India Women vs Australia Women 2026: Full Series Results, Highlights, and Scorecards
The India Women's cricket team is locked in a fierce multi-format battle against Australia Women in February-March 2026 . The tour, which marks the beginning of Alyssa Healy's farewell from white-ball cricket , has already witnessed historic moments—including India's first T20I series win on Australian soil in a decade .
Here's your complete guide to the India Women vs Australia Women 2026 series, featuring match reports, key performers, series standings, and what's at stake in the remaining fixtures.
📊 Series Overview: Multi-Format Points Battle
The tour consists of:
3 T20Is (2 points each) → Completed
3 ODIs (2 points each) → 2 completed, 1 remaining
1 Test match (4 points) → Upcoming
Current Standings (as of February 27, 2026)
| Team | T20I Points | ODI Points | Test Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| India Women | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Remaining Fixtures:
3rd ODI: March 1, 2026 (Hobart)
One-off Test: March 6-9, 2026 (Venue TBD)
If India wins the third ODI, they can still draw the series with a victory in the Test match .
🏆 T20I Series: India Creates History (February 2026)
Series Result: India Won 2-1
India achieved a historic T20I series victory on Australian soil, their first in a decade . The last time India beat Australia in a women's T20 series was back in 2016 .
Match 3: The Decider (February 20, 2026 @ Adelaide Oval)
India Women 176/6 (20 overs) beat Australia Women 159/9 (20 overs) by 17 runs
Key Performances:
Smriti Mandhana – 82 off 55 balls (Match-winning knock)
Jemimah Rodrigues – 50 off 41 balls (121-run partnership with Mandhana)
Shreyanka Patil – 3/22
Shree Charani – 3/32
Match Summary:
India won the toss and elected to bat. After losing Shafali Verma early, Mandhana and Rodrigues built a 121-run partnership to put India in command. Mandhana brought up her fifty with a six off 38 balls and continued her onslaught before falling in the 17th over .
Chasing 177, Australia lost Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, and Georgia Voll inside the first four overs to Shreyanka Patil and Renuka Singh. Ashleigh Gardner scored a fighting 57, but India's bowlers held their nerve to seal the series 2-1 .
Brief Scores:
India Women 176/6 in 20 overs (Mandhana 82, Rodrigues 50; Sutherland 2/34) beat Australia Women 159/9 in 20 overs (Gardner 57; Patil 3/22, Charani 3/32) by 17 runs
🏏 ODI Series: Australia Strikes Back (February-March 2026)
Series Status: Australia Leads 2-0 (Series Won)
After losing the T20I series, Australia bounced back emphatically in the 50-over format, clinching the three-match ODI series with a game to spare .
1st ODI (February 24, 2026 @ The Gabba, Brisbane)
Australia Women 215/8 (46 overs) beat India Women 214 all out (49.4 overs) by 5 wickets (DLS)
Match Summary:
India opted to bat but struggled against Australia's disciplined bowling attack. Smriti Mandhana (58 off 68) and Harmanpreet Kaur (53 off 84) scored half-centuries, while Kashvee Gautam (43 off 44) provided late impetus with three sixes .
Ashleigh Gardner was the standout bowler with figures of 3/33 in seven overs .
In reply, Australia reached the revised target of 215 in 46 overs, with contributions from their experienced middle order. Rain interruptions affected the chase, but the hosts held their nerve .
Brief Scores:
India Women 214 all out in 49.4 overs (Mandhana 58, Harmanpreet 53; Gardner 3/33) lost to Australia Women 215/8 in 46 overs (DLS target) by 5 wickets
2nd ODI (February 27, 2026 @ Bellerive Oval, Hobart)
Australia Women 252/5 (36.1 overs) beat India Women 251/9 (50 overs) by 5 wickets
Match Summary:
India won the toss and elected to bat. Openers Pratika Rawal (52 off 81) and Smriti Mandhana (31) provided a solid 78-run partnership. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (54 off 70) anchored the innings after a middle-order collapse, while Kashvee Gautam (25) and the lower order pushed India past 250 .
Key Bowling Figures (Australia):
Australia's Chase: A Masterclass
What followed was a batting exhibition. Young stars Georgia Voll (101 off 82 balls) and Phoebe Litchfield (80 off 62 balls) added 119 runs for the second wicket .
Voll's innings included 13 fours and a six—her second ODI century
Voll survived three dropped catches (on 19 and later before her century)
Australia chased down 252 in just 36.1 overs, winning with 83 balls to spare and sealing the ODI series 2-0 .
Brief Scores:
India Women 251/9 in 50 overs (Pratika Rawal 52, Harmanpreet Kaur 54; Sutherland 2/37, Gardner 2/39, King 2/41) lost to Australia Women 252/5 in 36.1 overs (Georgia Voll 101, Phoebe Litchfield 80; Deepti Sharma 2/32) by 5 wickets
Player of the Match: Georgia Voll (101 off 82 balls)
3rd ODI: What's at Stake (March 1, 2026 @ Bellerive Oval, Hobart)
The third ODI is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, at 9:20 AM IST at the same venue .
Context:
India has already lost the ODI series but can restore some pride with a consolation win
A victory would also keep India's hopes of drawing the multi-format series alive (requiring a subsequent Test win)
This is Alyssa Healy's farewell ODI series—she will cherish leading Australia to series victory
Broadcast Details:
🌟 Key Performers of the Series
India Women
Australia Women
🔮 What's Next: The Test Match (March 6-9, 2026)
After the ODI series concludes, the teams will play a one-off Test match starting March 6 .
Test Match Points: 4
This means:
If India wins the 3rd ODI AND the Test, they will draw the multi-format series (4+4 = 8 points to Australia's 6)
If Australia wins or draws the Test, they will win the multi-format series outright
The Test match promises to be a fitting climax to a fiercely competitive tour.
📈 Head-to-Head Record (Overall)
| Format | Matches | India Wins | Australia Wins | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs (Overall) | 61 | 12 | 49 | 0 |
| ODIs (in Australia) | 19 | 4 | 15 | 0 |
| T20Is | 30+ | 10+ | 17+ | 3 |
🎙️ What They Said
Harmanpreet Kaur (After 2nd ODI loss)
"We didn't bat well today. After winning the toss, our plan was to post a 300-plus total on the board, but we lost wickets at the wrong time and that is reason why we were short of a lot of runs... we really need to bat well and deep in the innings to score more runs."
Alyssa Healy (After clinching ODI series)
She praised her team's "outstanding effort in restricting the opposition to a sub-par 250 on a favorable batting wicket" and commended young stars Litchfield and Voll, noting that "their success represents the promising future of Australian cricket."
Georgia Voll (Player of the Match, 2nd ODI)
She credited her "magnificent, match-winning century to a seamless partnership with Phoebe Litchfield," noting that Litchfield's presence eases pressure and allows them to complement each other's scoring rates.
📅 Full Schedule (2026)
📊 Quick Facts: India Women vs Australia Women 2026
🏆 Conclusion: A Tale of Two Formats
The India Women vs Australia Women 2026 series has been a story of contrasting fortunes. India created history by winning the T20I series on Australian soil for the first time in a decade—a triumph that signals the growing depth and confidence in the squad .
But Australia, as they always do, fought back. In the ODI format, the hosts reminded everyone why they remain the gold standard in women's cricket . The batting masterclass from Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield in the second ODI was a statement—the future of Australian cricket is in safe hands .
With one ODI and a Test match remaining, the multi-format series is still alive. India needs a win in the third ODI and a victory in the Test to draw the series . Australia, leading 6-4, will look to close it out.
For Indian fans, the T20I triumph will be the lasting memory—a historic achievement that proves this team can win anywhere against anyone. For Australian fans, the ODI fightback shows champion teams never stay down for long.
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