Excitement builds in Sydney as India’s women’s cricket team arrives for a packed multi-format series against Australia, beginning February 15. The itinerary features three T20Is, three ODIs, and a rare Test match, testing the subcontinental side’s mettle on foreign soil.
A buzzworthy BCCI video released Monday highlighted the team’s eager arrival, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana at the forefront for all formats.
Mandhana, riding high after RCB’s second WPL crown, addressed the shift to international cricket. On X via BCCI, she noted, ‘Busy times with celebrations, but we’re focused on national responsibilities now.’
Detailed schedule: T20Is at SCG (Feb 15), Manuka Oval (Feb 19), Adelaide Oval (Feb 21). This leg is pivotal prep for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 (June 12-July 5).
ODI slate starts in Brisbane (Feb 24), shifts to Hobart’s Bellerive Oval (Feb 28, Mar 1). The series closes with a Test in Perth from March 6.
A poignant note: Australia’s Alyssa Healy plays her final international series, retiring post-tour. This clash promises tactical brilliance, individual heroics, and a fitting tribute to a legend, solidifying women’s cricket’s global appeal.