The opening match of the Australia Women vs India Women T20I series on 15 February 2026 will mark the beginning of an eagerly awaited tour that is across all three formats. The first T20I is scheduled at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which is one of the best cricket stadiums in the world. This contest is the first of a three-match T20I leg that will be followed by a one-day series and a one-off Test later in the tour.
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This series has added significance as Aussie stalwart, Alyssa Healy, will retire from all forms of international cricket after this series, and Sophie Molineux will be the next all-format captain for Australia. While the Women in Blue, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will be looking to perform well against the dominant home side, as the Aussies are way ahead in the head-to-head battle.
Australia has a well-balanced combination featuring the experience of Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry, along with the versatility of Ashleigh Gardner and Grace Harris. India, meanwhile, will rely on their explosive top order led by Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. For the AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 team prediction, Ashleigh Gardner and Smriti Mandhana are the perfect candidates for captaincy as they are both in splendid form in recent T20 outings.
Australia Women vs India Women Match Details
| Series | India Women Tour of Australia 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia Women vs India Women, 1st T20I |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| City | Sydney |
| Match Start Time | 1:45 PM IST, 15th February, 2026 |
| Scorecard | AUS-W vs IND-W 1st T20I Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Voll | Australia Women | 75 Runs |
| Annabel Sutherland | Australia Women | 4 Wickets |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | India Women | 68 Runs |
| Deepti Sharma | India Women | 1 Wicket |
AUS-W vs IND-W Toss Prediction
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Historically, the Sydney Cricket Ground has leaned in favour of teams setting a target, with sides batting first emerging victorious in fourteen of the 22 T20I matches staged at the venue. As per our AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 prediction today match, it would not be surprising if India Women's skipper Harmanpreet Kaur chooses to bat first after winning the toss.
Record of Chasing Teams at Sydney Cricket Ground
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Poor | 36% |
AUS-W vs IND-W Playing 11 (Probable)
| Australia Women Playing XI | India Women Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Sophie Molineux (c) | Shafali Verma |
| Beth Mooney (WK) | Smriti Mandhana |
| Phoebe Litchfield | Harmanpreet Kaur (c) |
| Ellyse Perry | Jemimah Rodrigues |
| Ashleigh Gardner | Richa Ghosh (WK) |
| Grace Harris | Bharti Fulmali |
| Tahlia McGrath | Deepti Sharma |
| Annabel Sutherland | Sneh Rana |
| Megan Schutt | Renuka Singh Thakur |
| Darcie Brown | Arundhati Reddy |
| Nicola Carey | Shreyanka Patil |
AUS-W vs IND-W Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Run Scorers | Harmanpreet Kaur and Georgia Voll |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Annabel Sutherland and Deepti Sharma |
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AUS-W vs IND-W Captain and Vice Captain Choices
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| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Ashleigh Gardner and Smriti Mandhana |
| Vice-Captain | Phoebe Litchfield and Harmanpreet Kaur |
Top Picks for AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ellyse Perry | Australia Women | Allrounder |
| Shafali Verma | India Women | Batter |
Budget Picks for AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Harris | Australia Women | Allrounder |
| Richa Ghosh | India Women | Batter |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: B Mooney, R Ghosh
- Batters: H Kaur(vc), S Mandhana, P Litchfield, G Voll
- All-rounders: A Gardner(c), A Kaur, A Sutherland
- Bowlers: G Wareham, R Singh Thakur
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: B Mooney, R Ghosh
- Batters: E Perry, S Mandhana(c), J Rodrigues, P Litchfield(vc), G Harris
- All-rounders: A Gardner, A Sutherland, D Sharma
- Bowlers: A Reddy
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for AUS-W vs IND-W match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
AUS-W vs IND-W Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) India Women Tour of Australia 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| U Chetry | 7.5 |
| V Sharma | 7.5 |
AUS-W vs IND-W Weather & Pitch Report at Sydney Cricket Ground
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22°C |
| Weather Forecast | Partly cloudy with slight chances of rain |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 161 runs |
AUS-W vs IND-W H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Australia Women (AUS-W) | 26 |
| India Women (IND-W) | 7 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Australia Women are expected to win the 1st T20I of the series.
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