Australia defeated India in the second T20I of their multi-format tour on Tuesday, February 19, 2026, at Manuka Oval in Canberra, according to the match schedule. The match was one of three T20Is being played as part of a broader series that also includes ODIs and a Test match.
The series began on February 15, 2026, with a T20I at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Following the Canberra match, the final T20I is scheduled for February 21, 2026, at Adelaide Oval. All three matches are day/night contests, starting at 7:15 p.m. Local time, which equates to 8:15 a.m. GMT or 1:45 p.m. IST.
The T20I series serves as preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held in June. India Women’s tour of Australia also includes a three-match ODI series and a one-off Test match in March.
Recent team news indicates changes to both squads. Pratika Rawal has been added to the India squad for the ODI and T20I series, returning after recovering from an ankle injury sustained during India’s victorious 2025 World Cup campaign. For Australia, Lucy Hamilton has received her maiden Test call-up and Nicola Carey has been recalled to the ODI setup for the first time since 2022.
Sophie Molineux recently began her tenure as Australia’s new T20I captain, but her start was marked by a batting collapse in a recent match, as reported by Cricbuzz. Bharti Fulmali’s recall to the Indian team follows a successful performance in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), where she transitioned to a finisher role.
