The India Women's cricket team is set to face Australia Women in the first of a three-match ODI series on September 14, 2025, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM IST.
This series is crucial for both teams as they prepare for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka. It provides an opportunity for both squads to fine-tune their strategies and solidify their team compositions ahead of the marquee event.
Where to Watch:
For viewers in India, the live telecast of the match will be available on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app. In Australia, viewers can watch the match live on Channel Seven or Fox Cricket, with live streaming options on Kayo Sports or the Fox Cricket digital platform.
Squads:
The Indian squad is led by Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy. The squad includes Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh, Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, and Sneh Rana.
Australia will be captained by Alyssa Healy, with Tahlia McGrath as the vice-captain. The Australian squad includes Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Charli Knott, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt and Annabel Sutherland.
Series Schedule:
The first two ODIs will be held at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, while the third ODI will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The schedule is as follows:
Key Players to Watch:
Smriti Mandhana will be a key batter for India, known for providing solid starts. Renuka Singh Thakur's performance in the bowling attack will also be crucial. For Australia, Ashleigh Gardner's all-round abilities will be vital, while the return of Sophie Molineux after injury is also highly anticipated.
Pitch Report:
The surface at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is known to favor batters, with good pace and relatively short boundaries. While pacers may find some movement with the new ball, spinners are expected to play a role as the innings progresses.
India enters the series with confidence after a successful tour of England, where they won both the T20I and ODI series. Australia, meanwhile, will be playing their first bilateral series since the Ashes earlier this year.
