AUS-W vs IND-W Match Prediction : 1st T20, India Women tour of Australia, 2026
AUS-W vs IND-W Win Probability
100%
India Women
Australia Women To Win, 1.35
The Australians hold a commanding 26-8 head-to-head advantage over India.
Australia has won the last three consecutive T20I meetings between these two sides.
While both teams are on a winning streak, Australia’s recent clean sweeps came against top-tier heavyweights like England and New Zealand, proving their superior form
AUS-W vs IND-W Betting Tips
The first over of the contest to yield more than six runs
Both sides boast explosive top-order batters in terrific touch. With aggressive starters like Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma for India, and Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll for Australia, we expect boundaries early. Neither pair is likely to waste time sighters, making the "Over" a solid play.
The first wicket to fall in the first innings to be caught
With field restrictions in place during the powerplay, openers will look to clear the inner ring immediately. This high-risk, high-reward approach often leads to mistimed lofted shots. Statistically, "caught" is the most common dismissal method in the opening overs of T20 cricket.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Australia Women
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India Women
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Indian Women kick off their tour of Australia with a high-profile series across all three formats, starting Sunday, February 15th, 2026. The T20I leg begins under the lights at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). This preview breaks down the team news, pitch report, and best betting value for the series opener.
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Australia Women vs India Women Head-to-Head Record
These two nations have faced off 34 times in T20 Internationals. Australia Women hold a clear advantage, having won 26 matches compared to India's 8 victories.
Australia Women vs India Women Live-streaming and Broadcast
India: Live streaming on FanCode (App & Website). No confirmed TV broadcast yet.
Australia: Broadcast on Fox Cricket and Seven Network; streaming on Kayo Sports.
USA: Streaming on Willow TV (App & Website).
You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbsports.com.
AUS-W vs IND-W Team Previews
Australia Women
Australia enters this series in formidable form, having won their last five T20Is. Notably, these wins came against high-quality opposition in England and New Zealand. However, rust could be a minor factor, as their last T20I outing was nearly a year ago.
Georgia Voll was the standout performer in their last outing, smashing 75 off 57 balls. Annabel Sutherland remains the key weapon with the ball; she was the wrecker-in-chief against New Zealand (4 wickets) and has 20 scalps in her last 10 games.
The batting will be anchored by the reliable Beth Mooney, who boasts a massive 480 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 60.
Australia Women Expected Playing 11
Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux (c), Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.
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India Women
Like their hosts, India is on a five-match winning streak. However, context is key: all five victories came against Sri Lanka. In their most recent outing, India defended a total of 175, with Harmanpreet Kaur scoring a fluent 68 off 43 balls.
Shafali Verma continues to be the primary aggressor at the top, scoring 417 runs in her last 10 games at a strike rate of 170.9. She will be supported by Smriti Mandhana, who remains a class act with an average of 37.89 in her last nine innings.
On the bowling front, spinner Shree Charani has been impressive, taking 15 wickets in her last 10 games, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma continues to be economical and dangerous.
India Women Expected Playing 11
Shafali Verma, Gunalan Kamalini, Bharti Fulmali, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma.
AUS-W vs IND-W Toss Prediction
The sample size is small, with only four Women's T20Is played at the SCG previously. However, three of those four games were won by the team batting first. Given the pressure of a series opener, the captain winning the toss will likely look to put runs on the board.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The SCG is traditionally a high-scoring venue that favors batters early on. However, it is one of the few Australian grounds where spinners come into play as the game progresses.
Weather Alert:Â Showers are forecast for Sydney on match day. There is a distinct possibility of a rain-curtailed game, so keep an eye on DLS scenarios.
AUS-W vs IND-W : Who Will Win?
Both teams arrive with "unbeaten" tags from their last five games, but the quality of opposition sets them apart. Australia’s dominance over England and New Zealand carries far more weight than India’s wins over Sri Lanka. Furthermore, Australia won all three T20I clashes against India in 2024.
Expect the World Champions to be too strong at home.
Bet on Australia Women to win.
