the first session and ended up losing another wicket after the break, and were pushed back on the wall. It was another special occasion for Alyssa Healy's last international game.

Lucy Hamilton picks Smriti Mandhana as maiden Test wicket 

Shafali Varma got a start for the visiting side with 35 runs in 48 balls with the help of six boundaries at a strike rate of 72.92 before captain Harmanpreet Kaur made 19 runs in 15 balls with the help of four boundaries.

Watch the video here: 

This has got to be up there with some of the great first Test wickets in history!

Lucy Hamilton goes straight through Smriti Mandhana 😱@nrmainsurance | #PlayoftheDay | #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/lc7rHuOBDw

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) March 6, 2026

“Even being out there was just a really special moment, and yeah, something I won’t forget. I think there’s lots of pressure on the Indian batters at the moment, so I think we just keep hitting our hard line and length and making them do something.” Lucy Hamilton said during the break.

Meanwhile, Jemimah Rodrigues clubbed 22 runs in 57 balls with the help of two fours at a strike rate of under 40. India reached 109 for the loss of five wickets in 36 overs, as Annabel Sutherland picked up three wickets in her seven overs. 

Brief Scores: INDW 112/5 (Shafali Varma 35, Annabel Sutherland 3/33) vs AUSW

The Only Test between Australia Women and India Women will be held from March 6th to 9th March. After losing the T20 series 2-1, the Australian team made a strong comeback and won the ODI series 3-0 against India. The Indian team could not compete against Australia in the 50-over format and had to face defeat in all three matches. In the third ODI, Australia set a target of 409 runs, and the Indian team was all out for only 224 runs. So far, both teams have played 11 matches in the Test format, with Australia winning four, India winning one, and the remaining six matches being drawn.

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AUS-W vs IND-W Match Details

• Match: Australia Women vs India Women, Only Test 

• Date: 6-9 March 2026

• Time: 10.50 AM IST

• Venue: WACA Ground, Perth

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

AUS-W vs IND-W Weather Report

Pitch Report - WACA Ground

The pace and bounce of the WACA pitch are well-known, especially during the early stages of the match. The expectation for seamers in pink-ball situations is to extract extra movement during twilight sessions.

• Pace-bowling wicket 

• Large boundaries 

Top Batters to Watch – AUS-W vs IND-W

• Alyssa Healy (AUS-W): 214 runs in this series (ODI Series)

• Beth Mooney (AUS-W): 213 runs in this series 

• Harmanpreet Kaur (IND-W): 132 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – AUS-W vs IND-W

• Ashleigh Gardner (AUS-W): 6 wickets in this series 

• Alana King (AUS-W): 6 wickets in this series 

• Deepti Sharma (IND-W): 4 wickets in this series 

AUS-W vs IND-W Recent Form

AUS-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IND-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 30–40

• Predicted Total: 260-270

• Match Result: AUS-W to win

Scenario 2: If AUS-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 280–320

• Match Result: AUS-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

AUS-W vs IND-W Predicted Playing XIs

Australia Women 

Alyssa Healy (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ash Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Tahila McGrath, Lucy Hamilton, Alana King, Georgia Wareham, Darcie Brown.

India Women 

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kashvee Gautam, Sayali Satghare, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud.

Why Australia Women Are Favourites Today

• Experience players 

• Good all-rounders 

• Home conditions 

AUS-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our AUS-W vs IND-W today match prediction, Australia Women are the favourites to win the Only Test. The likes of Alana King, Tahila McGrath and Beth Mooney will be key players to watch out for.

AUS-W vs IND-W Match FAQs

Q1. Where can I watch the AUS-W vs IND-W live match?

You can watch the live streaming on JioHotstar 

Q2. Who will win today’s AUS-W vs IND-W Test match?

According to our today match prediction, Australia Women are the favourites to win this encounter.

Q3. What is the head-to-head record between Australia Women and India Women in Test?

Australia Women hold the upper hand in the last five Test head-to-head meetings against India Women

The 3rd ODI between Australia Women and India Women will be played on March 1. Australia Women won the second ODI match by five wickets, taking the series 2-0. India batted first and posted a total of 251 runs. Opener Pratika Rawal scored 52 runs off 81 balls, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 54 runs off 70 balls. In the bowling department, Ash Gardner, Alana King and Annabelle Sutherland each took two wickets.

In response, Australia Women comfortably chased down the target in just 36.1 overs. Georgia Voll scored the highest runs for Australia, scoring 101 runs in 82 balls and young batter Phoebe Litchfield scored 80 runs off 62 balls. 

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AUS-W vs IND-W Match Details

• Match: Australia Women vs India Women, 3rd ODI 

• Date: 27th February 2026

• Time: 9.20 AM IST

• Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

AUS-W vs IND-W Weather Report

Pitch Report - Bellerive Oval

Bellerive Oval in Hobart is a small ground. The batters have a lot of scoring opportunities due to the short square boundaries. The average first-innings score at this venue is 280 runs.

• Batting-friendly wicket 

• Small boundaries 

Top Batters to Watch – AUS-W vs IND-W

• Beth Mooney (AUS-W): 107 runs in this series 

• Phoebe Litchfield (AUS-W): 112 runs in this series 

• Harmanpreet Kaur (IND-W): 107 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – AUS-W vs IND-W

• Ashleigh Gardner (AUS-W): 5 wickets in this series 

• Deepti Sharma (IND-W): 3 wickets in this series 

• Megan Schutt (IND-W): 3 wickets in this series 

AUS-W vs IND-W Recent Form

AUS-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IND-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 260-270

• Match Result: AUS-W to win

Scenario 2: If AUS-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 280–320

• Match Result: AUS-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

AUS-W vs IND-W Predicted Playing XIs

Australia Women 

Alyssa Healy (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Tahila McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

India Women 

Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Kashvee Gautam, Kranti Gaud, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shree Charani

Why Australia Women Are Favourites Today

• Strong top-order

• Good all-rounders 

• Home conditions 

AUS-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our AUS-W vs IND-W today match prediction, Australia Women are the favourites to win the 3rd ODI match. The likes of Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney will be key players to watch out for.

AUS-W vs IND-W Match FAQs

Q1. Where can I watch the AUS-W vs IND-W live match?

You can watch the live streaming on JioHotstar 

Q2. Who will win today’s AUS-W vs IND-W ODI match?

According to our today match prediction, Australia Women are the favourites to win this encounter.

Q3. What is the head-to-head record between Australia Women and India Women in ODIs?

Australia Women hold the upper hand in the last five ODI head-to-head meetings against India Women

The 2nd ODI between Australia Women and India Women will be played on February 27.  Australia Women won the first ODI match by six wickets and lead the series 1-0. India batted first and posted a below-par total of 214 runs. Smriti Mandhana scored 58 runs off 68 balls, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 53 runs off 84 balls. In the bowling department, Ash Gardner took three wickets, while Megan Schutt took two wickets.

In response, Australia Women comfortably chased down the target in 38.2 overs. Wicket-keeper batsman Beth Mooney scored the highest runs for Australia, scoring 76 runs in 79 balls. For India, Shree Charani took two wickets but was not able to defend the target. The hosts will look to extend their dominance at home as the World Champions, India, aim to make a strong comeback. 

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AUS-W vs IND-W Match Details

• Match: Australia Women vs India Women, 2nd ODI 

• Date: 27th February 2026

• Time: 9.20 AM IST

• Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

AUS-W vs IND-W Weather Report

Pitch Report - Bellerive Oval

Bellerive Oval in Hobart is a small ground. The batters have a lot of scoring opportunities due to the short square boundaries. The average first-innings score at this venue is 300 runs.

• Batting-friendly wicket 

• Small boundaries 

Top Batters to Watch – AUS-W vs IND-W

• Beth Mooney (AUS-W): 76 runs in this series 

• Smriti Mandhana (IND-W): 58 runs in this series 

• Harmanpreet Kaur (IND-W): 53 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – AUS-W vs IND-W

• Ashleigh Gardner (AUS-W): 3 wickets in this series 

• Shree Charani (IND-W): 2 wickets in this series 

• Megan Schutt (IND-W): 2 wickets in this series 

AUS-W vs IND-W Recent Form

AUS-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IND-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 260-280

• Match Result: AUS-W to win

Scenario 2: If AUS-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 280–320

• Match Result: AUS-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

AUS-W vs IND-W Predicted Playing XIs

Australia Women 

Alyssa Healy (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Tahila McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

India Women 

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur

Why Australia Women Are Favourites Today

• Strong top-order

• Good all-rounders 

• Home conditions 

AUS-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our AUS-W vs IND-W today match prediction, Australia Women are the favourites to win the 2nd ODI match. The likes of Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney will be key players to watch out for.

AUS-W vs IND-W Match FAQs

The 1st ODI between the India women's national cricket team and the Australia women's national cricket team witnessed another classy knock from Smriti Mandhana at Allan Border Field. The Indian opener reached her fifty in 56 balls, continuing her impressive form on the tour with back-to-back ODI half-centuries following her match-winning performance in the third T20I. Although she started cautiously and looked slightly streaky early in the innings, Mandhana gradually adapted to the pitch bounce and displayed her trademark elegant stroke play.

Once settled, Mandhana appeared in excellent control, timing the ball beautifully and finding boundaries with confidence. Her innings built momentum for India during a crucial phase of the match as she handled Australia’s disciplined bowling attack. However, the breakthrough came unexpectedly when she attempted a sweep shot against a slower delivery from around the wicket. The extra bounce and reduced pace disrupted her balance, leading to a mistimed shot.

Mandhana was eventually dismissed for 58 off 68 balls, caught by Alana King and bowled by Tahlia McGrath. The wicket became a key turning point as it handed Australia their most significant breakthrough of the innings, ending a promising knock that had looked set for a bigger score. Fans will remember the innings for Mandhana’s elegance, resilience, and strong start against a high-quality Australian attack.

Watch Mandhana’s out video here:

HUGE wicket.

A Mandhana top edge finds its way into King's hands 😮#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/DJfA4tpHiw

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) February 24, 2026

The Indian team struggles early in the innings

The Indian women's national cricket team had a poor start while batting first. Pratika Rawal was dismissed without opening her account, and Shafali Verma, promoted to number three, also failed to settle at the crease. Later, Jemimah Rodrigues lost her wicket, leaving star batter Smriti Mandhana to stabilize the innings. Despite the early collapse, Mandhana took responsibility and started rebuilding India’s batting effort.

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Mandhana records 11th fifty-plus score against Australia

Smriti Mandhana showcased her class by completing a 56-ball half-century with 7 boundaries against Australia women's national cricket team. This was her 11th fifty-plus ODI score against Australia, making her the first Asian woman batter to reach such a milestone in ODIs versus Australia. Although she looked set to convert the start into a big century, she was dismissed for 58 runs off 68 balls. The wicket came when she was caught by Alana King off the bowling of Tahlia McGrath in the 24th over, after sharing a 48-run fourth-wicket partnership with Harleen Deol.

Meanwhile, star Australian pacer Mitchell Starc was seen offering commentary insights during the broadcast of the final ODI series involving Alyssa Healy, adding a personal touch to the match atmosphere.

Smriti Mandhana’s ODI Career so far

Smriti Mandhana has played 117 ODI matches, batting in 117 innings with 7 not-outs, and scoring 5322 runs in women’s ODI cricket. Her highest score is 136, maintaining an impressive average of 48.38 and a strike rate of 90.52 while facing 5879 balls. Mandhana has hit 14 centuries and 34 half-centuries, including 642 fours and 74 sixes in her ODI career. In the field, she has also taken 40 catches, reflecting her all-around contribution to the team.

The left-handed opening batter of the Indian side, Smriti Mandhana, has got back in her incredible form with a fine knock of 82 runs during the three-match T20I series decider against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. The southpaw creamed a fine knock of 82 runs in 55 balls with the help of eight boundaries and three sixes at a strike rate of 149.09. 

Madhana has already been in superb touch, having notched up 377 runs in nine innings of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) for the champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) side at an average of 53.85 and a strike rate of 153.25, thanks to three half-centuries at the best score of 96 runs.

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“Sports don’t care about your feelings. It’s a harsh truth. But it doesn’t. It doesn’t care if you are tired. If you have just won. If you are the best player. If you are the newest player. If you are the most confident, the most nervous, or the hardest working. None of it. It only cares about one thing. How do you play the game?” Mandhana expressed in an Instagram story.

Smriti Mandhana shares stunning Instagram story

Mandhana’s life hasn’t gone smoothly after her relationship and wedding with Palash Muchhal ended shockingly last year. Mandhana, despite that, has held her shape with the bat and celebrated several records for the team she has been part of.  

SMRITI MANDHANA INSTAGRAM STORY. 🌟👸 pic.twitter.com/wge3uH2p9o

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) February 22, 2026

“How you show up. The intentions are to be the best you can be on that day. And if, only if, you give it your all, you give it your full attention and respect, you might be able to come away with a chance of success. And you get a chance to do it again. Which I think that’s one hell of a feeling.” Mandhana addressed.

“It was good to contribute to the series win. I think beating Australia in Australia is something really special. I'm really happy for the team and glad that I could contribute. Jemi is coming in and making me run all those twos, but yeah, I think it's a really good partnership between Jemi and me.” The 29-year-old concluded.

India defeated Australia by 17 runs at the Adelaide Oval in the 3rd game of the three-match T20I series on February 21, 2026. The Women in Blue won the series 2-1. They will play Australia again in a two-match ODI series before finishing their tour with a Test match on March 9, 2026.

There were many memorable moments in the match, including Smriti Mandhana’s strong partnership with Jemimah Rodrigues, which helped India set a total of 176 runs. However, an unusual dismissal caught the attention of fans. Australian player Grace Harris was out hit-wicket while chasing India’s total.

Grace Harris became only the second Australian woman to be dismissed hit-wicket, joining former captain Meg Lanning. Both dismissals happened against India, with Lanning’s coming in 2021.

Watch the video here:

Hit wicket 🤯

Grace Harris goes in rare fashion! pic.twitter.com/UHx4DNAUdW

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) February 21, 2026

How Grace Harris Was Dismissed Hit-Wicket

Grace Harris’ hit-wicket came in the 17th over. At that time, Australia's women's national cricket team were 130/6 in the chase of 177 runs. They still needed 47 runs to win against India women's national cricket team.

Harris came to the pitch in the 16th over after Ash Gardner was dismissed. She scored a single from her first ball. In the 17th over, Indian bowler Sree Charani bowled yorker-length balls to control the run rate.

The Australian batter tried a slog sweep shot and went deep in the crease. But she placed her back leg wrongly and touched the stumps, which removed the bails and caused a hit-wicket dismissal.

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Partnership Helped India Win

India won the toss and chose to bat first. They lost opener Shafali Verma early. After that, Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues built a strong partnership.

Mandhana scored 82 runs from 55 balls. Rodrigues scored 59 runs. Both players made a 121-run partnership and helped India reach 176/6 in 20 overs.

In the chase, Ashleigh Gardner scored 57 runs for Australia. But Australia were stopped at 159/9 in 20 overs.

For India, Shreyanka Patil took 3 wickets for 22 runs, Arundhati Reddy took 2 wickets for 35 runs, and another bowler took 3 wickets for 32 runs. India won the match by 17 runs and won the T20I series 2-1.

The third T20I match between Australia Women and India Women will be played on February 21. The Australian women won the second T20I match by 19 runs, levelling the series 1-1. The Australian team batted first and posted a decent total of 163. Georgia Voll was the standout performer for Australia Women, scoring 88 runs off 57 balls, supported by Beth Mooney, who scored 46 runs off 39 balls. 

In response, Indian Women failed to chase down the target, scoring 144 runs in 20 overs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 36 runs off 30 balls and Smriti Mandhana scored 31 runs off 24 balls, but they fell short by 19 runs. 

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AUS-W vs IND-W Match Details

• Match: Australia Women vs India Women, 3rd T20I

• Date: 21st February 2026

• Time: 1.45 PM IST

• Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

AUS-W vs IND-W Weather Report

Pitch Report - Adelaide Oval

The Adelaide Oval provides a great batting surface for the shorter format. The surface is generally flat with true bounce on the offer, and a fast outfield helps in improving the scoring rate. 

• Balanced wicket 

• Spin-friendly 

Top Batters to Watch – AUS-W vs IND-W

• Georgia Voll (AUS-W): 106 runs in this series 

• Beth Mooney (AUS-W): 51 runs in this series 

• Shafali Verma (IND-W): 50 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – AUS-W vs IND-W

• Arundhati Reddy (IND-W): 6 wickets in this series 

• Sophie Mollineux (AUS-W): 2 wickets in this series 

• Renuka Singh (IND-W): 3 wickets in this series 

AUS-W vs IND-W Recent Form

AUS-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IND-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 140-145

• Match Result: AUS-W to win

Scenario 2: If AUS-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 150–160

• Match Result: AUS-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

AUS-W vs IND-W Predicted Playing XIs

Australia Women 

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

India Women 

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.

Why Australia Women Are Favourites Today

• Strong top-order

• Good all-rounder players 

• Georgia Voll form

AUS-W vs IND-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our AUS-W vs IND-W today match prediction, Australia Women are the favourites to win the 3rd T20I match. The likes of Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland will be key players to watch out for.

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