IND-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- India Women Tour of Australia 2026, 1st T20I
Published - 08 Feb 2026, 08:00 AM | Updated - 14 Feb 2026, 03:06 PM
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The first T20I match will bring India Women and Australia Women head-to-head at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, on 15th February at 1:45 PM IST.
Get the best IND-W vs AUS-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the India Women's Tour of Australia 2026. Expert analysis and more.
IND-W vs AUS-W Match Preview:
India Women will begin their tour of Australia on 15th February 2026 with the 1st T20I at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, where a total of 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs and 1 Test will be played as part of this tour. The first Women’s T20 International starts at 1:45 PM IST and promises an exciting contest between the two sides.
Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian side, while Sophie Molineux will captain the Australia Women’s T20I team in this format. Moreover, this series marks a new leadership era for Australia in T20s after Alyssa Healy stepped down from captaincy for this format.
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From the Indian squad, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh, and Jemimah Rodrigues are among the key players expected to make an impact. Additionally, all-rounders Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana will play crucial roles with both bat and ball.
On the other hand, Australia’s lineup features prominent names like Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, and Annabel Sutherland. Moreover, bowlers such as Darcie Brown and Georgia Wareham will aim to restrict the Indian batting lineup.
These two women’s teams have enjoyed many thrilling T20 encounters in the past, and therefore another competitive game is anticipated in Sydney as India and Australia begin their battle in what is set to be a high-quality series.
Another thrilling match is expected here between these two strong sides.
IND-W vs AUS-W Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
India Women | 8 |
Australia Women | 26 |
IND-W vs AUS-W Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 27°C |
Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace and spin |
Average 1st innings score | 165 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 60% |
IND-W vs AUS-W Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Women Playing 11:
1) Shafali Verma
2) Smriti Mandhana
3) Richa Ghosh (wk)
4) Harmanpreet Kaur ©
5) Jemimah Rodrigues
6) Deepti Sharma
7) Amanjot Kaur
8) Sneh Rana
9) Arundhati Reddy
10) Vaishnavi Sharma
11) Shree Charani
Australia Women Playing 11:
1) Beth Mooney (wk)
2) Georgia Voll
3) Phoebe Litchfield
4) Ellyse Perry
5) Annabel Sutherland
6) Tahlia McGrath
7) Sophie Molineux ©
8) Georgia Wareham
9) Darcie Brown
10) Kim Garth
11) Megan Schutt
Hot Picks for IND-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Smriti Mandhana – Renowned for her elite opening presence, she has stacked 4,102 runs in 157 T20Is and enters 2026 as a World Cup winner and the top run-scorer of the latest WPL season. |
Ellyse Perry – Celebrated as one of Australia’s greatest match-winners, she has produced 2,173 runs and taken 126 wickets in 168 T20Is, continuing to set global standards with her consistency. |
Top Picks:
Deepti Sharma – Featuring as India’s dependable spin all-rounder, she has gathered 1,107 runs and captured an outstanding 152 wickets across 133 T20Is, holding the record as the leading wicket-taker in women’s T20I history. |
Ashleigh Gardner – Recognized as a premier Australian all-rounder, she has amassed 1,411 runs and claimed 78 wickets in 96 T20Is, while also serving as co-vice-captain since early 2026. |
Budget Picks:
Nicola Carey – Australia Women benefit from her left-handed batting ability and reliable right-arm medium-fast bowling, making her a valuable all-round contributor. |
Renuka Singh – Bringing sharp pace and control, the Indian right-arm medium-fast bowler remains a key strike option in crucial overs. |
IND-W vs AUS-W India Women Tour of Australia 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Smriti Mandhana & Ellyse Perry |
Vice-Captain | Ashleigh Gardner & Deepti Sharma |
IND-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh
- Batters – Ellyse Perry, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana ©, Shafali Verma
- All-rounders – Deepti Sharma, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner (vc)
- Bowlers – Georgia Wareham, Shree Charani
IND-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh
- Batters – Ellyse Perry ©, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana
- All-rounders – Deepti Sharma (vc), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Nicola Carey
- Bowlers – Georgia Wareham, Renuka Singh Thakur
IND-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I India Women Tour of Australia 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Uma Chetry | 7.5 credits | NA |
Darcie Brown | 7.5 credits | NA |
IND-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match Today 1st T20I India Women Tour of Australia 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Smriti Mandhana |
GL Captaincy Choice | Ellyse Perry |
Punt Picks | Renuka Singh Thakur and Nicola Carey |
Dream11 Combination | 2-4-3-2 |
IND-W vs AUS-W Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the head-to-head records and home advantage, Australia Women is expected to win this match.
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