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The upcoming India vs Australia Women’s ODI series is set to be a blockbuster clash, serving as the perfect dress rehearsal for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The three-match series begins on September 14 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, with both teams eyeing momentum and squad balance ahead of the mega event.
Team India enters the series in red-hot form, winning 12 of their last 14 ODIs this year, including a historic series triumph against England in July. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur will lead a well-settled lineup featuring Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and rising opener Pratika Rawal, who form a strong batting unit. With the ball, India will rely on Deepti Sharma’s spin, Radha Yadav’s accuracy, and Renuka Singh’s pace to exploit home conditions.
However, India face a stiff challenge – Australia has dominated the rivalry, winning 12 of the last 13 ODIs since the 2017 World Cup. To reverse that trend, the hosts will need disciplined bowling and consistency in the middle order.
Led by Alyssa Healy, Australia arrive as the reigning ODI World Cup champions and statistically the most consistent women’s team in history. Their squad boasts stalwarts like Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland, making them a formidable opponent in any conditions. Adapting to India’s spin-friendly pitches will be a key test, but Australia’s record is imposing – they have lost just three of their last 28 ODIs and swept India 3-0 in their last two bilateral series.
India Women vs Australia Women, ODI Series 2025: Fixtures
1st ODI: September 14 – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh – 1:30 pm IST/8:00 am GMT
2nd ODI: September 17 – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh – 1:30 pm IST/8:00 am GMT
3rd ODI: September 20 – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi – 1:30 pm IST/8:00 am GMT
Squads
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Sneh Rana.
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Tahlia McGrath, Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Charli Knott, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Also READ: Tahlia McGrath explains why she believes Australia can defend their Women’s ODI World Cup crown
Broadcast and Live Streaming details
- India: JioHostar, Star Sports
- Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports and Foxtel Go
- UK: Sky Sports, NOW, Sky Go
- USA and Canada: Willow TV [Sign up here]
- South Africa: SuperSport
- Pakistan: Tapmad
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
