AUS-W vs IND-W Match Prediction : 1st ODI, India Women tour of Australia, 2026
AUS-W vs IND-W Win Probability
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India Women
Australia Women To Win, 1.45
Australia Women have historically dominated this fixture, boasting a massive 49-12 head-to-head record in ODIs against India.
Despite India recently winning the T20I series 2-1, Australia's ODI track record in home conditions remains exceptionally strong, making them formidable opponents.
The return of key veterans to the Australian squad in the 50-over format solidifies their batting depth and bowling variety at the Gabba.
AUS-W vs IND-W Betting Tips
Top batter of the match to be from Australia Women
With the Gabba pitch offering true bounce that perfectly suits aggressive stroke-makers, an Australian top-order batter is well-positioned to score big. Players like Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry have consistently excellent records against India, making an Australian player the favorite to top the run charts in this innings.
Smriti Mandhana to score over 25.5 runs
Smriti Mandhana is in phenomenal touch, coming off a match-winning 82 off 55 balls in the recent T20I series decider against Australia. Given her superb timing and ability to handle pace, she is highly likely to put up another strong performance at the top of the order for the visitors.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Australia Women
India Women
The India Women’s tour of Australia transitions to the 50-over format with the ODI series opener on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. The match will be played at The Gabba in Brisbane. Below is our detailed match preview, probable playing XIs, and betting tips.
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Australia Women vs India Women Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have a storied rivalry in the 50-over format, having faced each other 61 times. Australia Women hold a dominant edge, leading the head-to-head 49-12 against India Women.
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
The hosts come into this ODI series looking to bounce back after dropping the T20I series 2-1 to India. Despite that minor setback, Australia remains an undisputed powerhouse in the 50-over format. Their batting lineup is stacked with aggressive stroke-makers, including Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, and Ellyse Perry, who have consistently performed well against the Indian attack.
Captain Alyssa Healy will rely heavily on her dynamic all-rounders, Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland, to provide critical balance.
The pace attack, featuring Darcie Brown and Kim Garth, will look to exploit the early bounce in Brisbane, while Sophie Molineux and Georgia Wareham handle the spin duties.
Australia Women Expected Playing 11
Alyssa Healy (c, wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown.
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India Women
India arrives in Brisbane brimming with confidence after making history by winning their first-ever bilateral T20I series in Australia. They will look to carry that momentum into the longer format. Smriti Mandhana, who scored a brilliant 82 in the final T20I, will be crucial at the top of the order alongside Shafali Verma.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur anchors the middle order, supported by the finishing abilities of Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma. The bowling attack has looked sharp, with Arundhati Reddy and Shreyanka Patil stepping up recently.
However, 50-over cricket against Australia on their home turf presents a significantly steeper challenge for the Indian bowlers.
India Women Expected Playing 11
Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Thakur.
AUS-W vs IND-W Toss Prediction
The Gabba is widely considered one of the truest wickets in Australia, heavily favoring teams that set a target. In Day/Night ODIs here, batting first under the afternoon sun and defending under lights is generally preferred. The captain winning the toss will almost certainly opt to bat first to capitalize on the best batting conditions.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at The Gabba offers healthy pace, bounce, and carry, making it an excellent surface for quick bowlers with the new ball. However, stroke-makers who settle in can score heavily as the consistent bounce allows for free-flowing shots, while spinners typically play a holding role rather than turning the ball sharply.
Weather forecasts for Brisbane suggest clear conditions, meaning a full and uninterrupted day of cricket is expected.
AUS-W vs IND-W : Who Will Win?
While India Women achieved a historic T20I series victory just days ago, the ODI format is an entirely different beast, particularly in Australia. The Australians possess unparalleled depth and experience in 50-over cricket, and in cricket, the longer formats allow the better teams to win on most occasions. Upsets are rare.
Furthermore, the Gabba's pace and bounce distinctly favor Australia's seam-heavy attack and aggressive top order. Expect India to put up a strong fight, but the hosts easily have the firepower to edge them out in this contest.
Bet on Australia Women to win.
