After Alyssa Healy played her final Test for Australia, there is much to reflect upon in terms of her cricketing career, and the India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Australia Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard continues to highlight her impact across both ODIs and T20s.
Satghare of India makes a positive start, scoring his first point with an edge off Voll that goes for two.
| Date | Match | Format | Venue | Result | Key Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2026 | Australia Women vs India Women (3rd ODI) | ODI | Hobart | Australia won by 5 wickets | Strong chase led by Australia batting (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Australia Women vs India Women (2nd ODI) | ODI | Australia | Australia won by 5 wickets | Georgia Voll 101, Litchfield 80 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Australia Women vs India Women (1st ODI) | ODI | Brisbane | Australia won by 6 wickets | Mooney 76, Healy 50 |
| 21 Feb 2026 | Australia Women vs India Women (3rd T20I) | T20I | Australia | India won by 17 runs | Mandhana 82, Shreyanka Patil 4 wkts |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Australia Women vs India Women (2nd T20I) | T20I | Australia | Australia won by 19 runs | Competitive T20 clash |
India: Smriti Mandhana
Mandhana has emerged as one of India’s most influential cricket players.
At just 23, she became the youngest Indian to lead both men and women teams at once when she assumed control of India’s women’s T20I squad due to an injury suffered by Harmanpreet Kaur at the World Cup 2025.
She became the fastest Indian to score 5,000 runs in ODI cricket and second fastest female cricketer after Mithali Raj to pass 3000-run mark in T20Is. Additionally, Mandhana currently leads both formats of cricket for run scoring.
She is an undisputed leader and inspiration to young girls around the country, receiving several prestigious accolades including: Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award for Excellence in Cricket from Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and an Arjuna Award from Kiren Rijiju in January 2024; additionally she helped lead Royal County Cricket Club’s women’s Premier League winning squad!
Jemimah Rodrigues
Jemimah Rodrigues is an intriguing character. At school, she excelled in both hockey and cricket – two sports that require different sets of skills and physicality – yet has never felt at ease in either sport.
Although she made both T20 and ODI debuts as a teenager, team combination requirements, bad shots or just poor shots prevented her from realising her potential to their fullest.
Yesterday night at DY Patil Stadium, Rodrigues disproved any doubt about her talent with an outstanding performance in India’s semi-final win against Australia.
At the post-match press conference she tearfully quoted scripture: ‘Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning.’ An apt quote for this girl from Bhandup who finally showed herself worthy of inclusion amongst the big leagues – her time had come and she made sure it happened in style.
Shafali Verma
Shafali Verma is one of the most potent batsmen in women’s cricket and her fearless, aggressive style makes her an immense threat for bowlers. Her fearlessness and aggressive approach make up part of her strength as an attacker.
Rohtak resident Kaushika Rao grew up surrounded by family who shared her passion for cricket and provided support and inspiration.
At nine, her father took her to watch Sachin Tendulkar play at Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium; that experience spurred her on and motivated her to work harder at improving her game.
Shafali’s hard work finally paid off in 2025 when she was called up to replace Pratika Rawal against Australia in the World Cup semi-final, helping India clinch the championship and taking two crucial wickets at crucial moments of the final.
Now one of the most marketable franchise cricket players, she is often referred to as the “Viru of Women’s Cricket.” Throughout her time as part of India she continues to lead from the front.
Kajal Aggarwal
Kajal Aggarwal is an Indian actress best known for her roles in Telugu cinema such as Magadheera, Brindavanam, Singham and Special 26 where she co-starred alongside Akshay Kumar. Additionally she works as both an actress and producer – having established her own production company.
She currently represents India women’s national cricket team in both one day internationals (ODI) and Twenty20 internationals (T20Is), playing both as a right-handed batswoman and left-arm medium pace bowler.
In 2025, she became the first ever female chairperson of All-India Women’s Selection Committee – becoming its inaugural Chairperson ever in cricket’s history.
Amita Sharma had held this position before her appointment; after which, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced equal match fees for female players as per its announcement of equal match fees policy.
Ankita Bhattacharya
The India Women’s National Cricket Team represents India internationally women’s cricket. Governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and accredited as an International Cricket Council Test-, One Day- and Twenty20 International team member. Led by Amita Sharma on its selection committee.
Ankita Bhattacharya has quickly established herself in India’s entertainment industry with her charismatic performances in Hindi web series.
Her ability to portray complex, socially provocative narratives with raw intensity has garnered her an enthusiastic fan-base; unafraid to tackle taboo subjects she has made her mark on India’s evolving digital entertainment landscape – she currently stars on Ullu platform show Riti Riwaj and has film projects lined up.
Poonam Yadav
Poonam Yadav hails from Mainpuri in Uttar Pradesh. Her googly can easily bamboozle batters and her bowling has been key in India’s success in limited-overs cricket.
At the 2018 Women’s World Cup held in West Indies, Poonam became joint highest wicket-taker and earned herself an Arjuna Award as recognition of her hard work.
Yadav’s journey is inspiring: she and her family made personal sacrifices in order to enable her dream of playing international cricket to come true.
Raghuveer Yadav sold his buffalo for her training while mother Munna Devi remained at home while he was gone. With dedication and commitment, he played domestically for Central Zone, Uttar Pradesh Railways, India (ODI and T20I matches), with over 98 wickets scored overall across 72 matches!
Shikha Pandey
Shikha Pandey is an Indian cricketer and currently represents India Women’s National Cricket Team in both Tests and One Day International (ODI) matches. A right-arm medium fast bowler, she made her international Twenty20 debut against Bangladesh at Cox’s Bazar before her ODI and Test debuts against England that same August.
Satghare returns and misses her length first ball, leading Healy to play her favourite pull shot for two runs off it. However, her second delivery lands straight into the slips allowing India a chance to review for leg before wicket but they opt not to pursue this option.
Anuja Acharya
India’s Acharya has been touted as one of the next great spinners for women’s cricket in India. She has been one of the most reliable bowlers for India at this World Cup, taking 8 wickets while averaging less than 20 runs per over.
Perry returns to bowl the final over of the match. Healy attempts her favourite pull shot but can only manage a single off her first ball of this over. Perry then unleashes an excellent back foot drive for three on ball two.
Indian Women’s National Cricket Team is an official member of the International Cricket Council and boasts Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) status. Governed by Board of Control for Cricket in India and led by Amita Sharma – who heads a five-member selection committee – who lead them.
Aashna Tiwary
India women’s national cricket team represents India internationally. Administered by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, and full members of International Cricket Council with Test, One Day International and Twenty20 International statuses respectively.
The team has earned several trophies, including the World Cup. Furthermore, all players earn the same match fees as male counterparts.
Ramesh Powar currently coaches the Indian women’s national cricket team, while Amita Sharma heads its selection committee.
Here is a complete list of members currently of India women’s national cricket team – those capped in tests, ODIs or T20Is are shown with italics while uncapped players appear italicized; for a more exhaustive listing see List of Indian women cricketers
Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur is an Indian cricketer, playing as both right-handed batswoman and right-arm off-spinner. She made her debut for India at the 2009 ICC Women’s World Cup and since has gone on to make several impressive knocks both in WODIs and WT20Is.
Athena was an important member of India’s team and took on an integral role as captain during the 2012 Asia Cup final when Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami both fell ill or suffered injuries that kept them out.
Kaur made history when she signed her first Big Bash League franchise contract – Sydney Thunder – in 2016. Since then she has featured on both Wisden’s 100 Next list and Time’s 100 Women lists, with Wisden calling her bat striking style powerful yet elegant.
