What Happened The Indian women’s cricket team commenced a pivotal three-match T20I series against Australia on February 15, 2026, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, India opted to bowl first against Australia, led by new captain Sophie Molineux. This match marks India’s first competitive outing since their successful five-match series against Sri Lanka at the end of the previous year. Why It Matters This series is significant for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup. India aims to improve their historical record against Australia, having won only seven out of 35 T20I encounters. The series will also serve as a platform for young talents like Vaishnavi Sharma, who emerged as a standout player in the previous series against Sri Lanka. What’s Next The T20I series will continue with matches scheduled in Canberra on February 19 and in Adelaide on February 21. Following the T20Is, the teams will compete in three ODIs from February 24 to March 1, culminating in a one-off day-night Test starting on March 6. This multi-format tour is crucial for both teams as they fine-tune their strategies ahead of the World Cup. Post navigation What We Know About Annabel Sutherland’s Historic Belinda Clark Award Win Severe Weather Disrupts Sydney: What You Need to Know